Surprising Player Insights from Rematch’s Developer

Rematch has experienced a surprising surge in player numbers since its June launch, and many of these players aren’t the typical soccer aficionados. Sloclap, renowned for developing action games, has ventured into the sports genre with this title.

According to CEO Pierre Tarno, not only are the developers themselves often indifferent to soccer, but a significant portion of the game’s audience aligns with e-sports enthusiasts rather than traditional football fans.

After launching, Rematch quickly surpassed one million players. This massive engagement can be attributed to its availability on Xbox Game Pass from day one and the excitement generated during its beta testing phase. Surprisingly, the game’s success doesn’t stem from its appeal to conventional sports fans, but rather to a diverse audience that values its gameplay style.

Insights from the Developer

In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Tarno revealed that the core demographic of Rematch comprises players interested in online competitive gaming rather than soccer itself. This unusual aspect might explain why the game’s concurrent player count exceeded that of EA Sports FC 25, even with the latter’s established recognition in the sports genre.

Looking ahead, Sloclap is focused on enhancing the game’s appeal to non-sports gamers by promoting word-of-mouth and continuous content updates, including future tournaments and crossplay features, signaling their commitment to diversifying the игровое сообщество (gaming community).