After achieving near 150,000 concurrent players on the PC-only beta last month and a total of 2.8 million matches, Rematch is charging toward its official June 19 launch with its last open beta tomorrow, May 28, beginning at 2pm CEST/1pm BST/5am PDT for 72 hours. The beta is free and open to players via PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S (www.playrematch.com).
Sloclap also released a brand-new, behind-the-scenes video unveiling Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho as the game’s ambassador today. In the video, Ronaldinho shares thoughts drawn from his legendary career, offering feedback on the game — especially its animations — and reacting to his in-game likeness. His joga bonito style and joyful take on football were major inspirations for the team and corresponded perfectly to the values of positive sportsmanship the game aims to convey. Seeing him engage with their work was a special experience for everyone at the studio.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbqH24_B9WY
Teamwork, strategy and skill are at the core of Rematch. Set against a variety of virtual backdrops, Rematch brings forth the core essence of what it means to play football from the perspective of the player on the field.
The gameplay is designed for nonstop competitive play - there are no fouls, offsides or VAR. Control one player on the field for an intense showdown of 5v5, or choose from a variety of quickplay modes, evolving tactics and decisions to fit the moment-to-moment needs of the match.
Just like the beautiful game in real life, precision is everything.
This week’s open beta features all main game modes for Rematch: Quick play, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 + 5v5 ranked, as well as most key features for tutorials, training sessions, full cosmetics and customizations. Players are eligible to jump in anytime throughout the beta’s 72-hour window, join the ranked & quick-play matchmaking as well as create custom lobbies for matches with friends. Tomorrow, the beta will be available on PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms. The pro players announced today will not be in this week’s beta but will be playable at launch with more real-world football stars arriving post-launch.
Fans wishing to be part of the starting lineup are able to preorder any one, or all, of the available editions: Standard, Elite and Pro Edition here.
The Standard Edition ($29.99)
- Nab a spot on the team with the base game and make sure you don’t miss out on the action on Day 1
- Show your team spirit with an exclusive “early adopter” Sloclap cap, available to everyone who pre-orders
- The contents of the Standard Edition PLUS:
- 72-hour early access - build your stats and gain ground in your training
- A Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket gets you into the upper tier to unlock all rewards of the Battle Pass - more challenges, more rewards
- Blazon player background and title for the ultimate player card - a design that is as unique as you are
- Blazon jewel set and Blazon Buckler tank top define you as a seriously hardcore player
- The contents of the Pro Edition PLUS:
- Additional Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket
- Glitcher trainers that give your footwork the dazzle it deserves
- Blazon Augmented Reality Cage gives you homefield advantage for your matches
- Digital blazon cap to complete the perfect player outfit
Pre-order now on Xbox, PlayStation and Steam. Visit www.playrematch.com to register for Beta invites, and follow @PlayRematch on Twitter.
# # #
About Sloclap:
Paris-based Sloclap is an independent game development studio known for blending diverse gameplay mechanics into visually captivating, action-driven titles. With celebrated releases like Absolver and Sifu, the studio has demonstrated a passion for martial arts and dynamic, third-person action experiences that have been lauded by international media, including several award nominations. With a team of over 100 talented developers, Sloclap is now bringing its immersive approach to online football, delivering a game that raises the bar for competitive multiplayer sports.