Rematch Hits Five Million Player Milestone a Month Post-Launch

The online football game Rematch, developed by Sloclap, has achieved a significant milestone, attracting five million unique players within just a month of its launch. The news was shared by Sloclap, the studio behind the 2022 beat 'em up game Sifu, in a post on July 21, 2025, where they expressed their gratitude for the support and announced their commitment to further improving the game. Rematch was released on June 19, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5, offering a unique blend of fast-paced 5v5 matches and an immersive third-person perspective, focusing on skill, team strategy, and ball control. With its refreshing take on the genre, Rematch has gained immense popularity, drawing over 1.3 million sign-ups for its beta test in April and reaching one million players within 24 hours of its launch. According to the latest developer update, Sloclap is currently focused on addressing ongoing issues and introducing new features, including crossplay and player reporting, which are expected to be implemented within the next six to eight weeks, and a new ranked queue, slated for release in a couple of months. Industry experts, such as Rhys Elliott from Alinea Analytics, have praised Rematch as a fresh take on a relatively untapped genre, capitalizing on the popularity of the world's most popular sport at a time when players are seeking alternatives to the market leader, EA's FC.