Recently Added Xbox Game Pass Multiplayer Game is a Big Hit

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In the past few days since its debut on Xbox Game Pass, the newly released game “Rematch” has achieved an extraordinary player milestone. This remarkable success is just one of many highlights that have made 2025 a standout year for Xbox Game Pass, with some calling it the service’s best year ever. From critically acclaimed titles like “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”, “Blue Prince”, and last year’s “Metaphor: ReFantazio”, to strong first-party offerings such as “Avowed”, “Doom: The Dark Ages”, and “South of Midnight”, subscribers to Xbox Game Pass have been enjoying an abundance of high-quality games, with even more exciting releases expected later in the year.

Among the distinctive day-one titles on Game Pass, the standout title “Rematch” is a third-person soccer game that sets itself apart from EA FC’s magnetized ball system. In this game, the ball moves independently across the field, demanding a higher level of skill and focus to excel on the pitch. The game offers different modes such as 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5, each offering varying levels of competition. Its ranked mode, similar to many other multiplayer games‘ ranked options, allows players to either ascend or descend the ranks based on their performance. “Rematch” is developed by Sloclap, a renowned indie studio known for creating the shared world fighting game “Absolver” and the more recent, highly acclaimed stylistic kung fu game “Sifu”.

Initially, some video game enthusiasts were skeptical about Sloclap creating a soccer game. However, data from one month after its launch indicates that their doubts may have been misplaced. In a recent post on Xbox Wire, Sloclap shares their excitement over attracting a staggering 3 million players on Xbox consoles alone, surpassing pre-launch beta participation records. Since the game is also available on PlayStation 5 and PC, it’s plausible that the total number of players could be significantly higher.

Rematch Hits 3 Million Players on Xbox

The exact proportion of Rematch’s three million Xbox players who played through Game Pass and those who bought the game directly isn’t specified. However, it’s reasonable to assume that a significant chunk of those players are subscribers to Game Pass. The rest of the Xbox Wire post about Rematch highlighted its bright future and emphasized that the game is still in its early stages (Season 0). There are more seasons planned for the game, with Sloclap brainstorming numerous entertaining arcade-style ideas for temporary and permanent game modes to be introduced in the future.

It’s wonderful that Rematch’s player base is robust right after its launch, given that Sloclap has numerous significant post-launch plans. This strong player base isn’t just attracting new players to potentially revive a struggling game, but it’s keeping a substantial and vibrant community engaged for the long term. This must be an advantageous position for Sloclap, as they can focus on creating seasonal content that caters to their existing players rather than solely trying to attract new ones.

Recently, Rematch underwent its significant initial update, incorporating numerous bug fixes and enhancements to the gameplay. Anticipate further updates approaching soon, as Sloclap readies Season 1 for launch within the upcoming months. Be sure to stay updated on Sloclap’s social media platforms for news regarding new game modes, updates, and the upcoming Season 1.

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2025-07-25 21:03