Just six weeks ago, we were celebrating the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Season 3 world champions, Northern Gaming (Remkoe, Deevo and Turbopolsa) at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. As always with the RLCS, we want to keep pushing the bar higher with each new season, and both Psyonix and Twitch have heard the major points of feedback from the community. Now, as the new season approaches, we’re here to go over some of the changes YOU wanted to see for RLCS Season 4. (Be sure to head over to http://rlcs.gg/news/rlcs-season-4-update for the full detailed breakdown.)
A New Rival Approaches
As a continued goal to promote stability across Rocket League Esports, we’ve introduced a new secondary league to the RLCS known as the Rocket League Rival Series (RLRS). The RLRS will take the top 8 teams that did not qualify for the RLCS from the NA and EU RLCS Play-In, and give them a league to compete in alongside the RLCS.
The RLRS will play out over the course of five weeks in a round robin best-of-five format. Both the North American and European RLRS matches will be broadcast on Fridays at https://www.twitch.tv/rocketleague. After RLRS League Play concludes, the top two teams will move onto the Promotion/Relegation series against the 7th and 8th place RLCS teams to fight for their spot in the RLCS. The top two teams from the Promotion/Relegation tournament will earn spots in the next RLCS Season.
Community-Powered Open Qualifiers
The Open Qualifiers will take place over the course of four different online tournaments (see below for the full schedule), and we’ve selected four community tournament organizers to help run each event. Minor League Doubles, Nexus Gaming, Pro Rivalry League and Shift Pro League will help bring even more qualifiers for the whole community to play in this summer. Be sure to sign up on July 24 when registration opens, and keep in mind you can only play in two qualifiers with your team, so be sure to choose wisely!
How to Play and Important Dates
Registration for the Open Qualifiers begins on July 24th and closes on August 8th. Each qualifier will take the top 32 teams from each region into the RLCS Play-In, where 128 teams from each region will battle for 6 spots in the RLCS and 8 spots in the RLRS.
We’ll have more details and updates on RLCS Season 4 soon, so be on the lookout for further info on prize pool, the RLRS, and the RLCS World Championship location and dates. Be sure to follow @RLCS and @RocketLeague on Twitter for future updates on the league. With the RLCS Season 3 breaking all of our records and expectations we can’t say THANK YOU enough to our fans and community around Rocket League Esports. We’re excited to get the ball rolling on Season 4 and we’ll see everyone back on the pitch this summer.
Just six weeks ago, we were celebrating the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Season 3 world champions, Northern Gaming (Remkoe, Deevo and Turbopolsa) at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. As always with the RLCS, we want to keep pushing the bar higher with each new season, and both Psyonix and Twitch have heard the major points of feedback from the community. Now, as the new season approaches, we’re here to go over some of the changes YOU wanted to see for RLCS Season 4. (Be sure to head over to http://rlcs.gg/news/rlcs-season-4-update for the full detailed breakdown.)
A New Rival Approaches
As a continued goal to promote stability across Rocket League Esports, we’ve introduced a new secondary league to the RLCS known as the Rocket League Rival Series (RLRS). The RLRS will take the top 8 teams that did not qualify for the RLCS from the NA and EU RLCS Play-In, and give them a league to compete in alongside the RLCS.
The RLRS will play out over the course of five weeks in a round robin best-of-five format. Both the North American and European RLRS matches will be broadcast on Fridays at https://www.twitch.tv/rocketleague. After RLRS League Play concludes, the top two teams will move onto the Promotion/Relegation series against the 7th and 8th place RLCS teams to fight for their spot in the RLCS. The top two teams from the Promotion/Relegation tournament will earn spots in the next RLCS Season.
Community-Powered Open Qualifiers
The Open Qualifiers will take place over the course of four different online tournaments (see below for the full schedule), and we’ve selected four community tournament organizers to help run each event. Minor League Doubles, Nexus Gaming, Pro Rivalry League and Shift Pro League will help bring even more qualifiers for the whole community to play in this summer. Be sure to sign up on July 24 when registration opens, and keep in mind you can only play in two qualifiers with your team, so be sure to choose wisely!
How to Play and Important Dates
Registration for the Open Qualifiers begins on July 24th and closes on August 8th. Each qualifier will take the top 32 teams from each region into the RLCS Play-In, where 128 teams from each region will battle for 6 spots in the RLCS and 8 spots in the RLRS.
We’ll have more details and updates on RLCS Season 4 soon, so be on the lookout for further info on prize pool, the RLRS, and the RLCS World Championship location and dates. Be sure to follow @RLCS and @RocketLeague on Twitter for future updates on the league. With the RLCS Season 3 breaking all of our records and expectations we can’t say THANK YOU enough to our fans and community around Rocket League Esports. We’re excited to get the ball rolling on Season 4 and we’ll see everyone back on the pitch this summer.
