Will R.E.P.O come to consoles?

The co-op horror game, R.E.P.O., has exploded in popularity since its February release, boasting over 200,000 PC players. But will this chilling experience make its way to consoles? Let's dive in.

Will R.E.P.O. Come to Consoles?

Currently, there are no plans for R.E.P.O. to launch on consoles. Developer semiwork hasn't indicated any intention to port the game, suggesting it may remain a PC exclusive. Their immediate focus is refining the game's multiplayer experience, a task proving more challenging than anticipated.

The primary hurdle? Balancing anti-cheat measures with the modding community. The developers explain that implementing robust anti-cheat would inadvertently break many player-created modifications, a significant concern for them. This issue needs resolution before even considering a console port.

While some PC-only titles, like Mouthwashing, have successfully transitioned to consoles, it's important to note that Mouthwashing is a single-player game, simplifying the porting process considerably. Similarly, Lethal Company and Content Warning—predecessors to R.E.P.O. sharing a similar stealth-horror gameplay—remain PC exclusives. While a console port for Content Warning was briefly considered last year, technical difficulties ultimately stalled those plans.

Therefore, the short answer is: no concrete plans currently exist for a console release of R.E.P.O. The developers are prioritizing enhancing the PC version's multiplayer, tackling the complexities of anti-cheat and modding compatibility before exploring other platforms.

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