REPO: How To Access the Open Beta

Accessing the open beta test for REPO gives players an early opportunity to try out the highly anticipated first major content update.

REPO, the online co-op horror game by semiwork, launched on Steam on February 26, 2025. With the game still in early access, a huge expectation was built around its first major update. The developer Pontus shared key details about the upcoming update via his Q&A videos, which adds fuel to the hype. The developers released a video on May 2 announcing that players can now try out the upcoming update early via the Open Beta Test.

The highly anticipated first major update of REPO is out for Open Beta, allowing players to try out the new exciting features and changes added to their beloved co-op horror title. If you’re unsure how to get access to the REPO Open Beta test, this guide will walk you through the process. 

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How To Play the REPO Open Beta Test

Getting access to REPO’s Open Beta test is straightforward and doesn’t require any special invitations; instead, all you need is to tweak a setting in Steam. Here is how it works:

• Open Steam
• Navigate to the Library and find REPO.
• Right-click the title and head to the Properties section. 
• Among the various sections, navigate to the Betas tab. 
• Clicking the Beta Participation option brings up a drop-down.
• Change it to ‘beta-beta branch’ from None. 
• That’s it; you can now access the Open Beta version of REPO and the first major update.

Testing the beta version allows players to share the bugs and glitches, aiding the developers to identify and fix them. 

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What’s Included in the REPO First Major Content Update

The first major update features one of the highly sought-after mechanics, the matchmaking system. It allows players to match with their friends in a private lobby with a password-protected server. It also features a region selection along with a Kick option, allowing players to remove unwanted players from their sessions. The content update also adds new valuables and items, including the Duck Bucket.

Moreover, it introduces a new game-changing mechanism called Overchanging, which ensures the higher levels are more challenging. It also features a new map called ‘The Museum,’ which allows more vertical traversal and parkour options. 

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