Casual Matches will no longer cancel if the server does not have enough players. Bots will once again fill slots for missing players
The “Find Match” button on the Matchmaking menu can now be selected/highlighted, allowing you to search for a match by pressing A (Xbox) or Cross (PS4) when the button is selected
Further optimized Supersonic Trails that were causing FPS and performance issues on some hardware
Fixed a bug with Quick Chat that caused players to automatically say “Great Pass!” or other options instead of being able to select an intended chat option
Fixed a bug where typing in Party Chat in the Main Menu would skip songs in the selected Playlist
Reverted a change that caused Controller Vibration to be weaker since the Anniversary update
The “Hide Competitive Divisions” option will now work correctly with the new Find Match menu
Corrected a suspension issue with the Batmobile and Mantis that caused them to be more visually elevated than pre-Anniversary Update
Fixed issues with the grass on Champions Field on Low and Medium Graphics settings
Fixed a bug with Spectator cameras focusing on the center of the field after a goal is scored
Fixed issue where an item’s quality was not being verified during a trade
Reduced Car Engine volume relative to other sounds and made distant cars less audible
Corrected timing on Champions Field Announcer narration
Casual Matches will no longer cancel if the server does not have enough players. Bots will once again fill slots for missing players
The “Find Match” button on the Matchmaking menu can now be selected/highlighted, allowing you to search for a match by pressing A (Xbox) or Cross (PS4) when the button is selected
Further optimized Supersonic Trails that were causing FPS and performance issues on some hardware
Fixed a bug with Quick Chat that caused players to automatically say “Great Pass!” or other options instead of being able to select an intended chat option
Fixed a bug where typing in Party Chat in the Main Menu would skip songs in the selected Playlist
Reverted a change that caused Controller Vibration to be weaker since the Anniversary update
The “Hide Competitive Divisions” option will now work correctly with the new Find Match menu
Corrected a suspension issue with the Batmobile and Mantis that caused them to be more visually elevated than pre-Anniversary Update
Fixed issues with the grass on Champions Field on Low and Medium Graphics settings
Fixed a bug with Spectator cameras focusing on the center of the field after a goal is scored
Fixed issue where an item’s quality was not being verified during a trade
Reduced Car Engine volume relative to other sounds and made distant cars less audible
Corrected timing on Champions Field Announcer narration
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Rocket League champion? Players of all skill levels will have the chance to prove it this summer and register for the Universal Open Rocket League, an all-new 2v2 Rocket League tournament put on in partnership with NBC and FACEIT. Xbox One and PC players in the U.S., ages 13 and older, will get to compete for a piece of the $100,000 prize pool, and a chance to appear on television to prove who is the best 2v2 duo in Rocket League. US registration is now open on FACEIT, and we’ve got all the details for players looking to compete!
European players, we will have more information to come soon about the European Open Qualifiers. We’ll be finding the four best European teams to bring to The Grand Finals in Santa Ana, California, so stay tuned for more information on sign-up dates!
THE FORMAT
STAGE 1 - QUALIFIERS
The Qualifier stage has two types of events, Regional Qualifiers and Open Qualifiers, all of which will be played online on FACEIT. Regional Qualifiers will lead to a chance of playing in a live in-studio broadcast at select NBC studios in the next stage. The Open Qualifiers are for players who want a chance to make the Grand Finals without traveling to an in-studio Regional event.
Players in the U.S. can sign up for any of the Qualifiers, but is it suggested to sign up for a Qualifier near your geographic location. Official match times will be messaged out once your team has signed up for a Qualifier. Keep in mind teams and players can only participate in one qualifier. Once you’ve participated in either a Regional Qualifier or an Open Qualifier you cannot play in a second event. So choose wisely!
REGIONAL QUALIFIER DATES
Philadelphia Qualifier
Tuesday, July 18
Top 4 Qualify for East Regional
Mid-Atlantic Qualifier
Thursday July 20
Top 4 Qualify for East Regional
New York Qualifier
Tuesday July 25
Top 4 Qualify for Northeast Regional
New England Qualifier
Tuesday July 25
Top 4 Qualify for Northeast Regional
Chicago Qualifier
Wednesday July 26
Top 8 Qualify for Midwest Regional
Northwest Qualifier
Thursday July 27
Top 4 Qualify for West Regional
Bay Area Qualifier
Thursday July 27
Top 4 Qualify for West Regional
OPEN QUALIFIER DATES
US Open Qualifier
Wednesday July 19
Top 8 qualify for the US Open Regional
STAGE 2 - REGIONALS
This stage is split up into two types of events, Regionals and Online Regionals. The Online Regional will take the best teams from the Open Qualifier to the pitch online to find who has what it takes to qualify for the Grand Finals.
