Rematch Season 1 Now Live With Massive PS5 Cross-Play Update

Sloclap’s first major update for the online soccer action game Rematch is now live on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. It introduces the highly requested 3v3 ranked mode, new cosmetics, customizations, and the anticipated addition of cross-play: fans can now play with friends regardless of their platform preference.

Season 1 also launches with fixes and balancing to player movement, improving responsiveness and accuracy while weakening certain exploits like the infamous “Ippy Slide”. Goalkeeper dives have been redesigned to make them more effective against volleys. Skill-based matchmaking parameters are now stricter, especially in ranked matches, ensuring more balanced teams.

In October, the next patch will introduce two major changes to the ranked system: league demotion and dynamic ranking points, both designed to ensure league placement more accurately reflects each player’s current skill level. Later, in Chapter 3, a new game mode will also be introduced—stay tuned for more details.

Looking ahead, the team is working hard on future updates, including a 1v1 mode planned for Season 2. Additional features in development include a club and tournament system, World Cup-themed events, and more, making 2026 a big year for Rematch. Across all future updates, the team will continue prioritizing core gameplay and netcode improvements to further enhance competitive depth and fairness.

“With over 6 million players, over 100 million hours, and 525 million matches played, Season 0 has been incredible and rewarding for the Sloclap team. A full competitive scene has emerged, with teams formed, tournaments organized, and mechanics dissected—this greatly motivates us to keep enhancing the game across all dimensions,” said Pierre Tarno, CEO of Sloclap and Creative Director of Rematch. “We want to thank every player who tested the game during Season 0. We hope you enjoy Season 1 and are committed to improving Rematch for many seasons to come. See you on the pitch.”

Beyond Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation, and Steam, Rematch will also launch on the Epic Games Store alongside Season 1, with a physical edition releasing in November 2025 for all platforms.