R.E.P.O. is this year’s most talked-about indie co-op horror sensation! Discover the latest updates and developments shaping the game’s evolving experience.
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R.E.P.O. News
2025
April 23
⚫ In a recent Q&A session, the REPO development team previewed major features coming in the next update. A new matchmaking system will be introduced to streamline multiplayer experiences. Players can now join region-based servers, with hosts having full control over access—including password protection and removal of disruptive players.
Additionally, the update brings enhanced modding support, new robot customization options, and details on an upcoming level. These additions are designed to improve both solo and cooperative gameplay, offering more depth and variety across all playstyles.
April 22
⚫ During the same Q&A, the developers reiterated their continued support for the modding community. When asked about Semiwork Studios’ stance on mods, the team praised the creativity and innovation brought by player-made content. However, they also made a polite appeal: modders should optimize their creations to reduce server traffic and help manage rising server costs.
While celebrating the vibrant mod scene, the team stressed the importance of efficiency to maintain a smooth and stable gameplay environment for everyone.
March 23
⚫ After its successful early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. has revealed plans for future updates. New monsters, achievements, and additional content are already in development. The game’s rapid rise in popularity—praised for its fresh take on the co-op horror genre inspired by Lethal Company—has motivated the team to continue supporting and expanding the game.
Read more: REPO Reveals Achievements, New Monsters, and More Upcoming Content (Game Rant)
March 18
⚫ The first major update to R.E.P.O. will introduce a brand-new map and a clever solution to one of the game’s biggest nuisances: the mischievous duck. Dubbed the “duck bucket,” this item allows players to trap the duck and prevent it from following them or activating its chaotic monster mode.
Semiwork Studios announced these changes in a March 15 YouTube video, alongside plans to add new facial expressions and various quality-of-life improvements aimed at enhancing player immersion and enjoyment.
Read more: REPO Duck Bucket Added in First Update to Fend Off That Dreaded Duck (Game8)
March 3
⚫ Despite initial skepticism fueled by its minimalistic smiley face art on Steam, R.E.P.O. has taken the platform by storm. The game has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, climbing Steam charts rapidly and earning praise for its engaging and humorous physics-based gameplay.
Read more: R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam (GamingOnLinux)