The Regionals will play out on a live TV broadcast and have teams play live from one of four studio locations in the U.S. to find out who has what it takes to earn their trip to sunny California. These will be held in Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago and San Francisco.
One thing to keep in mind is each team that goes through the Regional Qualifier route will need to cover their travel costs to the Regionals in-studio, so make sure you choose one close to where you live!
ONLINE REGIONALS
US Open Regional
Friday July 28
Top 4 Qualify for The Grand Finals
REGIONALS (TV BROADCAST / IN-STUDIO)
East Regional (Philadelphia)
Saturday August 5
TCN Studios
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
Northeast Regional (New York City)
Sunday August 6
SNY Studios
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
Midwest Regional (Chicago)
Saturday August 12
CSN Chicago
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
West Regional (San Francisco)
Sunday August 13
NBC Sports Bay Area
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
STAGE 3 - THE GRAND FINALS
It all comes down to this. 16 of the best 2v2 teams from around the world will face off live at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, California, to see who will walk away as the Universal Open Rocket League Champions.
Taking place August 26-27, not only will the event be broadcast live on TV (on NBCSN in the US, & Syfy in the UK, Germany, Australia and multiple Latin American countries) but fans can buy tickets to be a part of the action live at the Esports Arena. More information on ticket sales, broadcast times and prize pool information will be announced soon.
LOOKING TO THE FINALS AND FAQ
And with that it’s time to start the search for the best 2v2 teams in the Rocket League community. Be sure to register today to start your journey for a chance at the $100,000 prize pool in the Universal Open Rocket League. The Summer of Rocket League Esports just keeps on rollin’ so be sure to stay tuned for more information as the event draws closer!
GENERAL FAQ
Where do I sign up to play?
You can register to play on the Universal Open Organizer Page on the FACEIT platform. Click here to browse the tournaments and make sure to select the right one! Note: Both players on the team must sign up on Faceit.com in order to compete.
How old do I have to be to compete?
All participants in the U.S. must be 13 years of age or older.
How much does it cost to participate?
Nothing! There is no entry fee for this tournament, though players must own Rocket League to participate.
What consoles can I play on?
Players on PC and Xbox One can compete in the 2v2 Universal Open Rocket League.
Can teams have substitutes?
Substitutes will not be allowed in this tournament as teams consist of two players.
If I don’t have a 2v2 partner can I still compete?
Of course! The sign-up page on Faceit.com is equipped with a pairing tool to match you with another single player.
Do we need a team name?
Yes! Be creative but make sure your name isn’t offensive to anyone.
What is the tournament structure?
The tournament has 3 parts: Qualifiers, Regionals and Grand Finals.
The Qualifiers are open to everyone ages 13 and up in the U.S. and will be played wholly online at Faceit.com.
The Regionals will be played in-studio at NBC Sports studios for those who qualify through U.S. Regional Qualifiers, or online on Faceit.com for those who qualify through the U.S. Open Qualifier.
The Grand Finals will be a 2-day live event held at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, California.
What if one player lives in the U.S. and the other player lives outside the U.S.?
Teammates must both live in the U.S. for the U.S. based competitions and must both live in Europe for the European Open competition. So make sure to select the right region on the FACEIT Platform when registering the accounts and game!
QUALIFIERS FAQ
What is the format for the Qualifiers?
Single elimination. Best of 3 games.
What is the qualification route to the Grand Finals for my region?
East Regional in Philadelphia
Top four teams from the Philadelphia & Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers
Northeast Regional in New York City
The top four teams from the New York & New England Qualifiers
Midwest Regional in Chicago.
The top eight teams from the Chicago Qualifier
West Regional in San Francisco.
The top four teams from the Bay Area & Northwest Qualifiers
What’s the difference between U.S. Regional Qualifiers and the U.S. Open Qualifiers?
The U.S. Regional Qualifiers move from an online competition via Faceit.com to an in-studio competition. The Regionals will be streamed and televised and two teams from each of the four Regionals will move on to the Grand Finals.
The U.S. Open Qualifier is online only for both the Qualifiers and Regionals. There is no in-studio competition or media for either of these stages - both will be played wholly on the Faceit.com platform.
What date will my Qualifier be played?
The complete dates for the Qualifiers are as follows:
Philadelphia Qualifier
Tuesday, July 18
U.S. Open Qualifier
Wednesday, July 19
Mid-Atlantic Qualifier
Thursday, July 20
New York Qualifier
Tuesday, July 25
New England Qualifier
Tuesday, July 25
Chicago Qualifier
Wednesday, July 26
Northwest Qualifier
Thursday, July 2
Bay Area Qualifier
Thursday, July 27
Where can I watch the Qualifiers?
