R.E.P.O News

R.E.P.O has exploded onto the scene as this year's most exciting indie cooperative horror title! Here's all the latest updates on the game's development progress.

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Latest R.E.P.O Developments

2025

April 23

• In their most recent developer Q&A, the R.E.P.O team previewed upcoming features in the next patch. The headline addition is a smart matchmaking system that'll revolutionize multiplayer sessions. Players can join regional servers, while hosts gain new controls like password protection and participant management.
• The update also promises enhanced mod support, fresh robot customization options, and teasers about a mysterious new level. These changes aim to enrich both solo and co-op experiences with more personalization and content variety.

Read more: R.E.P.O's upcoming patch brings matchmaking and expressions - no more yelling when teammates break valuables (PCGamer)

April 22

• The R.E.P.O developers recently addressed the modding community in a heartfelt Q&A session. While enthusiastically supporting creative mods, the team made a thoughtful request: mod creators should optimize their work to reduce server strain and help control operational costs.
• Developers stressed their admiration for the modding community's innovation while emphasizing the importance of performance efficiency for everyone's benefit.

Read more: R.E.P.O creators politely ask modders to manage server traffic to prevent cost overload

March 23

• Following R.E.P.O's explosive Steam debut in early March, the development team has confirmed ambitious post-launch plans. New terrifying monsters and achievement support headline the roadmap, with the game's growing popularity inspiring continuous improvements and content additions.

Read more: R.E.P.O Roadmap Unveils Achievements, Additional Monsters and Future Content (Game Rant)

March 18

• R.E.P.O's first major content drop introduces both a fresh map and the hilarious "duck bucket" item - finally giving players a way to contain the game's notorious feathered nuisance. Semiwork Studios revealed these changes in a March 15 video, detailing how the update will neutralize the duck's annoying behaviors while adding new emotes and gameplay refinements.

Read more: R.E.P.O's Duck Containment Solution Arrives in First Major Update (Game8)

March 3

• Despite initial skepticism from its simple Steam thumbnail, R.E.P.O has become an unexpected smash hit. The game climbed Steam's charts at remarkable speed, winning over players with its unique blend of horror and hilarious physics-driven gameplay.

Read more: R.E.P.O - The Silly Physics Horror Game Taking Steam by Storm (GamingOnLinux)