*R.E.P.O.*, the chilling co-op horror game that hit the market in February, has captivated over 200,000 PC gamers. But what about console players? Are they going to get a chance to experience the thrills of *R.E.P.O.*? Let's dive into the details.
Is R.E.P.O. Coming to Consoles?
As of now, *R.E.P.O.* remains exclusively a PC game, with no plans announced for a console release. The game's developer, semiwork, has not hinted at any intentions to bring *R.E.P.O.* to consoles. Currently, their focus is squarely on refining the game's multiplayer experience, which has encountered significant challenges.
One of the primary hurdles semiwork faces is perfecting the multiplayer mechanics while preventing the game from becoming a hotspot for cheaters. They're grappling with the dilemma of implementing an anti-cheat system that could potentially disrupt the functionality of mods, something they are keen to avoid. As the developer explained to PCGamer, "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."
While other PC-only games like *Mouthwashing* have made the leap to consoles, it's worth noting that *Mouthwashing* is a single-player game, which simplifies the porting process. Similarly, games like *Lethal Company* and *Content Warning*, which share *R.E.P.O.*'s theme of evading monsters, have stayed PC-exclusive. Although the developers of *Content Warning* mentioned considering a console version last year, technical challenges halted progress, and there have been no further updates on a console release.
So, the current situation for *R.E.P.O.* is clear: semiwork is prioritizing the enhancement of the PC version's multiplayer features over any potential console port. If you're eager to get your hands on *R.E.P.O.*, you'll need to stick with PC gaming for now.
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