Guide to Playing R.E.P.O. with Larger Groups

While R. E.P. O.officially supports a maximum of six players in a lobby, there’s a way to stretch that number by employing the MorePlayers mod crafted by zelofi. This modification allows you to add additional players to your gaming session, heightening the fun with friends.

Installing the MorePlayers Mod Manually for R. E.P. O.

To get started with the MorePlayers mod, you need to download it from the Thunderstore. However, before that, you must install the essential BepInEx Pack mod to facilitate the functionality of added mods. Follow these steps:

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Visit the BepInExPack mod page on Thunderstore and click “Manual Download.” This action will download a zip file containing the necessary mod files.
Unzip the downloaded file in your designated download folder.
Open the extracted mod folder and copy all the contents found within the BepInExPack folder.
Navigate to your R. E.P. O.installation folder by right-clicking the game in Steam and selecting Manage > Browse Local Files. Paste the previously copied contents here.
Launch the game, allowing the BepInEx mod to initialize.

If everything has been set up correctly, a console window will appear upon game launch. You can close the game at the main menu to proceed with the integration of the MorePlayers mod. Follow these instructions:

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Navigate to the MorePlayers mod page on Thunderstore.
Click on “Manual Download” to obtain the mod’s zip files.
Extract these files after downloading them.
Open the “plugins” folder and copy the “MorePlayers” folder from within it.
Return to your game installation folder, and navigate to BepInEx > plugins. Paste the “MorePlayers” folder you just copied here.

Editing the MorePlayers Mod Config File Manually

After running the game, the mod files will be executed, allowing you to enjoy R. E.P. O.with more than six players. The default lobby size will be set to 10, but it can easily be adjusted by following these steps:

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Locate the BepInEx folder and then find the config folder within it.
Inside the config folder, you will find the zelofi. MorePlayers.cfg file. Open it with Notepad or Notepad++ to make adjustments.
Modify the value next to MaxPlayers to your desired lobby size.

Now you’re ready to play R. E.P. O.with an expanded player base!

Installing MorePlayers Mod via Thunderstore Mod Manager

If manual installation feels cumbersome, you can utilize the Thunderstore Mod Manager to streamline the process. This application simplifies mod installations, allowing you to install mods with a single click.

Note that initial setup of the Thunderstore Mod Manager is required upon your first installation.

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Download and install the Thunderstore Mod Manager, which will also install the Overwolf Client.
Once installed, search for “R. E.P. O.” in the application and select it to proceed.
Select the default profile by clicking on “Select Profile.” If desired, you can create a new profile or import one from a friend.
Click on “Get mods” displayed in the left toolbar to view all mods available for R. E.P. O.
Type “MorePlayers by zelofi” into the search bar. Once found, click on “Download” to initiate the download prompt.
Choose “Download with dependencies” and wait for it to complete.
Navigate to “My mods” to verify that both the MorePlayers mod and BepInExPack mod are listed.

With the MorePlayers mod successfully installed, some configuration adjustments are required before you can start the game. Follow these steps:

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Click on “Settings” in the left toolbar of Thunderstore Mod Manager.
Select the “Locations” tab.
Scroll to the bottom and click on “Change REPO folder.” Navigate to the folder where R. E.P. O.is installed, select the REPO.exe file, and click on “Open.”
Then, click on “Change Steam folder” and locate your Steam directory, typically found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam. Select steam.exe and click “Open.”

With the setup complete, select “Modded” at the top right of the Thunderstore Mod Manager to launch the modified version of R. E.P. O.A console window will confirm the successful execution of mods, enabling you to play with an expanded player capacity.

Editing the MorePlayers Mod Config File via Thunderstore Mod Manager

The standard lobby size will be set to 10, but you can customize this by following these instructions:

Edit Config in Thunderstore — Screenshot by Prima Games

Launch the game for the first time to ensure config files are generated.
In Thunderstore Mod Manager, click on “Edit config” found in the left toolbar.
In the new window, select “BepInEx/config/zelofi. MorePlayers.cfg” and click on “Edit Config.”
Adjust the value from 10 to your preferred lobby size.
After making your changes, click “Save” to store your adjustments.

Launch the modded game version and start a lobby to welcome as many friends as you wish. Please keep in mind, though, that a larger player count may introduce stability issues and bugs compared to smaller lobbies.

These simple steps provide multiple options for modding R. E.P. O.to accommodate more than six players. For additional gaming guides, don’t miss out on understanding how to play Lethal Company with more than four players.

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