R.E.P.O. v0.4.1

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v0.4.1 focuses on balancing item staffs and vehicles, improving the Shopkeeper's ruckus system, and fixing various gameplay bugs including item spawning and player tumble physics.

▲Buffs8

StaffsStaffs now shoot where they point while rotating and snap back to forward after rotating while charged, improving aiming precision.
Zero Gravity StaffEffect length is now less random and generally lasts longer.Random→Longer
DefibroUse:Now emits a shockwave that stuns enemies upon use, adding defensive utility.→Added
Shopkeeper
- Grab:Shopkeeper no longer holds the player as high, preventing death heads from getting stuck in ceilings.High→Lower
- Attack:Now warns the player before shooting if the crime is not too severe.→Added
Cosmetic BoxIncreased the bad luck multiplier; it now persists after game over and increases at the end of a level.→Increased
Charging StationCan now charge items held higher up, improving ease of use.→Increased
PlayerDiscovery:Fixed being unable to discover valuables while tumbled or driving a vehicle.Disabled→Enabled

▼Nerfs5

StaffsEnemies can now hear staffs while they are charging or being used, increasing the risk of detection.→Added
Roll StaffReduced the amount of ammo available for the Roll Staff.→Lower
Zero Gravity StaffReduced the amount of ammo available for the Zero Gravity Staff.→Lower
Vehicles
- Enemies like Heart Hugger can now stun the vehicle when grabbing the player, limiting re-entry to 2 seconds.→Added
- Enemies can now hear vehicle engines and impacts more clearly, making stealth harder.→Increased

✚Bug fixes4

StaffsDeny Effect:Fixed an issue where some staffs were not triggering their deny effects correctly.
DefibroRevive:Fixed a bug where lag stutter could trigger a game over during a revive process.
VehiclesMoved vehicles away from the charging station in the truck level to prevent automatic charging.
PlayerTumble:Fixed a bug where tumble weight remained permanently lower after mounting a vehicle.Lower→Normal

◆Other changes3

Roll StaffEffect length is now less random, providing more predictable utility.Random→Consistent
VehiclesLowered the volume of sound effects when vehicles scrape against walls and surfaces.→Lower
ShopkeeperRuckus System:Improved the Ruckus System to detect more forms of ruckus.→Improved

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R.E.P.O. · May 9, 2026

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