Creators of the critically acclaimed beat 'em up Sifu is set to release a new project next year.
In a press release, French game developer Sloclap unveiled Rematch. An online multiplayer football game, it will launch next year. The game can be accessed on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
The announcement was accompanied by a debut trailer showcasing its core gameplay.
Developers from Sloclap promised to deliver a game that 'precisely reflects the beauty of the football,'
“Football is a beautiful game, a precise choreography of bodies in motion,” the developers said in a statement.
“With Rematch, we aim to condense this essence into a cooperative experience where teamwork and strategy come first. Sometimes, a perfect assist is more satisfying than scoring a goal," they added.
In Rematch, players compete in 5v5 football matches. While they control a single team member from a third-person perspective, the game allows them to do role-switching. This means participants can smoothly transition between positions. From being a striker and defender to goalkeeper - depending on the situation.
Sloclap also said Rematch would be an intense, competitive experience. With that, they decided to drop fouls and offsides to keep the action going. Players can also enhance their experience through character customization. They can use cosmetic options, and take part in seasonal content.
Aside from its core 5v5 mode, Rematch will also have a variety of extra game modes. This included a 'Quickplay' option and seasonal content updates post-launch. According to developers, some future updates will contain new modes and cosmetic options for customizing characters.
Interested gamers can now wishlist Rematch on Steam. The game has a release window this Summer 2025. / ###