R.E.P.O: Console Release Confirmed?

*R.E.P.O.*, the thrilling co-op horror game that launched in February, has captured the hearts of over 200,000 PC gamers. However, fans eager to play on consoles may be disappointed. As of now, *R.E.P.O.* is not slated for a console release and may remain exclusive to PC indefinitely. The game's developer, semiwork, has not indicated any plans to port the game to consoles. Instead, they are focused on refining the game's multiplayer experience, which has encountered some challenges.

The primary hurdle semiwork faces is enhancing the game's multiplayer mechanics while preventing it from becoming a playground for cheaters. "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," the developer explained to PCGamer. This complex issue needs to be resolved before any consideration of a console version could even begin.

While some PC-only games like *Mouthwashing* have successfully transitioned to consoles, it's worth noting that *Mouthwashing* is a single-player game, making the transition smoother. Other similar titles, such as *Lethal Company* and *Content Warning*, which also involve sneaking past monsters, have remained PC-exclusive. Last year, the developers of *Content Warning* mentioned considering a console release but cited technical difficulties. Since then, there has been no further update on a potential console launch.

In summary, the prospects of *R.E.P.O.* coming to consoles appear slim. Semiwork's current priority is addressing the multiplayer and anti-cheat issues on the PC version, with no expressed interest in a console port.

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