The Qualifiers will not be officially livestreamed, but competitors are encouraged to stream on Twitch or Youtube during the Qualifiers.
What happens if we win our Regional Qualifier?
Congratulations! You have now made it through to the Regionals hosted at NBC’s local sports studios, you should keep the below dates in mind when entering the tournament as these finals dates are fixed.
What if one player lives in the city of a Regional Qualifier but the other partner lives in another city of a Regional Qualifier?
The Regional Qualifiers are 100% open to anyone in the U.S. above the age of 13. So as long as you and your partner live in the U.S., you can join any Regional Qualifier. One thing to remember is that teams who enter a Regional Qualifier, finish in the Top 4 and qualify for the Regional Finals, have to physically make it to the Regional Finals so it's best to choose the closest one to where you live.
REGIONALS FAQ
What is the format of the Regionals?
Single elimination. Quarter Finals, Best of 3 games. Semi Finals and Grand Final, Best of 5 games.
Unfortunately the studios are not equipped for an audience. Competitors can, however, have a friend or family member accompany them to the competition.
GRAND FINALS FAQ
If we win our Regional Finals what happens?
You and your team will be flown out to Santa Ana, CA flights and accommodation will be paid for from August 25-27.
When and where are the Grand Finals?
The Grand Finals will be at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, CA on Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27.
What is the format of the Grand Finals?
The Grand Finals will be a Double Elimination. Matches will be played as Best of 3, 5 and 7.
Can I attend the Grand Finals?
Yes! Tickets will be announced in the near future.
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Rocket League champion? Players of all skill levels will have the chance to prove it this summer and register for the Universal Open Rocket League, an all-new 2v2 Rocket League tournament put on in partnership with NBC and FACEIT. Xbox One and PC players in the U.S., ages 13 and older, will get to compete for a piece of the $100,000 prize pool, and a chance to appear on television to prove who is the best 2v2 duo in Rocket League. US registration is now open on FACEIT, and we’ve got all the details for players looking to compete!
European players, we will have more information to come soon about the European Open Qualifiers. We’ll be finding the four best European teams to bring to The Grand Finals in Santa Ana, California, so stay tuned for more information on sign-up dates!
THE FORMAT
STAGE 1 - QUALIFIERS
The Qualifier stage has two types of events, Regional Qualifiers and Open Qualifiers, all of which will be played online on FACEIT. Regional Qualifiers will lead to a chance of playing in a live in-studio broadcast at select NBC studios in the next stage. The Open Qualifiers are for players who want a chance to make the Grand Finals without traveling to an in-studio Regional event.
Players in the U.S. can sign up for any of the Qualifiers, but is it suggested to sign up for a Qualifier near your geographic location. Official match times will be messaged out once your team has signed up for a Qualifier. Keep in mind teams and players can only participate in one qualifier. Once you’ve participated in either a Regional Qualifier or an Open Qualifier you cannot play in a second event. So choose wisely!
REGIONAL QUALIFIER DATES
Philadelphia Qualifier
Tuesday, July 18
Top 4 Qualify for East Regional
Mid-Atlantic Qualifier
Thursday July 20
Top 4 Qualify for East Regional
New York Qualifier
Tuesday July 25
Top 4 Qualify for Northeast Regional
New England Qualifier
Tuesday July 25
Top 4 Qualify for Northeast Regional
Chicago Qualifier
Wednesday July 26
Top 8 Qualify for Midwest Regional
Northwest Qualifier
Thursday July 27
Top 4 Qualify for West Regional
Bay Area Qualifier
Thursday July 27
Top 4 Qualify for West Regional
OPEN QUALIFIER DATES
US Open Qualifier
Wednesday July 19
Top 8 qualify for the US Open Regional
STAGE 2 - REGIONALS
This stage is split up into two types of events, Regionals and Online Regionals. The Online Regional will take the best teams from the Open Qualifier to the pitch online to find who has what it takes to qualify for the Grand Finals.
The Regionals will play out on a live TV broadcast and have teams play live from one of four studio locations in the U.S. to find out who has what it takes to earn their trip to sunny California. These will be held in Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago and San Francisco.
One thing to keep in mind is each team that goes through the Regional Qualifier route will need to cover their travel costs to the Regionals in-studio, so make sure you choose one close to where you live!
