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With nerfs to the energy strat, semibots should give you a brand new technique to survive their R.E.P.O. runs now that the large replace is right here. A brand new map, weapons, gadgets, and UI adjustments face you. Do you will have what it takes to adapt and survive?
Public matchmaking is now obtainable. Though no official patch notes have been launched on the time of writing this text (as that is an open beta), right here is every thing you must learn about R.E.P.O.‘s first large replace.
R.E.P.O. patch notes
New content material
The primary addition this replace has is the large museum known as Avant-Garde. This options predominately bigger rooms, making it tough to evade monsters, however considerably simpler to navigate round. There’s not a lot danger of getting misplaced right here, or shedding observe of the place Extraction Factors are. Many of the degree is open and infrequently function a number of flooring even within the early-game. Cowl isn’t a lot of an choice within the museum so you’ll have to suppose in your toes and enter the extent with gear if you wish to survive a number of extractions.
New weapons and valuables
This replace contains 4 new gadgets. The Stun Mine has additionally been renamed to Trapzap. Right here’s what you must know concerning the new additions:
Gadgets aren’t the one new factor to work together with. You could find a ton of recent valuables contained in the Avant-Garde map similar to a large child head that cries when its eyes open, an odd pacifier, a jamming boombox, and plenty of extra. These embody medium to heavy valuables which have distinctive and vital results, including extra comedic moments, however are onerous to exfil with.
Sadly, there isn’t any new monsters for R.E.P.O.‘s first large replace. However there’s greater than sufficient content material right here to expertise the sport as when you’re new. The primary motive for that is the added Overcharge function.
Overcharge function
Overcharge stops you from holding onto monsters for too lengthy. The period of time it takes to fill the gauge in your cursor is determined by the monster you’re making an attempt to seize. This has been carried out to cease the favored energy stat which made it extremely simple to elevate and slam enemies, making all weapons pointless. If the gauge turns into full your semibot will implode, taking 20HP.
Weapon buffs
When you can nonetheless rapidly seize monsters on full energy to throw them off the map, you gained’t be capable of depend on this on a regular basis because the deadliest of enemies’ Overcharge gauges fill extremely quick. However semiwork has discovered an ideal intermediary when you’re not proud of the energy counter—weapon buffs. Firearms have acquired a major buff in each their ammunition and accuracy. These firearms nonetheless take the identical quantity of bullets to kill every monster although. However firearms are actually cheaper within the Service Station, making them gear you shouldn’t cross up.
UI adjustments
Exterior of the Avant-Garde picture while you load into the extent, R.E.P.O. has a a lot sleeker design. The weapons, throwables, Drones, and Charging Station precisely show how a lot cost every merchandise has, making it clear how a lot you will have left within the tank.
This can be placebo, however the sound design appears higher too. It’s extra sensible and clearer, with seemingly new atmosphere noises added to extend the general concern issue this co-op horror offers. Music performs in some areas of Avant-Garde, you’ll be able to hear the crunch of soil and grass below your toes in courtyards, and there’s clanging behind you, as when you’re being watched and adopted.
