What changed in R.E.P.O. in 2025

133 updates · 12 main milestones · Feb 28, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025

  1. 7 events
    New Walkie-Talkie Itemnew content

    A much requested Walkie-Talkie that allows players to communicate over distances.

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    Winter Holiday Break Announcementseasonal event

    The team is going on a winter break but will return early next year.

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    Shop Visual Overhaului ux

    The shop is getting a visual overhaul and new features.

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    New Leaf Blower Itemnew content

    A powerful Leaf Blower that can blow enemies and friends away.

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    Upgrade Re-Roller Featureui ux

    New Upgrade Re-Roller feature allows players to re-roll upgrades for a fee.

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    Drifting Added to Semiscootergameplay

    Drifting has been added to the semiscooter for enhanced gameplay.

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    Plans for 1.0 Release in 2026changesMilestone

    Announcement of plans to fully release R.E.P.O. with a 1.0 version in 2026.

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  2. 4 events
    Vehicle Damage System Under Developmentgameplay

    A system for vehicle damage and repair is being considered for future updates.

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    Semiscooter Available for Purchaseshop

    Players can now purchase the Semiscooter in the shop.

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    Introduction of Vehiclesnew contentMilestone

    Vehicles are now available in R.E.P.O., providing a new way to traverse levels.

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    Future Levels Designed with Vehicles in Mindworld

    Future levels will be designed to incorporate vehicles into gameplay.

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  3. 1 event
    Introduction of Free Cosmeticsnew contentMilestone

    Cosmetics will be 100% free and earned by simply playing the game, with no microtransactions.

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  4. 1 event
    Tumble Climb Stamina Drain Fixbug fix

    Initial stamina drain now only affects the player who started climbing.

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  5. 31 events
    Various Level Fixesbug fix

    Various fixes applied to levels.

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    New Setting - Arachnophobianew content

    Introduced a new setting for players with arachnophobia.

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    Valuable Arctic Centrifuge Weight and Value Increasebalance change

    Increased weight and value.

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    Enemies Grab Force Correctionbug fix

    Corrected required grab force for some enemies.

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    Death Head Battery Upgrade Diminishing Returns Reductionbalance change

    Reduced diminishing returns when stacking multiple upgrades.

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    Enemy Loom Aggression Adjustmentbalance change

    Does not give up while near players unless stuck or can't reach them.

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    Enemy Tick Grab Fixesbug fix

    Fixed issues with grabbing and movement.

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    Item Feather Drone Rotation Fixbug fix

    Fixed large affected items being very difficult to rotate precisely.

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    Truck Healer Activation Fixbug fix

    Fixed healing before fully activated.

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    Networked Assets Updatenetwork

    Updated networked assets to hopefully lower the amount of 'Client Time Outs'.

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    Item Phase Bridge Stability Improvementbug fix

    Now much more stable for clients to walk on in its 'static' state.

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    Map Access Fixbug fix

    Fixed being unable to open map while betrayal TTS was active.

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    Valuable Arctic VHS Value Decreasebalance change

    Decreased value.

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    Enemy Gambit Money Bag Prize Increasebalance change

    Money bag prize is now worth more.

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    Enemy Bella Despawn Fixbug fix

    Now correctly despawns if stuck.

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    Player Health Sharing Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where sharing would get stuck if interrupted.

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    Splash Screen Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed splash screen not showing when game is opened by accepting a lobby invite.

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    Item Unequipping Fixesbug fix

    Fixed issues with unequipping items affecting gameplay.

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    Valuable Arctic Sample Cooler Weight and Value Increasebalance change

    Increased weight and value.

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    Valuable Arctic Icepick Weight Increasebalance change

    Increased weight and can now spawn in more spots.

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    Upgrade Tumble Launch Renamingchanges

    Renamed 'Launch' to 'Tumble Launch' for consistency in UI.

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    Enemy Loom Targeting Fixesbug fix

    Fixed various targeting and attack issues.

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    Upgrade Death Head Battery Effect Fixbug fix

    Fixed first upgrade not having any effect.

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    Toggle Grab Improvementchanges

    Items are no longer dropped when opening the pause menu.

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    Level Loading Freeze Reductionperformance

    Reduced game freezes during level loading for the lobby host.

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    Enemy Heart Hugger Stun Lock Fixbug fix

    Fixed multiple Heart Huggers able to stun lock the player forever.

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    Enemy Bella Attack Duration Reductionbalance change

    Now attacks for half as long and only rings bell at reachable players.

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    Enemy Birthday Boy Balloon Fixesbug fix

    Fixed issues with balloons not being poppable by bullets.

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    Tumble Climb Buffbalance change

    Stronger, now scales with range upgrades and consumes a percentage of max stamina.

