Rematch Netcode 2.0 beta adds adjustable input delay

A trade-off between consistency and response

The new setting offers Prioritize Consistency at 67 ms, Standard at 50 ms by default, and Prioritize Reactivity at 33 ms. The patch notes say Standard should provide good network conditions for players with ping up to, and slightly above, 100 ms. Players connecting to very distant servers with extremely high ping may get a more consistent experience by choosing the 67 ms profile.

This is a direct control over a familiar online-play compromise: more input delay can help smooth network conditions, while less delay prioritizes responsiveness. The available notes do not quantify the effect on individual connections, so the profiles are options to assess rather than a guarantee of identical results for every player.

Network information becomes visible

New icons in the upper-right HUD identify high latency, inconsistent ping and packet loss. The same indicators can appear beside other players’ nameplates, while another HUD indicator shows the selected consistency profile. A separate options setting allows players to resize other players’ nameplates.

For players, this makes connection quality easier to factor into a match without relying solely on the feel of play. For organizers and streamers, visible network indicators may also help explain disruptions to viewers or participants. That is a potential use of the interface, not a claim that the update changes tournament rules or guarantees more stable matches.

Diagnostics paused, then restored

The Visual Logger, a beta-only debugging tool, will be disabled for the weekend after the update and reactivated next Monday, according to the announcement. The developers say it provides information needed to stabilize the game but can reduce performance. Temporarily removing it is intended to let testers assess game feel without that extra performance cost; it will not be added to the live version.

Gameplay fixes and remaining issues

The patch also addresses several action-specific faults, including inconsistent acceleration after standing tackles, unintended ball deflections around Defense Mode, and volley or goalkeeper actions that did not trigger or transition correctly. Tick order has been reorganized to gain an extra frame in input reactivity.

The notes still list issues involving goalkeeper animations and ball position, canceled volleys without an accompanying animation or sound, Push Balls occurring instead of dribbles, and the ball freezing briefly after a goalkeeper catch. The beta therefore remains a feedback phase, not a declaration that every interaction is settled. REMATCH directs testers to submit feedback through Feature Upvote.