Sloclap has detailed why it decided to move on from Sifu to develop Rematch. When Sloclap first revealed Rematch, it caught many people off guard, especially those hoping for more from Sifu. Creative director Pierre Tarno has now apologized for how the Rematch reveal was handled, saying he regrets that it let fans down, though he stood by the decision to take the studio in a different direction.
The independent video game studio behind Sifu had earned a strong reputation for that 2022 kung fu action title, which was praised by critics and players for its tight combat, narrative, and difficulty. But instead of showing off a Sifu sequel or anything even close to it, Sloclap went a different route at The Game Awards 2024, revealing Rematch, an online multiplayer football game. Launched on June 19, Rematch didn’t take long to gain attention - within 24 hours, more than a million people had joined, giving the studio an impressive start for this new creative direction.
The director of the soccer hit Rematch reflects on the studio's growth following the game’s success and shares the team’s vision for the future.
In a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Pierre Tarno acknowledged that some...