ONLINE REGIONALS
US Open Regional
Friday July 28
Top 4 Qualify for The Grand Finals
REGIONALS (TV BROADCAST / IN-STUDIO)
East Regional (Philadelphia)
Saturday August 5
TCN Studios
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
Northeast Regional (New York City)
Sunday August 6
SNY Studios
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
Midwest Regional (Chicago)
Saturday August 12
CSN Chicago
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
West Regional (San Francisco)
Sunday August 13
NBC Sports Bay Area
Top 2 teams qualify for the Grand Final
STAGE 3 - THE GRAND FINALS
It all comes down to this. 16 of the best 2v2 teams from around the world will face off live at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, California, to see who will walk away as the Universal Open Rocket League Champions.
Taking place August 26-27, not only will the event be broadcast live on TV (on NBCSN in the US, & Syfy in the UK, Germany, Australia and multiple Latin American countries) but fans can buy tickets to be a part of the action live at the Esports Arena. More information on ticket sales, broadcast times and prize pool information will be announced soon.
LOOKING TO THE FINALS AND FAQ
And with that it’s time to start the search for the best 2v2 teams in the Rocket League community. Be sure to register today to start your journey for a chance at the $100,000 prize pool in the Universal Open Rocket League. The Summer of Rocket League Esports just keeps on rollin’ so be sure to stay tuned for more information as the event draws closer!
GENERAL FAQ
Where do I sign up to play?
You can register to play on the Universal Open Organizer Page on the FACEIT platform. Click here to browse the tournaments and make sure to select the right one! Note: Both players on the team must sign up on Faceit.com in order to compete.
How old do I have to be to compete?
All participants in the U.S. must be 13 years of age or older.
How much does it cost to participate?
Nothing! There is no entry fee for this tournament, though players must own Rocket League to participate.
What consoles can I play on?
Players on PC and Xbox One can compete in the 2v2 Universal Open Rocket League.
Can teams have substitutes?
Substitutes will not be allowed in this tournament as teams consist of two players.
If I don’t have a 2v2 partner can I still compete?
Of course! The sign-up page on Faceit.com is equipped with a pairing tool to match you with another single player.
Do we need a team name?
Yes! Be creative but make sure your name isn’t offensive to anyone.
What is the tournament structure?
The tournament has 3 parts: Qualifiers, Regionals and Grand Finals.
The Qualifiers are open to everyone ages 13 and up in the U.S. and will be played wholly online at Faceit.com.
The Regionals will be played in-studio at NBC Sports studios for those who qualify through U.S. Regional Qualifiers, or online on Faceit.com for those who qualify through the U.S. Open Qualifier.
The Grand Finals will be a 2-day live event held at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, California.
What if one player lives in the U.S. and the other player lives outside the U.S.?
Teammates must both live in the U.S. for the U.S. based competitions and must both live in Europe for the European Open competition. So make sure to select the right region on the FACEIT Platform when registering the accounts and game!
QUALIFIERS FAQ
What is the format for the Qualifiers?
Single elimination. Best of 3 games.
What is the qualification route to the Grand Finals for my region?
East Regional in Philadelphia
Top four teams from the Philadelphia & Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers
Northeast Regional in New York City
The top four teams from the New York & New England Qualifiers
Midwest Regional in Chicago.
The top eight teams from the Chicago Qualifier
West Regional in San Francisco.
The top four teams from the Bay Area & Northwest Qualifiers
What’s the difference between U.S. Regional Qualifiers and the U.S. Open Qualifiers?
The U.S. Regional Qualifiers move from an online competition via Faceit.com to an in-studio competition. The Regionals will be streamed and televised and two teams from each of the four Regionals will move on to the Grand Finals.
The U.S. Open Qualifier is online only for both the Qualifiers and Regionals. There is no in-studio competition or media for either of these stages - both will be played wholly on the Faceit.com platform.
What date will my Qualifier be played?
The complete dates for the Qualifiers are as follows:
Philadelphia Qualifier
Tuesday, July 18
U.S. Open Qualifier
Wednesday, July 19
Mid-Atlantic Qualifier
Thursday, July 20
New York Qualifier
Tuesday, July 25
New England Qualifier
Tuesday, July 25
Chicago Qualifier
Wednesday, July 26
Northwest Qualifier
Thursday, July 2
Bay Area Qualifier
Thursday, July 27
Where can I watch the Qualifiers?
The Qualifiers will not be officially livestreamed, but competitors are encouraged to stream on Twitch or Youtube during the Qualifiers.
What happens if we win our Regional Qualifier?
Congratulations! You have now made it through to the Regionals hosted at NBC’s local sports studios, you should keep the below dates in mind when entering the tournament as these finals dates are fixed.
What if one player lives in the city of a Regional Qualifier but the other partner lives in another city of a Regional Qualifier?
The Regional Qualifiers are 100% open to anyone in the U.S. above the age of 13. So as long as you and your partner live in the U.S., you can join any Regional Qualifier. One thing to remember is that teams who enter a Regional Qualifier, finish in the Top 4 and qualify for the Regional Finals, have to physically make it to the Regional Finals so it's best to choose the closest one to where you live.
