What changed in R.E.P.O. in 2025
133 updates · 12 main milestones · Feb 28, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025
- 7 eventsNew Walkie-Talkie Itemnew content
A much requested Walkie-Talkie that allows players to communicate over distances.
SteamWinter Holiday Break Announcementseasonal eventThe team is going on a winter break but will return early next year.
SteamUpgrade Re-Roller Featureui uxNew Upgrade Re-Roller feature allows players to re-roll upgrades for a fee.
SteamDrifting Added to SemiscootergameplayDrifting has been added to the semiscooter for enhanced gameplay.
SteamPlans for 1.0 Release in 2026changesMilestoneAnnouncement of plans to fully release R.E.P.O. with a 1.0 version in 2026.
Steam - 4 eventsVehicle Damage System Under Developmentgameplay
A system for vehicle damage and repair is being considered for future updates.
SteamIntroduction of Vehiclesnew contentMilestoneVehicles are now available in R.E.P.O., providing a new way to traverse levels.
SteamFuture Levels Designed with Vehicles in MindworldFuture levels will be designed to incorporate vehicles into gameplay.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction of Free Cosmeticsnew contentMilestone
Cosmetics will be 100% free and earned by simply playing the game, with no microtransactions.
Steam - 1 eventTumble Climb Stamina Drain Fixbug fix
Initial stamina drain now only affects the player who started climbing.
Steam - 31 eventsDeath Head Battery Upgrade Diminishing Returns Reductionbalance change
Reduced diminishing returns when stacking multiple upgrades.
SteamEnemy Loom Aggression Adjustmentbalance changeDoes not give up while near players unless stuck or can't reach them.
SteamItem Feather Drone Rotation Fixbug fixFixed large affected items being very difficult to rotate precisely.
SteamNetworked Assets UpdatenetworkUpdated networked assets to hopefully lower the amount of 'Client Time Outs'.
SteamItem Phase Bridge Stability Improvementbug fixNow much more stable for clients to walk on in its 'static' state.
SteamSplash Screen Bug Fixbug fixFixed splash screen not showing when game is opened by accepting a lobby invite.
SteamValuable Arctic Sample Cooler Weight and Value Increasebalance changeIncreased weight and value.
SteamValuable Arctic Icepick Weight Increasebalance changeIncreased weight and can now spawn in more spots.
SteamUpgrade Tumble Launch RenamingchangesRenamed 'Launch' to 'Tumble Launch' for consistency in UI.
SteamLevel Loading Freeze ReductionperformanceReduced game freezes during level loading for the lobby host.
SteamEnemy Heart Hugger Stun Lock Fixbug fixFixed multiple Heart Huggers able to stun lock the player forever.
SteamEnemy Bella Attack Duration Reductionbalance changeNow attacks for half as long and only rings bell at reachable players.
SteamEnemy Birthday Boy Balloon Fixesbug fixFixed issues with balloons not being poppable by bullets.
SteamTumble Climb Buffbalance changeStronger, now scales with range upgrades and consumes a percentage of max stamina.
SteamArena Possessed Death Heads Fixbug fixFixed bug where possessed Death Heads that fell out of the level didn't return to normal spectate.
Steam - 67 eventsShop Inventory Duplication Bug Fixedbug fix
Fixed inventory items sometimes duplicating when dying in the shop.
SteamChat Button Click Bug Fixedbug fixFixed pressing the enter key whilst chat is open and hovering over a button causing the button to be clicked.
SteamSettings Close Sounds Bug Fixedbug fixFixed multiple close sounds sometimes playing on the settings page.
SteamEnemy Peeper Grab Release Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where forced grab release ended sooner than intended.
SteamNew Monsters and Gameplay Mechanics Comingnew contentMilestoneThe next update will include brand new monsters and exciting new gameplay mechanics.
SteamVisual Updates in Headman ManorchangesAdded window curtains and new flooring to some modules, with improved textures on some props.
SteamMemory Usage OptimizationperformanceSteamNew Monsters in Monster Updatenew contentMilestoneSeveral new monsters will be introduced, each designed to be unique and engaging.
SteamItem Battery Usage Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where some items granted more uses than displayed pips on first purchase.
SteamRevived Player Fall Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where revived players could fall through the level after being revived.
SteamDeath Head Possession Featurenew contentAdded battery that recharges while dead, allowing players to possess their head and interact with the living.
SteamTruck Chat Display UpdatechangesDisplays remaining Extractions instead of money left when trying to leave early.
SteamExpanded Areas in The Museumnew contentThe Museum of Human Art will feature new rooms and areas for exploration.
SteamEnemies Stuck Bug Fixedbug fixFixed rare spots where enemies could get stuck and couldn't jump.
SteamSave Menu Enhancementsnew contentAdded 'Restore from Backup' button and the ability to name save files.
SteamUpgrade Particles Visibility Bug Fixedbug fixFixed particles not always visible to clients when a player uses an upgrade.
