Rematch will feature Kobbie Mainoo, Ronaldinho, and Marc Ter Stegan as playable characters

Coming in June.

Adam Cook May 27, 2025

Sloclap (the team behind Sifu) has announced the beta for Rematch starting tomorrow will include some pretty big names from the world of football.

The developer says that “Marc Ter Stegen, Kobbie Mainoo, and Beloved Brazilian Football Legend Ronaldo ‘Ronaldinho’ de Assis Moreira will be joining the lineup as playable characters”, and that Ronaldinho is in fact now signed up as an ambassador of the game to “share his experience and love of the sport with the team.”

Check out a new trailer that shows a studio visit from Ronaldinho. In the video; “Ronaldinho shares thoughts drawn from his legendary career, offering feedback on the game — especially its animations — and reacting to his in-game likeness. His joga bonito style and joyful take on football were major inspirations for the team and corresponded perfectly to the values of positive sportsmanship the game aims to convey. Seeing him engage with their work was a special experience for everyone at the studio.”

Teamwork, strategy and skill are at the core of Rematch. Set against a variety of virtual backdrops, Rematch brings forth the core essence of what it means to play football from the perspective of the player on the field.

The gameplay is designed for nonstop competitive play – there are no fouls, offsides or VAR. Control one player on the field for an intense showdown of 5v5, or choose from a variety of quickplay modes, evolving tactics and decisions to fit the moment-to-moment needs of the match.

Just like the beautiful game in real life, precision is everything.

This week’s open beta features all main game modes for Rematch: Quick play, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 + 5v5 ranked, as well as most key features for tutorials, training sessions, full cosmetics and customizations. Players are eligible to jump in anytime throughout the beta’s 72-hour window, join the ranked & quick-play matchmaking as well as create custom lobbies for matches with friends. Tomorrow, the beta will be available on PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms. The pro players announced today will not be in this week’s beta but will be playable at launch with more real-world football stars arriving post-launch.

There will be three versions of the game, as follows:

The Standard Edition ($29.99)

Nab a spot on the team with the base game and make sure you don’t miss out on the action on Day 1
Show your team spirit with an exclusive “early adopter” Sloclap cap, available to everyone who pre-orders

The Pro Edition ($39.99)

The contents of the Standard Edition PLUS:
72-hour early access – build your stats and gain ground in your training
A Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket gets you into the upper tier to unlock all rewards of the Battle Pass – more challenges, more rewards
Blazon player background and title for the ultimate player card – a design that is as unique as you are
Blazon jewel set and Blazon Buckler tank top define you as a seriously hardcore player