R.E.P.O Console Release Confirmed?

*R.E.P.O.*, the thrilling co-op horror game that hit the market in February, has captured the hearts of over 200,000 PC gamers. However, fans eager to know if *R.E.P.O.* will make its way to consoles are in for a wait. Currently, there are no plans for a console release, and it may well remain exclusive to PC indefinitely. The game's developer, semiwork, has not hinted at any console version, focusing instead on refining the game's multiplayer experience.

One of the significant challenges semiwork faces is enhancing the multiplayer mechanics of *R.E.P.O.* while keeping the game free from hackers. The developer has expressed concerns about implementing an anti-cheat system, which could negatively impact the modding community. "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 in an interview with PCGamer. Resolving this issue is a priority before any consideration of a console port.

While some PC-exclusive games like *Mouthwashing* have successfully transitioned to consoles, it's worth noting that *Mouthwashing* is a single-player game, simplifying the porting process. Other similar titles, such as *Lethal Company* and *Content Warning*, which also involve sneaking past monsters, have stayed PC-only. The developers of *Content Warning* had once considered a console release but were hindered by technical difficulties, and no further updates have been provided since.

In summary, *R.E.P.O.*'s future on consoles remains uncertain as semiwork continues to prioritize the PC version's multiplayer enhancements. For those interested in more *R.E.P.O.* content, check out our guide on how to access the Secret Shop in the game.