This brings the next big update for Rematch for Xbox Game Pass

The second major update of Rematch can already be tested in its beta version on Steam before its official arrival on Xbox Game Pass.

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The Rematch community is receiving a new batch of improvements with patch 1.200.200, also known as patch 2, which is now available on the Steam Beta App. This update focuses on fixing critical network errors, adjusting gameplay, and enhancing the goalkeeper and tackling experience, in addition to including visual and interface fixes.

This patch will be in beta testing for a few hours before its official release, planned for Monday, August 18, 2025, if everything goes as planned. The developers have already announced that the next patch, Patch 3, will arrive at the end of the month and will bring the long-awaited crossplay feature, as well as additional gameplay adjustments.

All the changes in the new Rematch patch for Xbox Game Pass

Match and gameplay improvements

• Optimized tackles: less rollback and better network resolution.

• Fix for the bug that prevented players from blocking shots while charging.

• Fixed achievements (Post to Post, Pro, Expert): they will now unlock after repeating the action if you already met the requirements.

• Improved goalkeepers:

  • Fixed rollback errors after catches or deflections.

  • More realistic arm animations.

  • Goalkeepers can no longer be tackled outside the area while invulnerable.

  • Fixed animations in interactions with other players.

• Ball Touch revised for more consistent possession and without “ball jumps”.

• Reduced camera intensity when stealing the ball.

• Fixes in Defense mode and static ball control.

• Various animation improvements and reduced walking speed.

• New options: restart by tab and Magnus sensitivity adjustment.

• Eliminated lag at the end of matches and fixed crashes in replays.

Other fixes

• Corrections in tutorials and workshops.

• Functional goalkeeper AI in the “Score” tutorial.

• Adjustments in goal collisions and “Shots on goal” statistics.

• Revised ball behavior in menus and Freeplay.

• Faster pause menu and removal of incorrect store items.

• Stable customization saving when joining matches.

Menus and interface

• Editable color feedback and visualization of only owned objects.

• Redesigned store prices and fixed bundle thumbnails.

• Corrections in the profile experience bar.

• Visual improvements in the interface and button remapping.

Art and performance

• Improved lighting on player cards and celebrations.

• Graphical optimization in stadiums and VR.

• Performance improvements on GPU, especially on low and medium settings.

• Corrections in crowd, foliage, and hair animations.

Sound

• Adjustments and fixes in interface and match sounds.

• Fixed effects in themed stadiums and kickoff animations.

Known issues

• Aerial volleys that visually cancel out.

• Invulnerability feedback sometimes not appearing for goalkeepers.

• Occasional desyncs in ball interactions.

• Matches ending abruptly after 60 minutes without warning.

• Visual errors in spectator mode and rank promotions.

How to test the patch before anyone else

If you have Rematch on Steam, the Beta version will appear automatically in your library. You just need to install it to test the new features before they arrive in the final version on August 18th.