Rematch Beta Overview
Rematch, the intense multiplayer soccer brawl game from Sloclap (makers of Sifu), ran multiple beta phases in 2025 to test gameplay, servers, and features ahead of its full release. These were key steps for gathering player feedback on mechanics like chaotic matches and customization.

The "final beta" wrapped up in late May/early June 2025, with no ongoing beta active as of February 2026—it's now a fully released title available on platforms like PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Key Beta Timelines

  • April 2025 Closed Beta : Started April 18 at 3 PM UTC, extended to April 21 at 8 AM UTC due to nearly 1 million sign-ups—almost double the original 36 hours.
  • May 2025 Final Beta : Launched May 28 at 2 PM CET (5 AM PT), planned to end May 31, but briefly reopened June 1 until 2 PM CET for extra testing. Over 1.8 million players joined across platforms.
  • Post-Beta Updates : A Patch 8 beta hit January 15, 2026, but that's distinct from the main phases; full patch dropped January 28.

Beta Phase| Start| End| Platforms| Notes 135
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April Closed| Apr 18, 3 PM UTC| Apr 21, 8 AM UTC| PC (Steam), PS5| Extended for high demand; key distribution via registration order.
May Final| May 28, 2 PM CET| May 31 + June 1 extension| PC, Xbox, PS5| 72+ hours; open to Xbox Insiders; bug reports emphasized.

Player Buzz from Forums

Reddit's r/Rematch lit up with excitement and gripes—players loved the "wild" moments but flagged lag, key delays, and server strain. One thread hyped the final beta as a "complete span of three days," while another confirmed the brief June reopen. Developers responded transparently, apologizing for patch note misses and promising fixes.

"I'm excited to share that the final beta... starting Wednesday, May 28th at 2 PM CET and concluding on Saturday, May 31st." – Sloclap official post

Current Status (Feb 2026)

All betas have long ended; Rematch is out now with ongoing patches. Check Steam, Xbox, or playrematch.com for the latest—no active beta signup needed. If you're hearing "beta" chatter, it might reference Patch 8 testing last month.

TL;DR : Rematch's main betas ended June 2025; game is fully live. Jump in and score some goals!

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.