R.E.P.O Console Release: What to Expect

*R.E.P.O.*, the co-op horror game that launched in February, has taken the PC gaming community by storm, boasting over 200,000 players. However, fans eagerly awaiting a console release might be disappointed. Currently, there are no plans for *R.E.P.O.* to come to consoles, and it may remain a PC-exclusive title indefinitely. The game's developer, semiwork, has not hinted at any console version and is instead focused on perfecting the game's multiplayer experience, which has encountered some challenges.

The primary hurdle semiwork is tackling is enhancing the game's multiplayer mechanics without making *R.E.P.O.* a breeding ground for cheaters. "The main issue with matchmaking lobbies is hackers. But the issue with an anti-cheat system is that you're ruining the experience for everyone who has made mods, because mods don't work with an anti-cheat system. And we don't want that," the developer explained to PCGamer. This issue needs resolution before any console port could be considered.

While other PC-only games like *Mouthwashing* have successfully made the jump to consoles, they are single-player titles, simplifying the transition. Games like *Lethal Company* and *Content Warning*, which share a similar gameplay premise of evading monsters, have also stayed PC-exclusive. Last year, the developers of *Content Warning* mentioned considering a console release but cited technical difficulties as a barrier. Since then, there has been no further news on a potential console launch.

In conclusion, *R.E.P.O.*'s developer has not expressed any interest in bringing the game to consoles and is instead concentrating on refining the multiplayer aspects of the PC version. For the latest updates and more on *R.E.P.O.*, check out our guide on how to access the Secret Shop in the game.