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Press release:
Ghent, Belgium — April 12, 2023.
The Ghent-based (Belgium) indie games developer Oddshot Games are today very happy and proud to announce that their physics-based ice hockey game “Slapshot: Rebound” now got over one million users worldwide.

“Slapshot: Rebound” was released in early access (via Steam) at the end of 2022 and has seen a steady increase in players over the past three years.

To celebrate the 1 million slappers milestone, Oddshot Games releases the following stats in the graphic below. Since its release, over 5 million matches have been played, and collectively the million users have almost played 470 years of online hockey.

Oddshot Games has also released an exclusive in-game cosmetic, a cute golden cape that proudly displays the milestone. The cosmetic is available for everyone to redeem using the code ONEMILLION in the in-game store. The code will expire in 7 days on April 19, so grab it while it’s available.

Gilles Duplouy, Director at Oddshot Games, says they are humbled and grateful to see Slapshot: Rebound grow to reach one million players.

“The fact that most of this growth came through word of mouth and content creators is a testament to the passion and enthusiasm of our community. We are thrilled to see players from all over the world come together to enjoy our game, and we look forward to continuing to create fun and exciting experiences for our fans.”

Slapshot: Rebound currently has three active community-run esports leagues, based in Europe, North America, and Oceania. Teams of three compete in seasonal play and determine the winners during their respective playoffs. The leagues offer multiple divisions to allow players from different skill levels to compete against each other.

Slapshot: Rebound is free-to-play, for more information and to download the game check out the official Steam page. You can also follow Slapshot: Rebound on Discord and Twitter.

About Oddshot Games
Founded in 2020, Oddshot Games is an indie game development and publishing studio headquartered in Belgium, quickly expanding to build a passionate team across the world. We focus on building community-driven games that encourage cooperation, competition, and communication.

About Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade-style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, and outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!