The developer of the wildly popular Sifu is back with a new project, Rematch. As if that wasn’t enough, Ronaldinho is its brand ambassador!
Sloclap, the studio behind Sifu, is back with a new sports title featuring real players, including Ronaldinho as the ambassador. Yes, you read that correctly – the world-famous football star is not only the game’s ambassador but also a playable character. Will that make the new project one of this year’s trending games? Only time will tell, but here you can find all the game news regarding this promising and innovative idea!
What is Rematch?
Sloclap’s new video game is a fast-paced 5v5 arcade football game featuring real-world players. While it doesn’t aim to deliver the most realistic experience, players may love it for its adrenaline-fueled action and skill-based gameplay inspired by Rocket League.
The Role in the Game
As Sloclap reveals, Ronaldinho Gaúcho is both an ambassador and a playable character in the new sports game. In addition to this surprising announcement, the developer released a behind-the-scenes video showing the football legend visiting the studio and playing his character. Unsurprisingly, that scene only fueled the hype in the fan community!
Other Real-Life Players
In addition to the appearance of the globally famous FC Barcelona icon in the game, we can expect two more real-world players:
- Marc-André ter Stegen – FC Barcelona’s elite goalkeeper
- Kobbie Mainoo – Manchester United’s young talent
According to the developer’s hints, we can expect more real-world football stars on this exciting roster of playable characters after the game’s release.
Mark your calendars, as the game launches June 19, 2025, on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass. The closed beta gathered 150,000 concurrent players, while the open beta already surpassed 2.5 million registered users. The numbers speak for themselves – we might be looking at this summer’s football sensation!