REGIONALS FAQ
What is the format of the Regionals?
Single elimination. Quarter Finals, Best of 3 games. Semi Finals and Grand Final, Best of 5 games.
Unfortunately the studios are not equipped for an audience. Competitors can, however, have a friend or family member accompany them to the competition.
GRAND FINALS FAQ
If we win our Regional Finals what happens?
You and your team will be flown out to Santa Ana, CA flights and accommodation will be paid for from August 25-27.
When and where are the Grand Finals?
The Grand Finals will be at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, CA on Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27.
What is the format of the Grand Finals?
The Grand Finals will be a Double Elimination. Matches will be played as Best of 3, 5 and 7.
Can I attend the Grand Finals?
Yes! Tickets will be announced in the near future.
It’s hard to believe that time has flown by as fast as it has, but sure enough, Rocket League is now officially two years old. What’s truly amazing, though, is that the game that you – our community – made such a big success in our first year has become an even bigger one in our second. We have more players, more matches, more modes, and more excitement surrounding Rocket League now than at any other point in our history; and in our minds, the best is yet to come, with plenty of great things planned for the year ahead.
We’re not wasting any time, either. Just yesterday, we released our 2nd Anniversary Update, which adds all sorts of new content and features like ‘Champions Field,’ customizations for Engine Audio, Goal Explosions, and Supersonic Trails, in addition to a new Crate, the start of Competitive Season 5, new Achievements and Trophies, and plenty of sweet new customization items from one of our favorite television shows, ‘Rick and Morty.’
But that’s not all we wanted to do for our second anniversary, which is why we’re happy to announce our first-ever Rocket League Double Drop-Rate Weekend! Starting right now (July 6) through Monday, July 10 at 5pm GMT, all uncommon (or greater) free customization items and active Crates will drop more frequently post-match. What’s more, your chances of earning a Painted version of an item (in or out of a Crate) are doubled during the promotional period.
There’s more to come, of course, as Rocket League as an esport has never been stronger. The first days of Collegiate Rocket League Summer Series are just a few days away, while Season 4 of the Rocket League Championship Series is right around the corner. A massive national tournament is coming this summer to NBC; Rocket League is headed to ESPN and the X Games, and a brand-new Rocket League esports website is coming your way by the end of the year.
We’re moving Rocket League to new platforms too. Nintendo Switch will see its version this holiday, a new upgrade patch for Xbox One X is currently in development, and China should see a free-to-play Rocket League before we celebrate our next birthday. And let’s not forget about our plans to keep Rocket League one of the most updated games around. Our Fall update is going to be a big one, with all sorts of new features that you have been asking us for on Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, and our forums. We’ll have more DLC this calendar year; more quality of life updates planned for the coming months; more Crates; more features; more… well, everything.
But none of this continued success would have been possible without YOU. As a community, you have continued to support and engage us, which continues to drive us forward into year three and beyond. There would be no Rocket League without you, which is why, on behalf of everyone here at Psyonix, we wanted to say THANK YOU once again for all you have done and continue to do for us. See you soon.
-Psyonix
P.S. As this is our new yearly tradition, we have summed up the entirety of Rocket League Year Two in the infographic below. Enjoy the new stats!
It’s hard to believe that time has flown by as fast as it has, but sure enough, Rocket League is now officially two years old. What’s truly amazing, though, is that the game that you – our community – made such a big success in our first year has become an even bigger one in our second. We have more players, more matches, more modes, and more excitement surrounding Rocket League now than at any other point in our history; and in our minds, the best is yet to come, with plenty of great things planned for the year ahead.
We’re not wasting any time, either. Just yesterday, we released our 2nd Anniversary Update, which adds all sorts of new content and features like ‘Champions Field,’ customizations for Engine Audio, Goal Explosions, and Supersonic Trails, in addition to a new Crate, the start of Competitive Season 5, new Achievements and Trophies, and plenty of sweet new customization items from one of our favorite television shows, ‘Rick and Morty.’
But that’s not all we wanted to do for our second anniversary, which is why we’re happy to announce our first-ever Rocket League Double Drop-Rate Weekend! Starting right now (July 6) through Monday, July 10 at 5pm GMT, all uncommon (or greater) free customization items and active Crates will drop more frequently post-match. What’s more, your chances of earning a Painted version of an item (in or out of a Crate) are doubled during the promotional period.
There’s more to come, of course, as Rocket League as an esport has never been stronger. The first days of Collegiate Rocket League Summer Series are just a few days away, while Season 4 of the Rocket League Championship Series is right around the corner. A massive national tournament is coming this summer to NBC; Rocket League is headed to ESPN and the X Games, and a brand-new Rocket League esports website is coming your way by the end of the year.