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    Arena Possessed Death Heads Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where possessed Death Heads that fell out of the level didn't return to normal spectate.

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    Enemy Elsa Speed Fixbug fix

    Fixed 'Big' Elsa being very slow running up stairs.

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  6. 2 events
    Tweaks to Enemies and Valuablesbalance change

    Adjustments made to enemy behavior and the value of in-game items.

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    Arachnophobia Mode Addedhotbar

    A new mode designed to accommodate players with arachnophobia.

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  7. 2 events
    New Mechanics Introducedgameplay

    The update includes new gameplay mechanics to enhance the player experience.

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    10 New Monsters Addednew contentMilestone

    The MONSTER UPDATE introduces 10 brand new monsters for players to encounter.

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  8. 67 events
    Shop Inventory Duplication Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed inventory items sometimes duplicating when dying in the shop.

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    Chat Button Click Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed pressing the enter key whilst chat is open and hovering over a button causing the button to be clicked.

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    Settings Close Sounds Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple close sounds sometimes playing on the settings page.

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    Visual Updates in McJannek Stationchanges

    Some props now have improved textures.

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    Enemy Peeper Grab Release Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where forced grab release ended sooner than intended.

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    New Monsters and Gameplay Mechanics Comingnew contentMilestone

    The next update will include brand new monsters and exciting new gameplay mechanics.

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    Visual Updates in Headman Manorchanges

    Added window curtains and new flooring to some modules, with improved textures on some props.

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    Memory Usage Optimizationperformance
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    New Monsters in Monster Updatenew contentMilestone

    Several new monsters will be introduced, each designed to be unique and engaging.

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    Item Battery Usage Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where some items granted more uses than displayed pips on first purchase.

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    Truck Healer Activation Changechanges

    Now activates after final extraction fully completes.

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    Revived Player Fall Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where revived players could fall through the level after being revived.

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    Death Head Possession Featurenew content

    Added battery that recharges while dead, allowing players to possess their head and interact with the living.

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    Truck Chat Display Updatechanges

    Displays remaining Extractions instead of money left when trying to leave early.

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    Expanded Areas in The Museumnew content

    The Museum of Human Art will feature new rooms and areas for exploration.

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    Player Stuck Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed rare spots where players could get stuck and couldn't jump.

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    Trapzap Reset Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed trapzap not resetting properly.

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    Enemies Stuck Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed rare spots where enemies could get stuck and couldn't jump.

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    Tumble Grab Mechanicnew content

    Players can now grab objects, items, and weapons while tumbled.

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    Enemy Shadow Child Damage Increasebalance change

    Deals more damage and yanks players harder.

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    Save Menu Enhancementsnew content

    Added 'Restore from Backup' button and the ability to name save files.

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    Equipped Item Light Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed rare bug where equipped item light lingered.

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    Upgrade Particles Visibility Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed particles not always visible to clients when a player uses an upgrade.

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    Corrupted Saves Visibility Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed corrupted saves hiding other saves.

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    Level Issues Fixed in Museum of Human Artbug fix

    Fixed multiple level issues.

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    New Rooms Addednew content

    20 new rooms in Museum of Human Art, 2 in Headman Manor, and 1 in Swiftbroom Academy.

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    Updated Main Menu Musicchanges
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    Fortnitemares 2025 Collaborationseasonal event

    R.E.P.O. will participate in the Fortnitemares event this October.

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    Upgrade Crouch Rest Enhancementchanges

    Now triggers when in Tumble state and stationary.

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    Level Issues Fixed in Headman Manorbug fix

    Fixed multiple level issues.

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    C.A.R.T. Reset Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where disconnecting while holding C.A.R.T. prevented it from resetting.

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    Grenades and Explosive Mine Ungrab Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed grenades and the explosive mine not being ungrabbed on explosion.

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    Introduction of Tumble Grab Mechanicnew contentMilestone

    New gameplay mechanic allowing players to grab items and walls while in tumble mode.

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    Save Menu Moon Level Graphic Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed moon level sometimes showing the wrong moon graphic.

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    Player Damage Immunity During Outro Animationchanges

    Players are now immune during level outro animation.

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    Death Head Control MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Players can control their death head in spectator mode, including jumping at the cost of battery.

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    Rich Presence Featuresnew content

    Steam now shows current level name and number, and Discord allows joining friends' games directly.

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    Truck Chat Updatesnew content

    Added more Tax Man messages.

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    Enemy Chef Wall Damage Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where players could be hurt through walls.

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    Drone Battery Drain Penalty Reducedbalance change

    Lowered battery drain penalty when Roll Drone and Zero Gravity Drone are attached to enemies.

