US EditionRematch Dev Explains What Went Wrong With Crossplay, Apologizes for Failing to Tell Players as Soon as It Knew It Wouldn’t Make Launch
- On June 19, Sloclap released Rematch, a 5v5 online arcade-style soccer game, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, launching without the option for players to crossplay across different platforms.
- The studio faced unforeseen technical complexities that prevented crossplay, their first such feature, from being ready at launch despite their efforts.
- Sloclap apologized for not informing players earlier about crossplay’s absence and affirmed crossplay remains their highest priority alongside fixing game stability and performance issues.
- The studio stated they possess a basic working crossplay version but must implement interfaces, debug, polish, and pass console certification, which all require significant time.
- Sloclap committed to delivering crossplay swiftly, will provide a clearer roadmap when possible, and plans ongoing updates including gameplay, competitive, social, and casual features.
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Rematch Dev Explains What Went Wrong With Crossplay, Apologizes for Failing to Tell Players as Soon as It Knew It Wouldn’t Make Launch
Rematch developer Sloclap has issued an update on the lack of crossplay in the game, apologizing to fans and admitting it should have let players know it wouldn’t make launch earlier.
Not So Co-op: REMATCH
We always love when a game is listed as "co-op" on the digital store. Sometimes, however, games with the co-op tag end up not actually having cooperative multiplayer. This can happen when the game's developer or publisher mistakenly considers all multiplayer to be co-op, or when they consider team-based competitive multiplayer to be co-op. When that happens, we'll say the game is Not So Co-op. REMATCH is a freshly launched arcade-style soccer/fo…
Rematch devs apologise for lack of launch crossplay, outline plans for training bots, user-created clubs and tournaments
Rematch, the game about kicking it in the goal from Sifu and Absolver devs Sloclap, have launched today, June 19th. The folks behind it have rung in that occasion by outlining a bunch of their future plans, as well as saying they're very sorry you can't currently show off your mouse and keyboard skills by nutmegging some fool who owns one of those ex-boxers. Don't worry, though, crossplay and a bunch of other stuff are in the works for future up…
Although some have been playing since the beginning of the week thanks to early access included in the Pro and Elite editions, {Rematch} is officially released today for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Developer Sloclap has celebrated this release with a new trailer, in which it shows part of the fast-paced football gameplay of its new multiplayer title. In addition to the launch trailer, Sloclap has sent through a press release information about f…
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