Rematch has been a welcome surprise from developer Sloclap, which repurposed the acrobatic movement and target tracking of martial-arts-inspired fighters Absolver and Sifu to make a cooperative third-person soccer “shooter” game. Rematch is currently in the midst of the first season of its live-service run, which implemented tons of bug fixes and the long-requested Ranked 3v3 mode. One of the most requested features still remains absent, however. Since the game launched, players have clamored for Rematch to have a “rematch” button so that teams can try to get revenge on an opponent. And while the feature isn’t coming this season (and may not ever happen), Sloclap is aware of the desire, and it’s working on it.
“I’m not in any way going to commit to it, but [a rematch button] was originally planned for Season 2 and now it’s more likely planned for Season 3,” Rematch creative director Pierre Tarno told me. “The first thing is to work on a ‘team up’ button. I want to be able to say, ‘Those were cool teammates. I enjoyed playing with those guys. There was not any Blue Lock fan roleplaying as a Neo Egoist.’ Being able to say to those guys that you want to team up and be a group together is what we’re working on first.”
The team is still working on adjustments to the moment-to-moment of gameplay as well. Tarno spoke to how tricky fine-tuning Rematch’s mechanics are because every change is immediately evident to all players: a problem not evident in most live-service games.
This sounds like an exciting update for Rematch! It’s great to see developers like Sloclap actively engaging with the community and enhancing the gameplay experience. Looking forward to what Season 3 will bring!
engaging with the community and considering new features. I think a rematch button could really enhance the competitive aspect of the game, allowing players to quickly jump back into the action. It’s interesting how they’ve integrated acrobatic movement; it really sets Rematch apart from other titles!
I completely agree! A rematch button could definitely streamline the experience for players. It would be interesting to see how they implement it, especially considering the unique acrobatics in the game. Balancing that feature with existing gameplay mechanics might be a challenge, but it could really elevate the competitive aspect!
You’re right; a rematch button would really enhance the flow of the game. It could also encourage players to experiment with different strategies in a more relaxed environment. Exciting to think about how it might impact the community!
I agree, a rematch button would definitely streamline gameplay and keep the excitement going. It might also lead to more spontaneous rivalries among players, which could make the community even more engaging. Overall, it sounds like a great addition!