We’re moving Rocket League to new platforms too. Nintendo Switch will see its version this holiday, a new upgrade patch for Xbox One X is currently in development, and China should see a free-to-play Rocket League before we celebrate our next birthday. And let’s not forget about our plans to keep Rocket League one of the most updated games around. Our Fall update is going to be a big one, with all sorts of new features that you have been asking us for on Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, and our forums. We’ll have more DLC this calendar year; more quality of life updates planned for the coming months; more Crates; more features; more… well, everything.
But none of this continued success would have been possible without YOU. As a community, you have continued to support and engage us, which continues to drive us forward into year three and beyond. There would be no Rocket League without you, which is why, on behalf of everyone here at Psyonix, we wanted to say THANK YOU once again for all you have done and continue to do for us. See you soon.
-Psyonix
P.S. As this is our new yearly tradition, we have summed up the entirety of Rocket League Year Two in the infographic below. Enjoy the new stats!
“Champions Field” is now available in all Playlists, and in Private Matches
Engine Audio, Goal Explosions, and Trails have been added as Car Customization categories
“Overdrive” Crate has been added
“Champions” Crate Series has been retired
Competitive Season 4 has ended, and Season 4 Rewards are being distributed to qualifying players
Competitive Season 5 is beginning
Rick and Morty items are now available as drops after all matches
NEW CONTENT
ARENAS
“Champions Field” is now available in all Playlists, and in Private Matches
“Starbase ARC” has been updated with new visuals and reduced brightness
Boost pads are now standardized in all standard Arenas
CRATES
“Overdrive” Crate has been added
When received, the Overdrive Crate will display as “Crate - Overdrive” in your inventory
“Champions” Crate Series has been retired
TRAILS
Trails are now available in the Car Customization menu
Trails appear behind the Wheels when your Battle-Car goes SuperSonic
Every player has the “Classic” Trail by default
More Trails are available in the Overdrive Crate
GOAL EXPLOSIONS
Goal Explosions are now available in the Car Customization menu
Every player has the “Classic” Goal Explosion by default
New Goal Explosions are available as Common drops after all online and offline matches:
“Standard Green”
“Standard Orange”
“Standard Pink”
“Standard Purple”
More Goal Explosions are available in the Overdrive Crate
ENGINE AUDIO
Engine Audio is now available in the Car Customization menu
You have access to Engine Audio for every Battle-Car you own
The Engine Audio can changed on any Battle-Car in your GA
Licensed Battle-Cars are excluded
Engine Audio for all existing Battle-Cars has been updated
Legacy Engine Audio is still available as an Engine Audio customization option
COMMUNITY FLAGS
“Gfinity” (Updated)
“X Games”
“Monstercat”
ANTENNAS
“J!NX”
DECALS
“Monstercat”
RICK AND MORTY
Rick and Morty items are now available as drops after matches
“Interdimensional GB” Boost
“Sanchez DC-137” Wheel
“Rick” Antenna
“Morty” Antenna
“Cromulon” Topper
“Mr. PBH” Topper
“Mr. Meeseeks” Topper
RLCS SEASON THREE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDEE ITEM
Players who attended the RLCS Season Three World Championship in June can now redeem their in-game item
Item: “Decennium Pro” Wheels
To redeem, go to the “Extras” menu, select “Redeem Code,” and enter your unique code
These wheels are not tradeable
ACHIEVEMENTS AND TROPHIES
Storm Trooper
Equip a Very Rare Item and complete a game in an Arena with turbulent weather
Good Times
Head to Champions Field and complete an Online game
Swap Meet
Trade and receive one or more items with another player in a single transaction
Trade Secret
Trade In five items of the same quality to receive an item of the next-highest quality
Rank Up
Complete all placement matches in any Competitive Playlist
Note: If you are already placed in one or more Competitive Playlists, this achievement should unlock automatically
Coming On Strong
Score or Assist a combined 30 goals or assists in Casual or Competitive Online matches
CHANGES AND UPDATES
GENERAL
Players now have 50 Car Preset slots, up from ten
A “Change Preset” button has been added to the end of game lobby. You can now change to another Battle-Car preset without exiting a match
“Dodge Deadzone” added to Controls Options.
This setting allows you to control how far you must tilt the controller stick to activate a directional dodge move in the air instead of double jumping.
The default value of 0.5 means you must move the stick at least half of the way towards your intended direction to dodge instead of double jump.
The maximum value of 1.0 means you must move the stick all the way in a direction to trigger a dodge.
