Summary
Rematch, a day-oneXbox Game Passtitle scheduled for a mid-June 2025 release, is currently playable early on the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This is due to a newly launchedRematchbeta that technically requires an invite, though anecdotal evidence suggests entry is relatively easy—at least on some platforms.
Rematchis the latest project from Sloclap, a Paris-based studio best known as the developer of the critically acclaimed martial arts gameSifu. WhileSifuandRematchshare Sloclap’s signature painterly art style, they differ entirely in mechanics, with the upcoming title being a multiplayer soccer game, featuring fast-paced five-a-side matches in vivid arenas.
AlthoughRematchis scheduled for release on June 19, Sloclap is now offering fans the opportunity to try the game early. To that end, the company recently launched a beta test, which is available across all the game’s target platforms. Since the purpose of the beta is to stress-test Sloclap’s network infrastructure, enrollment isn’t predicated on pre-ordering the game but is completely free.
The beta forSloclap’s new soccer gameis planned to run until Saturday, May 31, ending at 5am PT / 8am ET / 12pm GMT / 2pm CET. As is typical with network tests, technical issues are possible, and theRematchdeveloper has asked players for patience if they encounter any. Ultimately, identifying bugs, bottlenecks, and similar problems is the primary purpose of such tests, so any issues that surface during this ongoing beta will have an increased likelihood of being fixed beforeRematchofficially launches.
Rematchaims to offer responsive controls and a variety of mechanicsthat “capture the essence of football,” as Sloclap puts it. The ongoing beta is solely geared toward stress-testing the developer’s infrastructure, with the French studio noting it’s not yet soliciting player feedback on the game itself.
