One of Game Pass' more unique day one titles,Rematchis a third-person soccer game where, unlikeEA FC’s magnetized ball system, the ball moves freely around the field, requiring higher levels of skill and concentration to find success on the pitch. The game’s 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5 modes offer varying degrees of competition, as does its ranked mode which, like many other multiplayer games' ranked offerings, has players climbing the ranks or plummeting with poor play.Rematchis made by Sloclap, the acclaimed indie studio behind the shared world fighting gameAbsolverand the more recent, hugely celebratedstylistic kung fu gameSifu.
Many gamers were initially critical of Sloclap’s decision to make a soccer game, but the results one month post-launch suggest otherwise. In a newXbox Wire post, Sloclap celebrates having attracted an incredible three million players on Xbox alone, with its pre-launch beta shattering participation records. Three million players isn’t even taking into account theother platformsRematchis available on, PlayStation 5 and PC, so it’s possible the game’s grand total player count could be even higher.
Rematch Hits 3 Million Players on Xbox
With Sloclap having so many big post-launch plans, it’s great thatRematch’s playerbase is already so strong. Because of this, the seasonal content isn’t necessarily being made solely to entice new players to a struggling game, but to instead keep a large, thriving playerbase satisfied long-term, which must be a great position to be in for Sloclap.
Rematchjust received its first big updatea few days ago, bringing a massive number of bug fixes and improvements to the game. Players can most certainly expect more updates in the near future, as Sloclap prepares Season 1 to go live sometime in the coming months. Fans should keep a keen eye on Sloclap’s social media for word about future game modes, updates, and Season 1.
