Rematch has made a significant impact, celebrating over three million players shortly after launch, and establishing a remarkable connection between sports and fighting game fans.

The latest title from Sloclap, known for its previous hits like Sifu and Absolver, has notably crossed the threshold of one million players on its very first day. Today, the official announcement from the game’s X account highlights its enduring popularity, with a commendable peak of 78,500 concurrent players on Steam, despite some noted netcode challenges and the absence of crossplay.

“For those keeping score, that’s 11.8 million matches played, 55.6 million goals scored, 33.5 million assists, and 69.1 million saves,” stated the announcement.

With its foundation rooted in team-based gameplay and fighting mechanics, many players—regardless of their usual sports game preferences—are discovering a newfound appreciation for the genre as they explore the multiplayer excitement of Rematch.