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The Rematch team cited a “significant” increase in reports regarding cheating and other behaviors and stressed that they were taking them “extremely seriously.” To this end, they announced set penalties for certain behaviors in the game, which can be increased based on the severity and frequency of a suspected player’s actions.
- Griefing: The Rematch team defines griefing as anyone “intentionally disrupting matches by voluntarily assisting the opposing team” or scoring in their own goals. The new stated penalty for players caught griefing is a 3-day temporary ban.
- Toxic Behavior: Any player who is found to have been participating in “abusive language, threats, or persistent harassment” toward other players will be subject to game bans lasting between 3 and 7 days based on the severity.
- Cheating: It seems the team is adopting a zero-tolerance policy for cheaters, as anyone caught cheating, hacking, or using “any form of unauthorized software to gain unfair advantage” is set to receive an indefinite ban from the game.
Unfortunately, a player report function does not currently exist in-game; however, one is planned to be introduced in the near future. For now, players will need to join the Rematch official Discord server to submit reports against suspected players, which makes it harder to catch as many cheaters, griefers, and toxic players. When joining the server, players will need to create a ticket and have access to some basic information about the incident, including:
- The ID of the offending player or their profile link. Usernames are not accepted since they can be easily changed.
- The platform on which the incident occurred.
- Any evidence of breaking the rules you can provide, such as video clips or screenshots.
- An explanation of the incident and a description of which rules the offending player violated.
In addition to the report function in Discord, there is a Rematch moderation team that actively observes in-game behavior to issue suspensions and bans. Hopefully, this announcement and the move towards stricter punishments will serve as an additional deterrent for offenders to stop their behavior.
