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

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

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R.E.P.O. News

2025

April 23

⚫︎ In a recent Q&A video, the developers of R.E.P.O. provided insights into the game's upcoming update, spotlighting a new matchmaking system. This system will simplify the process of joining multiplayer sessions, allowing players to connect to region-based servers. Hosts can set passwords and manage unwanted participants, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

The update will also 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 play, offering players greater flexibility and variety.

Read more: R.E.P.O.'s next update will include matchmaking and expressions, eliminating the need to shout at your friends when they've smashed a valuable (PCGamer)

April 22

⚫︎ In a Q&A session, the R.E.P.O. development team expressed strong support for the game's modding community. While celebrating the creativity mods bring to the game, they gently reminded modders to optimize their creations. This optimization is crucial to minimize server traffic and keep server costs manageable, ensuring a seamless experience for all players.

Read more: R.E.P.O. devs kindly request modders to 'optimize the amount of server traffic they send' to prevent 'skyrocketing server costs'

March 23

⚫︎ After a successful early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. has announced a series of future updates. These will include new monsters and achievement support, spurred by the game's rapid rise in popularity and positive feedback for its innovative take on the Lethal Company formula. The developers are dedicated to continuous improvements and expanding the game's content.

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

March 18

⚫︎ R.E.P.O.'s first major update introduces a new map and a unique "duck bucket" item, aimed at containing the game's notorious duck character. Semiwork Studios detailed this in a YouTube video on March 15, explaining how the bucket will prevent the duck from following players or entering its disruptive monster mode. The update also promises 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

⚫︎ Initially underestimated due to its simplistic smiley face image on Steam, R.E.P.O. has quickly risen in popularity. The game is now climbing the Steam charts and receiving acclaim for its fun and engaging gameplay, much to the surprise and delight of its developers and players alike.

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