Sifu 2 was cancelled before it was even announced. The studio explained why

Sifu fans were left puzzled after the announcement of Rematch by studio Sloclap. Many thought it was a sequel to the action game, but there will be no sequel. Creative director Pierre Tarno admitted that the team poorly conveyed the essence of the project and confused the audience.

According to Tarno, the developers should have warned in advance that Rematch is not connected to Sifu 2. The studio understands players’ disappointment and apologizes for the lack of clarity in marketing materials.

Sloclap emphasizes that Sifu received a year and a half of active support: from updates and new modes to a massive expansion. The team believes it gave the game everything it could.

According to Tarno, the studio does not want to get fixated on a single franchise. Instead, it strives for new original projects, which is rare in the gaming industry today. And while Sifu is currently on hold, the developers do not rule out returning to the universe later — but you shouldn’t expect anything in the near future.

However, the influence of both Sifu and the earlier Absolver is noticeable in Rematch. This can be seen in the gameplay and the general approach to design.

Video: https://youtu.be/AYbLI3a7SD8

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Cover author: Sloclap. Cover source: Steam