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

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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. unveiled exciting features slated for the game's next update. A standout addition is the new matchmaking system, making multiplayer sessions more accessible than ever. Players can now join region-based servers, with hosts empowered to set passwords and remove unwanted participants.

This update isn't just about connectivity; it also brings expanded modding support, fresh customization options for robots, and a sneak peek at an upcoming level. These enhancements promise to elevate both solo and cooperative gameplay, offering players increased flexibility and variety.

Read more: R.E.P.O.'s next update introduces matchmaking and expressions, eliminating the need to shout at friends over broken valuables (PCGamer)

April 22

⚫︎ The development team behind R.E.P.O. recently expressed their continued support for the game's vibrant modding community in a Q&A video. When asked about Semiwork's stance on mods, they shared their enthusiasm for community contributions, but also made a considerate request: modders should optimize their creations to minimize server traffic and help control server costs.

The developers highlighted their appreciation for the creativity mods bring, while emphasizing the importance of efficiency to ensure a smooth experience for all players.

Read more: R.E.P.O. developers gently urge modders to 'optimize server traffic' to prevent 'skyrocketing server costs' (PCGamer)

March 23

⚫︎ Following its successful early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. has announced a roadmap filled with exciting updates, including new monsters and achievement support. The game's rapid ascent in popularity, lauded for its fresh take on the Lethal Company formula, has motivated developers to commit to ongoing enhancements and content expansion.

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 promises a new map and the introduction of a "duck bucket" item, specifically designed to capture the game's notorious duck character. In a March 15 YouTube video, Semiwork Studios detailed their strategy to prevent the duck from following players or triggering its monster mode. The update also includes new facial expressions and various quality-of-life improvements.

Read more: R.E.P.O. Introduces Duck Bucket in First Update to Tackle That Dreaded Duck (Game8)

March 3

⚫︎ Despite an initial underwhelming impression due to a simplistic smiley face image on Steam, R.E.P.O. has surged in popularity. The game is rapidly climbing the Steam charts, garnering positive feedback for its engaging and humorous gameplay.

Read more: R.E.P.O., the New Co-op Horror Game with Silly Physics, is Exploding on Steam (GamingOnLinux)