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Subscribe to the world's #1 PC gaming mag Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£35.99View Deal PC Gaming Show Computex 2025 TES4: Oblivion Elden Ring: Nightreign Recommended reading Rematch blew away my expectations—trailers don't do Sloclap's 5v5 football game justice Rematch, the soccer game from the maker of Sifu and Absolver, is holding an open beta this weekend Soccer fans should be paying attention to Rematch, the 5v5 game coming this summer from the developer of martial arts hit Sifu Rematch passes 100K Steam concurrents in open beta as 'Rocket League but with feet' turns out to be a winning idea 'Just make a very good game': Sloclap never considered making Rematch free-to-play, and dismisses the idea that online games can't succeed with a price tag Silent Hill gets a soccer league in FEAR FA 98, and you can play the demo now It Takes Two follow-up Split Fiction's system requirements are here, and it's verified for Steam Deck and potato-PCs alike Rematch: All the key details on the 5v5 football game from the masterminds behind Sifu Scott McCrae 30 May 2025 Rematch takes a fast-paced, screw-the-rules approach to football. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sloclap) Release date Recommended specs Sloclap is known for creating the Kung-Fu brawler Absolver, which was then followed up by a partnership with Kelper Interactive for another Kung-Fu brawler, Sifu. So, as you would expect, the next game from the studio is an online multiplayer five-a-side football showdown (that being real football, not whatever the Yanks play), called Rematch—Fifu was right there. Now, being the kid who was bad at sports (and thus always put in goals) but loved watching wrestling and kung fu movies, this felt like a bit of a betrayal. But Sloclap’s signature style and heaping helping of arcadey gameplay have me following a footy game with an interest I haven't had since Mario Strikers Charged launched for the Wii back in 2007. Not the Switch sequel, though; the less said about that one, the better. What is Rematch's release date? Rematch is making its way onto the pitch on June 19, 2025. However, the game also offers the dreaded “pay for a more expensive version to play early” option, so if you have some extra coffers to hand over, you can play it on June 16, 2025. The game will release on Steam and the Xbox Store, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play day one. You may like Rematch blew away my expectations—trailers don't do Sloclap's 5v5 football game justice Rematch, the soccer game from the maker of Sifu and Absolver, is holding an open beta this weekend Soccer fans should be paying attention to Rematch, the 5v5 game coming this summer from the developer of martial arts hit Sifu When is the next Rematch Beta? Rematch’s next and final beta test begins May 28, 2025, and runs through May 31, 2025 (5 am PT / 8 am ET / 12 pm GMT on both days). The beta’s first day was closed to players accepted into previous tests, but starting on May 29, everyone who requests access through the Rematch Steam page will be let in. Rematch trailers and gameplay footage The latest Rematch trailer debuted during the Future Games Show at Gamescom Latam. It's a lesson on the “golden rules” of arcade football that also shows off a bunch of sick tekkers and other football terms I totally understand. Rematch gameplay and features (Image credit: Sloclap) How does Rematch play? Rematch is a five vs five online multiplayer football game, though instead of playing as a whole team, you’ll control one player on the pitch. There are no set positions; the goalie is whoever happens to be in the box at a given time. Plus, unlike FIFA, whatever Pro Evolution Soccer is called now, and EA FC, there are no stats to worry about; if you want to win, you’ll have to do so through sheer skill. While not as ridiculous as the likes of Rocket League or Mario Strikers, Rematch takes a more arcadey approach to football, with “no fouls, no offsides, no pauses… no time to rest.” And since you’re in an enclosed arena, you’ll be able to use the walls to your advantage, too. Maneuver around opponents by launching the ball at the barrier, then catch it on the rebound. It's rather effecient for being that asshole who doesn’t play as a team in team-based games—a win-win for everyone! How much does Rematch cost? Rematch will cost you $30 / £21 for the base game, with the ‘Pro Edition’ and ‘Elite Edition’ bumping that price up to $40 / £30 and $50 / £39, respectively. Both editions come with the 72-hour early access window, a number of cosmetics, and a “Captain’s Pass Upgrade Ticket” for the in-game battlepass (with the Elite version adding extra cosmetic items and a second upgrade ticket). What is the Rematch Captain Pass? Rematch's Captain Pass is just a battlepass, with the developers promising “Seasonal Content” on the game’s Steam page. So far, there's not much out there about what those passes entail, we don't know how much they'll cost or what's included. From beta footage, we can see it's mostly cosmetic items and the Blocks in-game currency, but it feels unlikely this is indicative of the real game since a majority of the rewards were currency. Can you fight in Rematch? Despite the developer’s pedigree in top-tier scrapping games, Rematch does not appear to have any brawling. This is a football simulator, not an “average football fan” simulator. Rematch recommended specs (Image credit: Sloclap) At a minimum, you can play Rematch with an RTX 1060 and i5-9400. The recommended setup calls for an Nvidia RTX 3050 and an Intel Core 11600k, so it’s not the most demanding game in the world. Couple that with an SSD and DirectX 12 Shader Model 5 support, and you're good to go. Rematch minimum specs OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G / Intel Core i5-9400, or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500 (4GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060 (4GB), or better DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Rematch recommended specs OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 Processor: AMD Ryzen 3700x / Intel Core 11600k or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (6GB), or better DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. 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