*R.E.P.O.*, the co-op horror game that launched in February, has quickly gained a massive following, with over 200,000 players on PC. However, fans eager to know if *R.E.P.O.* will make its way to consoles might be disappointed.
Is R.E.P.O. Going to Come to Consoles?
Currently, *R.E.P.O.* is not slated for a console release, and it may well remain exclusive to PC indefinitely. The game's developer, semiwork, has not announced any plans to port the game to consoles. Their focus remains on refining the game's multiplayer experience, which has encountered some challenges.
One of the primary hurdles semiwork faces is enhancing the multiplayer mechanics without making *R.E.P.O.* a target for hackers. The developer has expressed concerns about implementing an anti-cheat system, which could negatively impact players using mods. "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 stated, as reported by PCGamer. This issue needs to be resolved before any consideration of a console port can be made.
While some PC-only games like *Mouthwashing* have successfully transitioned to consoles, it's worth noting that *Mouthwashing* is a single-player game, which simplifies the porting process. 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 they were considering a console release but cited technical difficulties. Since then, there has been no further update on a potential console version.
In summary, the developer of *R.E.P.O.* has not shown any interest in bringing the game to consoles and is instead concentrating on improving the multiplayer aspects of the PC version.
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