R.E.P.O. How To Fix Client Timeout
Image Credit: semiwork, R.E.P.O.
You’re ready to jump into R.E.P.O., maybe with a friend or two, and then—bam. Client Timeout. No game, no fun, just an error that sounds like your PC gave up trying to connect and decided to take a nap instead.
Let’s fix that.
What Is Client Timeout?
It means your game tried to connect... and failed. Usually it’s because of:
Bad internet
Broken game files
Outdated graphics drivers
Or just R.E.P.O. being in early access and doing early access things
Fix #1: Check Your Internet
Make sure your internet is working.
Try a speed test or open another online game.
If you’re on Wi-Fi, maybe move closer to the router—or just yell at it (worth a try).
Pro Tip: R.E.P.O. works best when the person with the best connection hosts the game.
Fix #2: Restart Everything
Restart your PC.
Yes, it’s basic. Yes, it works.
Think of it as a fresh start—for you and your computer’s mood.
Fix #3: Check Game Files (Steam)
Open Steam.
Right-click R.E.P.O. > Properties.
Go to Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
Let Steam do its thing and fix any broken files.
Fix #4: Update Graphics Drivers
Use the official app for your GPU (NVIDIA or AMD).
Outdated drivers can break games—or at least make them act weird.
Updating only takes a few minutes and might solve the problem.
Fix #5: Run the Game as Admin
Find your R.E.P.O. install folder (Steam > right-click R.E.P.O. > Manage > Browse local files).
Right-click REPO.exe > Run as administrator.
If it works, you can set it to always run this way:
Right-click REPO.exe > Properties > Compatibility > Check “Run this program as administrator.”
Because sometimes your game just wants to feel important.
General Troubleshooting Tips (For This or Any Game)
Turn off antivirus/firewall temporarily—they love blocking games for fun.
Close background apps—they hog internet and resources.
Reinstall the game if nothing else helps. Sad, but sometimes necessary.
Final Blurb
Client Timeout errors are like that one friend who always cancels plans last minute—annoying, but fixable. Try these steps, and you’ll be back in R.E.P.O., collecting loot and screaming in no time. Or at least timing out slightly less often.
