R.E.P.O Console Release Confirmed

*R.E.P.O.*, the thrilling co-op horror game that hit the PC gaming scene in February, has captivated over 200,000 players. But what about console gamers? Will *R.E.P.O.* ever make its way to PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch?

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, is currently focused on perfecting the multiplayer experience on PC and has not indicated any interest in porting the game to consoles. A significant challenge they face is maintaining a balance between enhancing multiplayer mechanics and preventing the game from becoming a breeding ground for cheats.

According to a statement from the developer via 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 complexity must be resolved before any potential console port could be considered.

While other PC-exclusive games like *Mouthwashing* have successfully transitioned 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 a similar premise of evading monsters, have stayed PC-only. Last year, the developers of *Content Warning* mentioned considering a console release but cited technical difficulties, and there have been no updates since.

Therefore, the current stance on *R.E.P.O.* coming to consoles is that semiwork is prioritizing the PC multiplayer experience over any potential console version. Console gamers eager to experience *R.E.P.O.* may need to wait indefinitely or consider playing on PC.

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