SteamNew Rooms Addednew content20 new rooms in Museum of Human Art, 2 in Headman Manor, and 1 in Swiftbroom Academy.
SteamUpdated Main Menu MusicchangesSteamFortnitemares 2025 Collaborationseasonal eventR.E.P.O. will participate in the Fortnitemares event this October.
SteamC.A.R.T. Reset Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where disconnecting while holding C.A.R.T. prevented it from resetting.
SteamGrenades and Explosive Mine Ungrab Bug Fixedbug fixFixed grenades and the explosive mine not being ungrabbed on explosion.
SteamIntroduction of Tumble Grab Mechanicnew contentMilestoneNew gameplay mechanic allowing players to grab items and walls while in tumble mode.
SteamSave Menu Moon Level Graphic Bug Fixedbug fixFixed moon level sometimes showing the wrong moon graphic.
SteamPlayer Damage Immunity During Outro AnimationchangesPlayers are now immune during level outro animation.
SteamDeath Head Control MechanicsgameplayMilestonePlayers can control their death head in spectator mode, including jumping at the cost of battery.
SteamRich Presence Featuresnew contentSteam now shows current level name and number, and Discord allows joining friends' games directly.
SteamDrone Battery Drain Penalty Reducedbalance changeLowered battery drain penalty when Roll Drone and Zero Gravity Drone are attached to enemies.
SteamTruck Countdown Bug Fixedbug fixFixed countdown failing to start if a player exited after entering.
SteamEnemies Spinning Bug Fixedbug fixFixed rare bug causing enemies to spin endlessly after grabbed by multiple players.
SteamPhase Bridge Mechanics Updatebalance changeNow remains where released, suspended mid air, and auto-aligns for easier walking.
SteamNew Valuables for Each Levelnew contentNew valuables have been added to older levels, each with unique themes and interactions.
SteamUI Health and Energy Counters Overlap Bug Fixedbug fixFixed health and energy counters overlapping the max value when above 999.
SteamNew Ambient Sounds in RoomschangesSteamSave Files OptimizationchangesSlight optimization to reduce file size when storing many players.
SteamVertical Aim Inversion Bug Fixedbug fixFixed 'Invert Vertical Aim' not working when spectating.
SteamAim Pixelation Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a persistent pixel at the reticle center when pixelation was set to 'Medium' in settings.
SteamSave File Deletion Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug deleting saves when entire team died, revived, and host quit the game.
SteamUnique Valuables for All LevelschangesAll levels now have unique valuables, eliminating sharing between levels.
SteamNew Spectator Mode Communication Featurenew contentMilestonePlayers can communicate from spectator mode by controlling their death head.
SteamAim Cursor Visibility Bug Fixedbug fixAim cursor now hides while the map is open and a grabbable object is targeted.
SteamEnemy Bowtie Yelling Particles Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where yelling particles lingered after death.
SteamNew Setting for Item Unequip Auto Holdnew contentToggle auto grab for unequipped items, with different defaults for new and existing players.
SteamPhys Grabber Movement Bug Fixedbug fixFixed grabbed item movement degrading when strength exceeded 90.
SteamNew Valuables in Various Locationsnew content24 new valuables in Swift Broom Academy, 8 in Headman Manor, 22 in McJannek Station, and 20 in Museum of Human Art.
SteamShop Car Models UpdatedchangesSteamNew Upgrades: Death Head Battery and Tumble Climbnew contentSteamValuable Discoverability Bug Fixedbug fixFixed issue causing valuables on ledges to be undiscoverable from low angles.
Steam10 New Enemies Addednew contentSteam - 6 eventsMenu Invite Button Functionality Restoredbug fix
Fixed issue where menu invite button did nothing for players with Steam Overlay disabled.
Steam"Stuck in Loading" Error Resolvedbug fixPreviously forced exit to main menu now offers an option instead.
SteamSplash Screen Updatenew contentGame now displays our logo and a photosensitivity warning. Skip with any input after the first time!
SteamPhotosensitivity Setting Addednew contentAdded toggle to disable Boom Box color pulses, Gumball Machine overlay, Stun Grenade and Extraction Point lights and warning.
SteamSteam Overlay Joining Bug Fixedbug fixFixed bug where the game got stuck when joining via the Steam Overlay from some menus.
Steam - 8 eventsPublic Matchmaking and Server ListgameplayMilestone
Public matchmaking feature arriving with Update 1.
SteamExclusive 'I ❤ Repo' Avatar Decorationnew contentUnlock by playing Repo for 15 minutes with Discord running.
SteamNew Unique Weapons in Update 1new contentMilestoneSeveral brand-new, one-of-a-kind weapons added.
SteamBalance Tweaks for Existing Monstersbalance changeExisting monsters received balance adjustments.
Steam - 1 eventLobby Settings Changed to 'Friends Only'network
All lobbies have been temporarily set to 'Friends Only' to prevent hackers from joining random games.
Steam - 1 event