Sloclap's highly anticipated soccer game, Rematch, has launched without crossplay functionality, despite initial hopes from both developers and fans. The studio behind Sifu has acknowledged the disappointment but reassured players that implementing cross-platform play remains their top priority post-launch.

While Rematch seemed like a perfect candidate for crossplay given its online multiplayer focus, technical challenges prevented its inclusion at launch. The game's day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass added to the excitement, but the inability to play across different platforms has tempered expectations for some players.

In a June 19 blog post, Sloclap explained they encountered unexpected technical hurdles while trying to implement crossplay. As their first attempt at cross-platform functionality (unlike their previous titles Sifu and Absolver), the team admits they underestimated the complexity involved. They've apologized for not communicating these challenges sooner.

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Beyond crossplay, Sloclap is working on several immediate improvements for Rematch:

• Lag and performance optimization
• Server synchronization fixes
• Bug resolutions (including a post-goal freezing issue)

The developers have also outlined longer-term plans, including an offline mode with AI teammates expected in 2026. However, these additions will come after addressing the more pressing technical issues.

Rematch isn't alone in facing crossplay implementation challenges. Other major titles like The Elder Scrolls Online have similarly struggled with the technical complexities of cross-platform functionality. Given that Sloclap began work on crossplay before launch, players might not have to wait too long for this highly requested feature.