R.E.P.O. Cosmetics Update v0.4.0: Full Patch Notes and New Features Revealed

R.E.P.O. Cosmetics Update v0.4.0: What’s New in the Full Patch Notes

Since its early access release in February 2025, R.E.P.O. has received two significant updates. Now, the third major release—v0.4.0, titled the Cosmetics Update—has arrived, shifting focus to customization and gameplay enhancements. The previous major update, the Monster Update, launched on Halloween 2025, introducing 10 new monsters.

Behind the scenes, developer semiwork has maintained a steady stream of updates, hosting weekly Q&As and teasers on Steam and YouTube to keep the community engaged. The team’s efforts aim to refine the co-op adventure game in preparation for its alpha release.

Full Patch Notes for R.E.P.O. Cosmetics Update (v0.4.0)

All New Content in R.E.P.O. Cosmetics Update (v0.4.0)

• Over 500 unlockable cosmetic items to customize your experience.
• New Service Station where players can spend Tax Tokens on items and upgrades.
• Randomized shopping environments—both interior and exterior—refresh each visit.
• New King of the Losers game mode: Race! featuring vehicle-based gameplay inspired by Mario Kart.
• Eight new purchasable items at the Service Station, including:
  • Semibot Walkies: Walkie-talkies for team communication.
  • Vehicles: Scout and Hauler.
  • Defibro: Revives semibots at the nearest ledge.
  • Leaf Blower: Pushes monsters, semibots, items, and Valuables (can destroy items via fall damage).
  • Staff: Roll, Zero Gravity, and Void.
• Expanded Charging Station for larger-scale item charging.
• Level and moon modifiers now displayed on the in-game map UI.

Quality of Life Changes

• New secret shop entrance with additional lore opportunities.
• New items available for testing, including Duck Bucket and Human Grenades.
• Automaton-turned-shopkeeper and CCTV monitoring to manage semibots.

Fixes

Patch notes include technical fixes not detailed in the provided summary.

Key Takeaways from the Cosmetics Update

The Cosmetics Update (v0.4.0) marks a shift in R.E.P.O.’s gameplay, emphasizing customization and exploration over pure extraction. Players can now unlock hundreds of items, navigate randomized shopping environments, and test new tools in a revamped Service Station.

The addition of the Race! game mode and purchasable vehicles adds a competitive edge, while quality-of-life improvements like the expanded Charging Station and level modifiers enhance usability. The update also introduces new secrets and lore opportunities, rewarding players who explore beyond the core gameplay.

For more details, refer to the full patch notes provided by semiwork.