Sloclap's first sports title, Rematch, does not support crossplay on day one as many had hoped, but the studio has emphasized that it is a priority for devs moving forward. The online multiplayer soccer sim seems like a natural fit for crossplay functionality, and Sloclap did hope to enable it at launch, but things didn't end up that way. While this has left some fans disappointed, the team behind Rematch has assured them that the much-requested feature is coming.
There was a lot of excitement behind the Sifu developer breaking into the sports genre. It also helped that Rematch got a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, but the inability to play with friends on a different platform tamed the hype for some. While it's still unclear when exactly crossplay will come to the title, Sloclap has offered some more insight into what to expect in the next bit.
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Sloclap apologized for the lack of crossplay support in a June 19 blog post on the official Rematch website. According to the post, Sloclap "did [its] utmost to include crossplay at launch" but ran into unexpected technical issues that set it back. While Sloclap's previous work on Sifu and Absolver inspired some elements of Rematch's gameplay, it is the studio's first crossplay title, so those older games didn't leave it with the experience of what it takes to make the feature work. Still, the developers say they now see that they should've communicated the issue earlier, apologizing for the disappointment and frustration that followed.
Sloclap Apologizes for Rematch's Lack of Crossplay and Details Future Update Plans
The blog post went on to explain what Sloclap has in store for Rematch. Getting crossplay up and running is the team's "absolute highest priority," but the devs are also working on fixes for lag and performance issues, server synchronization, and a few bugs, including one that freezes the game after a goal. There's no timeline for when players can expect these patches for now, but Sloclap says these are areas of "immediate focus." There are also some new features and game modes further down the pipeline, such as Rematch implementing an offline mode with AI teammates in 2026, but these are less pressing than the bug fixes and optimizations.
Rematch isn't the first game to encounter some difficulty with crossplay. The Elder Scrolls Online team is looking into making crossplay possible, but has explained how it may be challenging, as some of the underlying technology needs to change. Given that Sloclap has been working on the feature since before launch, though, the wait for it to come to Rematch may not be too long, especially with devs prioritizing it now.
Rematch
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 74 /100 Critics Rec: 51%
- Released
- June 19, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone / In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Sloclap
- Publisher(s)
- Sloclap, Kepler Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON FOOTBALL
• Third Person Action - Tackle, dribble, aim, and shoot; dive into the heart of the action from an immersive viewpoint.
• One Player Control - Observe the action, position yourself, execute perfectly: every decision matters, and relying on your teammates is essential to prevail.
• Skill-based Gameplay - In a level playing field, with no player stats, victory is only about player skill and tactical coordination.
INTENSE ACTION & DEEP TACTICS
• Credible Football, with an arcade twist - Feel like an amazing athlete, easily performing all the iconic moves of football.
• Non-stop Action - No fouls, no offsides, no pauses... No time to rest.
• Accessible mechanics with a lot of depth - Just like real football, winning requires both accuracy, fast reactions as well as flawless team collaboration.
AN ONLINE TEAM-BASED EXPERIENCE
• Team-based online gameplay - Designed from the ground up as an online multiplayer experience, Rematch offers split-second gameplay response that always feels fair.
• Competitive Modes - Challenge yourself and your mates to reach the top leagues.
• Seasonal content - There's always something new around the corner. Every season will feature new game modes and add more cosmetic content.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Number of Players
- 1-5 players (online)
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- Genre(s)
- Sports
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
