R.E.P.O. Client TimeOut Error: How to Fix Mod Issues After Cosmetics Update

R.E.P.O. Client TimeOut and Mod Issues Explained

The R.E.P.O. Cosmetics Update, released on May 7, 2025, introduced a new outfit and fresh content, but players have encountered widespread technical issues, including Client TimeOut errors, crashes at launch, frame-rate drops, and stuttering. These problems are closely tied to the use of mods in the game.

Why Mods Are Causing Problems in R.E.P.O.

Since R.E.P.O.'s initial launch in February 2025, Client TimeOut errors have disrupted gameplay for many players. The issue persists in the Cosmetics Update, with disconnections from lobbies and performance degradation affecting both modded and unmodded sessions. However, a clear pattern has emerged: mods installed in the game folder are the primary cause of these issues.

Players experiencing problems include those running mods themselves and those joining lobbies hosted by modded players. Common symptoms reported since the update include:

• Frame-rate drops
• Stuttering during gameplay
• Unexpected crashes
• Missing Main Menu buttons

How to Fix R.E.P.O. Mod-Related Issues

To resolve these problems, follow these steps to temporarily remove mods from your R.E.P.O. game folder:

1. Close R.E.P.O. Ensure the game is not running before making changes.
2. Access the game files via Steam:
   • Right-click on R.E.P.O. in your Steam Library.
   • Select Properties.
   • Click Browse Files to open the game folder.
3. Manage the BepInEx folder:
   • Locate the BepInEx folder inside the R.E.P.O. directory.
   • Open the plugins subfolder.
   • Move all mod files to a separate, safe folder outside the R.E.P.O. directory. This preserves your mods for future updates.
4. Launch R.E.P.O. After emptying the plugins folder, restart the game to check if the issues persist.
5. Reinstall if necessary: If problems continue, consider reinstalling R.E.P.O. to ensure a clean game state.

Note: Do not delete the BepInEx folder itself—only remove the mod files from the plugins subfolder. This ensures compatibility when mods are updated to match the current game version.

Developer Response and Mod Compatibility

The game's developer, semiwork, has acknowledged the ongoing issues with modded players, advising users to wait for mod updates. Since mods are created by third-party developers, their compatibility with R.E.P.O. depends on the modders releasing updated versions that align with the game's current release.

"Mods are outside of semiwork's hands, and it is down to the modders to update the version so that they are compatible with R.E.P.O. again."

Stay Updated on R.E.P.O. Issues

Players are encouraged to monitor mod update announcements and semiwork's official channels for further guidance. Removing mods temporarily is the recommended solution until modders release compatible versions for the Cosmetics Update.