R.E.P.O. is this year's biggest indie hit co-op horror title! Dive into the latest news and developments to stay updated on everything happening in the world of R.E.P.O.!
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R.E.P.O. News
2025
April 23
⚫︎ The developers of R.E.P.O. have shared exciting details about the game's upcoming update in a recent Q&A video. One of the standout features is the introduction of a new matchmaking system, which will simplify the process of joining multiplayer sessions. Players can now connect to region-based servers, with hosts having the ability to set passwords and remove unwanted participants.
In addition to matchmaking, the update will expand modding support, offer new customization options for robots, and unveil an upcoming level. These enhancements are designed to enrich both solo and cooperative gameplay, providing more options and variety for players.
Read more: REPO'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
⚫︎ The R.E.P.O. development team has reaffirmed their commitment to the game's modding community in a recent Q&A video. In response to a question about Semiwork's stance on mods, they expressed enthusiasm for community contributions while gently requesting that modders optimize their creations. This optimization aims to reduce server traffic and manage server costs effectively.
The developers appreciate the creativity mods bring to the game and emphasize the importance of efficiency to ensure a seamless experience for all players.
Read more: REPO devs gently ask modders to 'optimize the amount of server traffic they send' to avoid 'skyrocketing server costs'
March 23
⚫︎ Following its successful early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. has announced plans for future updates that will include new monsters and achievement support. The game's rapid rise in popularity, which has been praised for its unique take on the Lethal Company formula, has encouraged developers to commit to continuous improvements and content expansion.
Read more: REPO Reveals Achievements, New Monsters, and More Upcoming Content (Game Rant)
March 18
⚫︎ R.E.P.O.'s first major update will introduce a new map and a "duck bucket" item specifically designed to trap the game's notorious duck character. In a March 15 YouTube video, developer Semiwork Studios detailed how this update aims to prevent the duck from following players or entering its monster mode. Additionally, the update will include new facial expressions and various quality-of-life improvements.
Read more: REPO Duck Bucket Added in First Update to Fend Off That Dreaded Duck (Game8)
March 3
⚫︎ Despite an initial underwhelming appearance due to a simplistic smiley face image on Steam, R.E.P.O. is gaining unexpected popularity. The game is quickly climbing the Steam charts and receiving positive feedback for its engaging and entertaining gameplay.
Read more: R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam (GamingOnLinux)
