*R.E.P.O.*, the thrilling co-op horror game that launched in February, has captured the hearts of over 200,000 PC players. However, the burning question on many gamers' minds is whether *R.E.P.O.* will make its way to consoles. Here's the latest scoop on that front.
Is R.E.P.O. Coming to Consoles?
Currently, *R.E.P.O.* is not slated for a console release and might stay a PC-exclusive game indefinitely. The game's developer, semiwork, has not provided any indication of plans to bring the game to consoles. Their focus remains on perfecting the multiplayer experience on PC, which has encountered some challenges.
The primary hurdle semiwork faces is enhancing the multiplayer mechanics without making *R.E.P.O.* a breeding ground for cheaters. 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." This complex issue must be resolved before any console port can be considered.
While some PC-only games like *Mouthwashing* have successfully transitioned to consoles, it's worth noting that *Mouthwashing* is a single-player game, simplifying the porting process. Similarly, *Lethal Company* and *Content Warning*, which share a similar premise of evading monsters, have remained PC-exclusive. Last year, the developers of *Content Warning* mentioned considering a console release but cited technical challenges. Since then, there has been no further update on a potential console version.
In summary, the current stance from *R.E.P.O.*'s developer, semiwork, is that they are not pursuing a console release and are instead concentrating on refining the multiplayer aspects of the PC version.
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