Gaming GuidesHorror GamesNew Releases 6 1174 Ayefkay May 30, 2025
The open beta of R.E.P.O. just got a massive injection of chaos, courtesy of semiwork’s latest update.
If you thought the game was wild before, buckle up – now you can glide like a deranged Tinker Bell, build bridges to wherever your robotic heart desires, and blast enemies with a handheld cannon that screams “overcompensating.”
This isn’t your grandma’s laser pointer. The Photon Blaster is a high-powered, hand-held death beam that turns you into a walking light show of destruction. Perfect for those moments when subtlety is overrated and you want to announce your presence with authority.
Image: Throwing the Photon Blaster lol | R.E.P.O. Beta Update | semiwork
I was honestly having too much fun activating, then throwing it and watching the show. Reminded me of the dumb kids (definitely not me) that lit and threw bottle rockets in the air (don’t play with bottle rockets kids).
Ever wanted to play architect in the middle of a monster-infested hellscape? Now you can!
Image: Phase Bridge to Secret Shop Area | R.E.P.O. Beta Update | semiwork
The Phase Bridge lets you build temporary walkways, opening up new tactical routes -or new ways to troll your teammates by leading them into traps and pulling it out from underneath them.
You’re not a good teammate until you build a bridge above some monsters and say, “Trust me, it’s safe.”
Slap on a pair of fairy wings and embrace your inner chaos sprite. The Tumble Wings Upgrade grants you the ability to glide gracefully – or not so gracefully – down from heights. It’s both adorable and practical, letting you descend upon unsuspecting enemies like a whimsical harbinger of doom.
Image: Tumble Wings Upgrade | R.E.P.O. Beta Update | semiwork
Strap on the Photon Blaster and you’re basically a Tinker Bell with PTSD and a death beam ready to send enemies straight to hell.
There is a Quality of Life change below that explains this more (exciting!), but this will increase the rate at which you regenerate stamina while crouching.
Image: Crouch Rest Upgrade | R.E.P.O. Beta Update | semiwork
Bottom line – Tactical teabagging is now a survival mechanic. Progress.
Crouching isn’t just for stealth anymore! No more awkwardly standing in corners waiting for your stamina to trickle back. Now, you can crouch and recover, making stealthy approaches and quick getaways more viable.
Health packs and energy crystals now scale in cost based on your team size. Solo players won’t be bankrupted, and larger teams won’t exploit the economy. It’s a win-win – unless you’re the team’s designated wallet.
Say goodbye to your weapons jittering like they’re possessed. The physics overhaul ensures that strength builds no longer cause your gear to have a mind of its own.
Now, you can Hulk out without your inventory twerking into oblivion.
The devs have teased more monsters and items in future updates. If fairy wings and phase bridges are any indication, we’re in for a wild ride. For a better idea, you can read their full dev post or watch semiwork’s full video below!
Start placing bets on what’s next: jetpacks, monster pets, or perhaps a kazoo that summons Robo-Satan? I honestly can’t wait to find out and am extremely impressed with the light-speed updates we’ve been getting recently from semiwork.
The R.E.P.O. open beta is more chaotic, more tactical, and more hilarious than ever. With new weapons, movement upgrades, and quality-of-life improvements, there’s never been a better time to jump in.
So grab your wings, your bridge deployer thing, and that overcompensating laser cannon – R.E.P.O. just became your favorite looting nightmare. Again.
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