R.E.P.O: Latest Updates and News

R.E.P.O. is this year's biggest indie hit co-op horror title! Dive into the latest news and developments about this thrilling game!

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R.E.P.O. News

2025

April 23

⚫︎ The developers of R.E.P.O. recently shared exciting updates in a Q&A video, highlighting the key features of the game's upcoming patch. A new matchmaking system will streamline multiplayer sessions, allowing players to connect to region-based servers with the added flexibility for hosts to set passwords and manage participants.

Additionally, the update will expand modding capabilities, introduce new robot customization options, and reveal details about a new level. These enhancements are set to enrich both solo and cooperative gameplay, providing players with more diverse and engaging experiences.

Read more: R.E.P.O.'s next update will include matchmaking and expressions, so you no longer have to rely on shouting at your friends when they've smashed a valuable(PCGamer)

April 22

⚫︎ In another Q&A session, the R.E.P.O. development team expressed strong support for the game's modding community. They warmly welcomed the creative input from modders but also gently reminded them to optimize their mods to minimize server traffic. This approach aims to keep server costs manageable while maintaining a seamless gaming experience for everyone.

Read more: R.E.P.O. devs gently ask modders to 'optimize the amount of server traffic they send' to avoid 'skyrocketing server costs'

March 23

⚫︎ After a stellar early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. is planning to roll out new updates featuring additional monsters and achievement support. The game's meteoric rise, fueled by its fresh take on the Lethal Company formula, has inspired the developers to continue enhancing the game with new content and improvements.

Read more: R.E.P.O. Reveals Achievements, New Monsters, and More Upcoming Content (Game Rant)

March 18

⚫︎ R.E.P.O.'s inaugural major update introduces a new map and the innovative "duck bucket" item, aimed at managing the game's mischievous duck character. Semiwork Studios detailed these additions in a YouTube video on March 15, explaining how the bucket will prevent the duck from following players or activating its monster mode. The update also brings new facial expressions and various quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: R.E.P.O. Duck Bucket Added in First Update to Fend Off That Dreaded Duck (Game8)

March 3

⚫︎ Despite initial skepticism due to its simplistic smiley face Steam image, R.E.P.O. is rapidly gaining traction. The game has soared up the Steam charts, garnering praise for its fun and engaging gameplay.

Read more: R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam (GamingOnLinux)