Rematch is a new soccer game from Sloclap, the same studio behind the action fighting game Sifu. The beta test hit Steam last week and has already amassed more concurrent players on the platform than EA Sports FC25.
Rematch is a competitive 5v5 sports that many are already projecting to be the next big esports success. At the time of writing, Rematch has recorded a peak concurrent player count of 133,838, which is significantly higher than the 110,026 concurrent players recorded by FC25 and Rocket League’s 29,000 in the same period, some of the titles it has been compared to.
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“Control one player on your team and compete in fast-paced 5v5 matches from an immersive third-person perspective,” read the game’s blurb. “Team up with your friends and join the action”.
The Rematch beta runs from April 18 to 19 on PC and is an invite-only event. The developer distributed keys to players who requested Playtest access on Steam. It was first announced at The Game Awards 2024 and was recently confirmed to launch on July 19 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
Rematch is an online soccer game that promises fast-paced action. The matches are set in smaller walled arenas and feature no fouls and no offside. That ultimately means the action never stops until time elapses, a feature many say makes it great for esports contests. Players will have control over a single character in the team.
Slocap has confirmed that the game will be priced at $29.99 and will be added to Xbox Game Pass. Furthermore, it said, “With Rematch we’re trying to capture this essence of football and condense it in short, fast-paced 5v5 matches. We felt it was time for a new perspective on this beautiful game—closer to the pitch, closer to the players.”
“The third-person camera gives a unique immersion in the ebb and flow of the match – the ball moving away and coming closer, the waves of offense and defense, this is what it feels like to actually play football.”
