Can You Join a R.E.P.O. Game Mid-Game?
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So, you’re late to the party. Maybe you got stuck in traffic. Maybe your buddy forgot to invite you. Or maybe you just thought, Hey, wouldn’t it be fun to drop into a game of R.E.P.O. mid-match?
Well, tough luck. Unfortunately you can’t.
R.E.P.O. doesn’t do mid-game join-ins. Once a match starts, it’s locked tighter than the vaults you’re supposed to be cracking open. The devs didn’t build a “drop-in” feature, probably because that would ruin the whole coordinated heist gone terribly wrong vibe.
Why Not?
Teamwork (or Chaos) is Key – A game of R.E.P.O. is all about that perfect mix of strategy, panic, and improvisation. Dropping in halfway would be like showing up to a robbery when the alarms are already blaring. Not exactly helpful.
Balance Issues – Imagine you’re mid-escape, barely holding it together, and suddenly some fresh new guy shows up like, Hey, what’s up? Need a hand? It’d throw off the entire flow of the game.
No One Likes a Latecomer – Your teammates don’t want to carry a newcomer when they’re knee-deep in security bots and laser grids. You either start the job together or get left behind.
The Solution?
If you miss the start, just wait. Matches don’t last forever, and you’ll get your chance to join the next chaotic mission soon enough. Besides, it’s probably for the best. No one wants to be that guy who shows up when everything is already on fire.
