Rematch Release: Everything We Know About the Soccer Sim

Game developer Sloclap is likely best known for Sifu, the 2022 third-person brawler that combined impressive martial arts action with a taste for vengeance. But the developer’s new title, Rematch, isn’t Sifu — and any revenge will be experienced purely in soccer form.

However, the newly announced Rematch game will offer the studio’s third-person prowess. This time in a 5 vs 5 online multiplayer soccer game, where the dynamic is zero percent martial arts brawler and 100 percent stylistic soccer action with a hint of… Rocket League?

Now officially announced, we’re collecting as much information as possible. Let’s kick off with everything we know about the expected Rematch release date and see where the 90 minutes takes us.

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What Is Rematch?
3. Expected Rematch Release Date
4. Rematch Price Predictions
5. Rematch Platforms
6. Rematch Trailer
7. Latest Rematch News
8. The Bottom Line
9. FAQs
10. References

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Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What Is Rematch?
3. Expected Rematch Release Date
Show Full Guide
4. Rematch Price Predictions
5. Rematch Platforms
6. Rematch Trailer
7. Latest Rematch News
8. The Bottom Line
9. FAQs
10. References

What Is Rematch?

Rematch is a 5 vs 5 online multiplayer soccer game developed by Sloclap. The game breaks away from the tried and tested isometric, 11 vs 11 soccer game style, with its focus on immediate action, high-energy, and high-enjoyment gameplay. Borrowing an art style from its stablemate Sifu, it could be that its visuals and gameplay combine to great effect.

Expected Rematch Release Date

While we don’t have a confirmed Rematch release date so soon after its announcement, we know Sloclap is targeting Summer 2025 for its new soccer game. That information was included at the end of the announcement trailer, which means development is already at a stage where it can be made public.

This doesn’t give us a clear view of when the title will actually arrive, and unfortunately, there are no helpful hints from Sloclap’s Sifu either — a game released in February of 2022, nowhere near the summer. We do at least have a Rematch release window based on the season, though June, July, and August are all possible. That narrows things down to some extent.

One Euro-centric possibility is that the title be released in June. This is pure speculation from this writer, and I mention it only because Sloclap was founded in Paris, France, and around 80% of Europe’s national leagues finish at the end of spring (late May). Again, we’ve no insider information on this, so we’ll keep our eyes on more developments.

Rematch Price Predictions

Our prediction for the Rematch price at release is based on Sifu, which was $39.99 when it launched. We’ve no reason to expect Rematch to cost much more (or much less), so using Sloclap’s last release seems to be the most pragmatic approach.

Naturally, while $39.99 would be our prediction for the standard price across platforms, there is always the possibility of specific editions. For example, these could include a Deluxe version, and it’s also possible that pre-order bonuses or special inclusions could be made available. Such hypothetical bonuses would add further value (and cost), but we don’t see a standard price of below $40 as very likely.

No Rematch pre-orders have been announced at this time, but we’re expecting that to change once the release date is confirmed.

Rematch Platforms

One great thing about announcing trailers is that they offer clarity on which systems titles will end up on. The list of confirmed Rematch platforms (per the announcement trailer) is PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, as these are three icons present.

More specifically, the Rematch platforms list includes the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam. That means gamers on previous-generation consoles and the newer ones can play. However, it’s not currently known whether Rematch will support crossplay, but we would assume this will be an included feature. There has been no mention of a Nintendo Switch version yet; however, the game could come to the Switch successor.

Rematch Trailer

The Rematch trailer, which arrived at The Game Awards, shows us exactly how different the game will be from Sloclap’s very well-received Sifu. But also how similar it is in style and aesthetics.

While this is a 5 vs 5 soccer online soccer game, there is a striking resemblance in visuals to Sloclap’s 2022 title. This is noticeable when you look at the available footage of both games. In fact, it’s abundantly clear that Sloclap is bringing its beloved Sifu art style to Rematch, and it looks impressive.

There’s also a sense from the trailer that mastery of Rematch gameplay may not be easy – something likely to ring bells for Sifu fans. So although the title promises action and a potential pick-up-and-play ethic, don’t expect to be banging in bicycle kicks and volleys while racking up the goals from the starting whistle.

What can expect, according to what the Rematch trailer shows, is a range of stylish arenas to play in, holographic effects (again, we nod to Rocket League), and ranked and private match options.

Indeed, in a one-minute trailer, the available Rematch gameplay looks like a unique and close-up soccer experience that may have the potential to deliver joy and replayability in droves. There’s certainly no soccer game like this so far, and that may be a very good thing for Sloclap. We haven’t seen an arcade take on the sport in many years, instead preferring to accurately emulate the game as close to reality as possible.

Latest Rematch News

Rematch by Sloclap was announced with a trailer at The Game Awards and has immediately piqued interest because it looks unlike any other soccer game.

The over-the-shoulder player view, the unique art style, and the immediacy of the action are attention-grabbing, for sure. Then there’s a Rematch beta that gamers can register for invites to. To be released in the Summer of 2025, this may be a soccer game that diverts away from the status quo and towards great success.

The Bottom Line

We’re excited about a new take on soccer. With 5 vs 5, also known as five-aside, Rematch has a quicker form of soccer on its hands and makes it multiplayer so you can share play with friends.

There’s enough originality in the first one-minute Rematch trailer to convince us it’s in with a chance of grabbing the attention of traditional and new fans of soccer titles. But we’ll know more in the coming months.

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