REPO's developers have unveiled exciting plans for the game's future, including a game-changing addition: the "duck bucket." This ingenious invention aims to neutralize the terrifying duck that plagues players. Read on to discover more about upcoming updates and the insightful feedback from the creator of Lethal Company.
REPO's First Update Details
The Duck Bucket: A Weapon Against Feathered Fury
REPO's first update introduces a new map and, most importantly, the much-anticipated "duck bucket." Revealed in a March 15th YouTube video by Semiwork Studios, this bucket promises to trap the mischievous duck, preventing its transformation into a horrifying monster that attacks players for 10 seconds. This feature also safeguards against accidental activations by teammates. The update also includes improved facial expressions and other quality-of-life enhancements.
REPO, a 6-player online co-op horror game, challenges teams to carefully extract items in a terrifying world. The ever-present threat of The Apex Predator—a small, yellow duck—adds an unpredictable element of terror. When damaged or picked up, this seemingly innocent duck morphs into a monstrous attacker.
"The Museum": A New Map for Parkour Pros
Semiwork Studios also announced a new map, "The Museum," designed to test players' parkour skills. Extraction points will feature clearer boundaries, ensuring players know exactly where to deposit their loot.
Public lobbies are also on the horizon, a direct response to player feedback. The developers acknowledge the complexity of implementing features like a kick button, which requires server-side coding, and suggest this addition may take longer than initially anticipated.
Lethal Company Creator Weighs In on REPO
Since its February release, REPO has drawn comparisons to the popular online co-op horror game, Lethal Company, due to similar mechanics and themes. On March 15th, Lethal Company creator Zeekers offered constructive criticism via Twitter (X), highlighting areas for improvement.
Zeekers praised the game's fun factor, particularly the collaborative challenges, such as moving a grand piano through a cramped mansion. However, he suggested improvements to voice chat range and muffling, noting that vast open spaces don't always suit the game's design. He also highlighted the need for clearer enemy mechanics.
REPO, currently the second best-selling game on Steam (behind Counter-Strike 2), has already amassed over 230,645 concurrent players, nearing Lethal Company's all-time peak. Stay tuned for more updates!
