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R.E.P.O. is shaping up to be one of the standout indie co-op horror titles of the year. With its engaging gameplay and growing community, fans are eagerly following every update. Read on for the latest news and developments surrounding this rising gem.
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R.E.P.O. News
2025
April 23
⚫ In a recent Q&A session, the REPO development team provided a sneak peek into the upcoming update, highlighting several exciting features. One of the most anticipated additions is the new matchmaking system, designed to streamline multiplayer access. Players will now be able to join region-specific servers, and hosts can set passwords or remove disruptive players for a better experience.
Additionally, the update will bring enhanced modding support, fresh customization options for robots, and details about a new level in development. These changes aim to improve both solo and co-op play, offering more depth and variety.
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 (PC Gamer)
April 22
⚫ During the same Q&A, the REPO developers expressed strong support for the modding community. When asked about Semiwork’s stance on mods, the team praised the creativity and innovation brought by modders. However, they also made a polite request: please optimize mods to reduce unnecessary server traffic and help keep server costs manageable.
While encouraging continued contributions, the team emphasized the importance of maintaining performance stability across all player experiences.
March 23
⚫ Shortly after its successful early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. has announced plans for future updates featuring new monsters and full achievement integration. The game’s rapid rise in popularity—praised for its unique take on the Lethal Company gameplay loop—has inspired the developers to commit to continuous improvements and expansion.
Fans can look forward to more content and features as the game evolves.
Read more: REPO Reveals Achievements, New Monsters, and More Upcoming Content (Game Rant)
March 18
⚫ R.E.P.O.’s first major update is set to introduce a brand-new map and a clever addition to combat the mischievous duck character: the “duck bucket.” As revealed in a March 15 YouTube video from developer Semiwork Studios, the duck bucket will allow players to trap the duck and prevent it from following them or triggering monster mode.
The update will also feature new facial expressions and various quality-of-life improvements to enhance gameplay.
Read more: REPO Duck Bucket Added in First Update to Fend Off That Dreaded Duck (Game8)
March 3
⚫ Despite launching on Steam with a minimalist—and somewhat humorous—smiley face logo that initially drew mixed reactions, R.E.P.O. has defied expectations. The game has quickly gained traction, climbing the Steam charts and earning praise for its entertaining physics-based co-op horror gameplay.
Its blend of silly chaos and tense moments has won over many players, making it a standout indie title of early 2025.
Read more: R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam (GamingOnLinux)
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