Rematch is a massive success, attracting over 3 million unique players according to Sloclap. The core loop is addictive, and no game captures the feeling of playing 5-a-side better than Rematch, but I think most lovers of the game can admit it's not quite the finished product.
As with any live-service game, Sloclap is wholly committed to improving the game over time. In a recent interview with PC Gamer, game director and studio co-founder Pierre Tarno and lead game designer Dylan Allen discussed the immediate future of Rematch.
The immediate priority is adding crossplay, which is a highly-requested feature among players, as the game is available on three platforms: Xbox, PlayStation and PC. Game Pass subscribers on PC also can't crossplay with Steam players, adding another layer of frustration for prospective Rematch players.
Another upcoming feature is the implementation of an in-game tournament system, which is intended to vary the competitive experience and to give players something to look forward to.
"[We're going to add] tournament systems to add variety to the competitive experience, further down the line," Tarno explained. "You'll know at a specific time, there's a tournament, you can train for it...
