struggles to maintain its player base due to the absence of a key feature, making it one of the preferred online games despite the shortcoming.
In an exciting development for the five-a-side football game REMATCH, developers Sloclap have announced that crossplay will be introduced as part of Patch 3, scheduled for release in late August 2025. This update will allow players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox to compete against each other in a unified online environment.
The implementation of crossplay is expected to lead to a potential resurgence of the game, which has been available on Xbox and PC Game Pass since its official launch in June. The game, which is currently in its "Season 0", acts as a precursor for future developments.
Sloclap has been working diligently to prepare for this update, with Patch 2 released on August 18, 2025, focusing on improving online stability, netcode, and gameplay mechanics. The developers have also begun a 'mini dev update' series to address community concerns, specifically the lack of crossplay connecting players from different platforms, matchmaking, the upcoming Beta server, and more.
However, not all players are optimistic about the upcoming changes. Some have criticized the game, stating it feels like playing in a server locally hosted in a school basement. Others have little faith in Sloclap's ability to fix bugs and implement crossplay, with some users expressing concerns about the game's fundamental mechanics not being fully developed.
Despite these concerns, the upcoming Patch 3 with crossplay support is imminent and expected to be launched very soon, broadening online multiplayer interaction for REMATCH players worldwide.
One of the most anticipated aspects of Patch 3 is the introduction of Ronaldinho as a branded cosmetic character, with the minimum amount of in-game currency required to purchase him being around $9.99.
As attention spans are at an all-time low, some players are already looking for their next gaming fix. However, with REMATCH's crossplay update on the horizon, it seems that the game still has a lot to offer to its dedicated playerbase.
Steam players only account for a small portion of the REMATCH playerbase, with many players on Xbox, PlayStation, and Game Pass. This crossplay update is expected to further diversify the playerbase and create a more inclusive and vibrant gaming community.
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[2] Polygon (2025). REMATCH Crossplay Finally Coming in August 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.polygon.com/2025/8/1/21358882/rematch-crossplay-august-2025
[3] IGN (2025). REMATCH Crossplay Confirmed for August 2025 Release. [online] Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/2025/08/03/rematch-crossplay-confirmed-for-august-2025-release
[4] Eurogamer (2025). REMATCH Players Criticize Game, Expect Crossplay in August 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2025/08/04/rematch-players-criticize-game-expect-crossplay-in-august-2025
[5] GameSpot (2025). REMATCH Patch 2 Improves Online Stability and Gameplay Ahead of Crossplay. [online] Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/rematch-patch-2-improves-online-stability-and-gameplay-ahead-of-crossplay/1100-6490856/
