Rematch Hits 5M Players in Just One Month
▼ Summary
– Sloclap’s football game Rematch reached 5 million unique players within one month of its June 19, 2025 launch.
– The game offers a fresh 5v5 multiplayer experience with a third-person perspective, focusing on skill and tactics.
– Sloclap describes Rematch as “not just a football game” but also likens it to “a samurai game” in its design philosophy.
– The game attracted 1.3 million beta sign-ups in April and hit 1 million players within 24 hours of launch.
– Sloclap plans to add crossplay, player reporting, and a ranked queue in upcoming updates over the next few months.
Sloclap’s breakout football title, Rematch, has surpassed five million players in its first month, marking a meteoric rise for the innovative sports game. The studio, best known for the critically acclaimed Sifu, announced the milestone on social media, thanking fans for their overwhelming support.
Launched on June 19, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5, Rematch challenges the dominance of traditional football sims with its fast-paced 5v5 gameplay and third-person perspective. Unlike conventional titles, it emphasizes precision ball control and tactical teamwork, earning praise for its fresh approach. The developers even likened it to a “samurai game,” highlighting its focus on skill and timing.
The game’s success isn’t entirely surprising, its beta test in April attracted 1.3 million sign-ups, and it hit one million players within 24 hours of launch. Analysts attribute this rapid growth to its unique spin on football mechanics, arriving at a time when players seek alternatives to established franchises like EA Sports FC.
Sloclap remains committed to refining the experience, with plans to introduce crossplay, player reporting, and a ranked mode in upcoming updates. The studio’s responsiveness to feedback and dedication to innovation suggest Rematch could carve out a lasting niche in the competitive sports gaming market.
(Source: Games Industry)
