The new football game Rematch, which draws attention with its stylish gameplay, dynamic football scenes and acrobatic moves, was released simultaneously for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. This new project from the developer Sloclap team, known for Sifu, quickly attracted interest among sports fans looking for an alternative to classic football simulations. However, the fact that the game did not feature the most anticipated cross-platform play feature at launch caused disappointment among fans.
Lack of Crossplay and Developer Statement
Rematch offers a fast and dynamic football experience from a third-person perspective, with its Rocket League-inspired acrobatics, stylish stadiums and 5v5 match structure. Positioned as an attractive option especially for those looking for a fresh breath to traditional games like EA FC, the game's lack of crossplay support was seen as a major shortcoming.
With just 90 minutes left until the game's release, developer team Sloclap made a statement on social media: Crossplay support is not ready at the moment announced. However, this feature, is a priority among the first updates and was reportedly being worked on extensively. This news was especially upsetting for players who had friends on different platforms and were planning to play together.
Although information has been shared on this subject on Sloclap's Discord server for weeks, the fact that the crossplay promise was not explicitly included on the game's social media accounts and store pages has led to comments that it may have misled players' expectations.
The Player Pool and the Future of Competitive Gaming
According to the development team, work is underway to share a clear timeline for crossplay. The lack of cross-platform play in team-based competitive games is often a splitting the player pool and extending matchmaking times This can negatively impact the player experience. Similarly, some popular games with large player bases, such as Elden Ring: Nightreign, did not offer crossplay at launch, creating similar disappointment among players.
This shows that crossplay is no longer an expectation but a core feature in modern multiplayer games, as players want the flexibility to play with their friends regardless of platform.
Positive Gameplay Reviews and Future Hopes
Despite the lack of crossplay, Rematch continues to garner positive reviews for its overall gameplay dynamics and innovative approach. It has been stated that Sloclap aims to bring all players together on the same field by activating the crossplay feature immediately after the game's release. This will be a critical step for the game's longevity and reaching a wide player base.
It is useful to follow the game's social media accounts and developer channels for new updates about Rematch and announcements about when the crossplay feature will be added. Players are hoping that this feature, which they have been waiting for, will be integrated into the game as soon as possible.
