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Sloclap’s Rematch Debuts Without Crossplay, Earns Praise for Fast-Paced 5v5 Gameplay

Day-one inclusion in Xbox Game Pass has driven a large player base, prompting Sloclap to fast-track cross-platform play integration.

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Overview

  • Rematch launched on June 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass
  • During beta testing the game attracted 146,573 concurrent players on Steam and 1.8 million console participants
  • Some reviewers view Rematch as a potential rival to Rocket League thanks to its streamlined, high-octane matches
  • Apologizing for missing crossplay due to technical hurdles, Sloclap declared the feature its highest post-launch priority
  • The developer plans to roll out online tournaments, user-created clubs, AI training bots, match spectating and various bug fixes soon