For fans of online multiplayer horror, *R.E.P.O.* offers a familiar experience reminiscent of *Content Warning* and *Lethal Company*. If you enjoyed those games but craved larger squads, *R.E.P.O.* delivers a solution: a lobby size mod. This guide explains how to install and utilize this mod.
Installing the More Players Mod in R.E.P.O.
R.E.P.O.'s default six-player lobby is generous, but this mod allows for expansion. The process begins with BepInEx, a mod framework readily available on Thunderstore. Follow these steps:
- Download and install BepInEx from Thunderstore.
- Download the More Players mod from Thunderstore.
- Extract the contents of the downloaded .zip file.
- Locate the
plugins
folder within the extracted files and copy it. - Navigate to your R.E.P.O. game directory, find the
BepInEx
folder, and paste theplugins
folder into it.
The More Players mod is now installed. The next section details how to adjust the lobby size.
How to Increase Lobby Size
To increase the player count, you'll need to modify a configuration file:
- Open the
BepInEx/config
folder within your R.E.P.O. game directory. - Open the
zelofi.MorePlayers.cfg
file using Notepad (or a similar text editor). - Locate the line
Maximum Players =
. Change the number following the equals sign to your desired lobby size. For example, to accommodate eight players, set it to8
. - Save the file.
- Launch the game.
Remember, setting the number too high might cause crashes. Experiment to find the optimal setting for your system.
That’s how to use the lobby size mod in *R.E.P.O.* For more *R.E.P.O.* tips, strategies, monster guides, and more, check out The Escapist.