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    Truck Countdown Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed countdown failing to start if a player exited after entering.

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    Enemies Spinning Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed rare bug causing enemies to spin endlessly after grabbed by multiple players.

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    Visual Updates in Swiftbroom Academychanges

    Some props now have improved textures.

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    Phase Bridge Mechanics Updatebalance change

    Now remains where released, suspended mid air, and auto-aligns for easier walking.

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    New Valuables for Each Levelnew content

    New valuables have been added to older levels, each with unique themes and interactions.

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    UI Health and Energy Counters Overlap Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed health and energy counters overlapping the max value when above 999.

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    New Ambient Sounds in Roomschanges
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    Save Files Optimizationchanges

    Slight optimization to reduce file size when storing many players.

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    Vertical Aim Inversion Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed 'Invert Vertical Aim' not working when spectating.

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    Aim Pixelation Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a persistent pixel at the reticle center when pixelation was set to 'Medium' in settings.

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    Save File Deletion Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug deleting saves when entire team died, revived, and host quit the game.

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    Unique Valuables for All Levelschanges

    All levels now have unique valuables, eliminating sharing between levels.

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    Value UI Flicker Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed occasional flicker of lines above text.

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    Level Issues Fixed in Swiftbroom Academybug fix

    Fixed multiple level issues.

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    New Spectator Mode Communication Featurenew contentMilestone

    Players can communicate from spectator mode by controlling their death head.

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    Aim Cursor Visibility Bug Fixedbug fix

    Aim cursor now hides while the map is open and a grabbable object is targeted.

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    Enemy Bowtie Yelling Particles Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where yelling particles lingered after death.

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    New Setting for Item Unequip Auto Holdnew content

    Toggle auto grab for unequipped items, with different defaults for new and existing players.

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    Phys Grabber Movement Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed grabbed item movement degrading when strength exceeded 90.

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    New Valuables in Various Locationsnew content

    24 new valuables in Swift Broom Academy, 8 in Headman Manor, 22 in McJannek Station, and 20 in Museum of Human Art.

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    Shop Car Models Updatedchanges
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    Overcharge UI Updatechanges

    Bar now appears more fully charged before impact.

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    C.A.R.T. Cannon Extraction Bug Fixedbug fix

    No longer disables while in the extraction point.

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    Non-lethal Water Appearance Updatechanges

    Non-lethal water appears less radioactive.

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    New Upgrades: Death Head Battery and Tumble Climbnew content
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    Valuable Discoverability Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue causing valuables on ledges to be undiscoverable from low angles.

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    10 New Enemies Addednew content
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  9. 2 events
    Devlog Schedule Changequality of life

    Devlogs will now be released every other Friday, with community videos on off-Fridays.

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    Discord Ping Tipquality of life

    Players can mute the Discord server to stop video ping announcements.

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  10. 6 events
    Menu Invite Button Functionality Restoredbug fix

    Fixed issue where menu invite button did nothing for players with Steam Overlay disabled.

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    "Stuck in Loading" Error Resolvedbug fix

    Previously forced exit to main menu now offers an option instead.

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    Splash Screen Updatenew content

    Game now displays our logo and a photosensitivity warning. Skip with any input after the first time!

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    Photosensitivity Setting Addednew content

    Added toggle to disable Boom Box color pulses, Gumball Machine overlay, Stun Grenade and Extraction Point lights and warning.

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    Multiplayer Hacker Vulnerabilities Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a couple hacker vulnerabilities.

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    Steam Overlay Joining Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where the game got stuck when joining via the Steam Overlay from some menus.

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  11. 8 events
    Public Matchmaking and Server ListgameplayMilestone

    Public matchmaking feature arriving with Update 1.

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    Exclusive 'I ❤ Repo' Avatar Decorationnew content

    Unlock by playing Repo for 15 minutes with Discord running.

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    New Unique Weapons in Update 1new contentMilestone

    Several brand-new, one-of-a-kind weapons added.

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    Interactive Tutorial Addedquality of life

    An interactive tutorial feature is now included.

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    Balance Tweaks for Existing Monstersbalance change

    Existing monsters received balance adjustments.

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    Cart Upgrades: Cart Cannon and Cart Lasergameplay

    New upgrades for the carts introduced.

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    Museum Name Change to Museum of Human Artvisuals

    Renamed from Avant Guard to fit the lore.

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    New Soundtrack for the Museumaudio

    Entirely new soundtrack composed for the museum.

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  12. 1 event
    Lobby Settings Changed to 'Friends Only'network

    All lobbies have been temporarily set to 'Friends Only' to prevent hackers from joining random games.

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  13. 1 event
    Voice Chat Connection Fixbug fix

    A fix for some players failing to connect to voice chat.

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