Rocket Trails have been renamed Rocket Boosts
Pressing Start when selecting Online Playlists now starts the matchmaking search
The Boost Meter and Rumble Powerup are now displayed when watching a player in Spectator Mode
The Boost Meter and Rumble Powerup now display during Replays
A pop-up window will appear when exiting a match when you have indicated you wanted a replay, but did not save a replay
A “Maintenance Mode” message has been added to the matchmaking ticker. You will see this only when PsyNet is undergoing maintenance
“High Contrast Nameplates” now default to ON. This can be reverted in the Options Menu
COMPETITIVE SEASON 4
Competitive Season 4 has ended. Titles and items will be awarded for your highest rank achieved during the season. Season 4 Rewards are custom, non-tradeable Trails
“Season 4 - Bronze” Trail
“Season 4 - Silver” Trail
“Season 4 - Gold” Trail
“Season 4 - Platinum” Trail
“Season 4 - Diamond” Trail
“Season 4 - Champion” Trail
“Season 4 Grand Champion” Title
Season 4 Grand Champions will also receive the “Season 4 - Champion” Trail
COMPETITIVE SEASON 5
Competitive Season 5 has begun
New for Season 5 is the “Season Reward Level,” a new type of Skill Tier progression
Your skill ratings are carried over directly from Season 4 into Season 5
You do not have to play placement games this season
Players will compete against opponents of the same skill ranking to earn wins that count towards your Season 5 Reward Level
Each level requires 12 wins against players of the same Skill Tier or higher
Ex: A Bronze player must win 12 games against Bronze Skill Tier players or higher in order to unlock Bronze-level Season Rewards
Losses do not affect your win count progression
CAR STANDARDIZATION CHANGES
Implemented a new type of car standardization that minimizes differences in handling and hitbox between cars of the same “type”. For this initial release, this affects the following cars:
“Champions Field” is now available in all Playlists, and in Private Matches
Engine Audio, Goal Explosions, and Trails have been added as Car Customization categories
“Overdrive” Crate has been added
“Champions” Crate Series has been retired
Competitive Season 4 has ended, and Season 4 Rewards are being distributed to qualifying players
Competitive Season 5 is beginning
Rick and Morty items are now available as drops after all matches
NEW CONTENT
ARENAS
“Champions Field” is now available in all Playlists, and in Private Matches
“Starbase ARC” has been updated with new visuals and reduced brightness
Boost pads are now standardized in all standard Arenas
CRATES
“Overdrive” Crate has been added
When received, the Overdrive Crate will display as “Crate - Overdrive” in your inventory
“Champions” Crate Series has been retired
TRAILS
Trails are now available in the Car Customization menu
Trails appear behind the Wheels when your Battle-Car goes SuperSonic
Every player has the “Classic” Trail by default
More Trails are available in the Overdrive Crate
GOAL EXPLOSIONS
Goal Explosions are now available in the Car Customization menu
Every player has the “Classic” Goal Explosion by default
New Goal Explosions are available as Common drops after all online and offline matches:
“Standard Green”
“Standard Orange”
“Standard Pink”
“Standard Purple”
More Goal Explosions are available in the Overdrive Crate
ENGINE AUDIO
Engine Audio is now available in the Car Customization menu
You have access to Engine Audio for every Battle-Car you own
The Engine Audio can changed on any Battle-Car in your GA
Licensed Battle-Cars are excluded
Engine Audio for all existing Battle-Cars has been updated
Legacy Engine Audio is still available as an Engine Audio customization option
COMMUNITY FLAGS
“Gfinity” (Updated)
“X Games”
“Monstercat”
ANTENNAS
“J!NX”
DECALS
“Monstercat”
RICK AND MORTY
Rick and Morty items are now available as drops after matches
“Interdimensional GB” Boost
“Sanchez DC-137” Wheel
“Rick” Antenna
“Morty” Antenna
“Cromulon” Topper
“Mr. PBH” Topper
“Mr. Meeseeks” Topper
RLCS SEASON THREE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDEE ITEM
Players who attended the RLCS Season Three World Championship in June can now redeem their in-game item
Item: “Decennium Pro” Wheels
To redeem, go to the “Extras” menu, select “Redeem Code,” and enter your unique code
These wheels are not tradeable
ACHIEVEMENTS AND TROPHIES
Storm Trooper
Equip a Very Rare Item and complete a game in an Arena with turbulent weather
Good Times
Head to Champions Field and complete an Online game
Swap Meet
Trade and receive one or more items with another player in a single transaction
Trade Secret
Trade In five items of the same quality to receive an item of the next-highest quality
Rank Up
Complete all placement matches in any Competitive Playlist
Note: If you are already placed in one or more Competitive Playlists, this achievement should unlock automatically
Coming On Strong
Score or Assist a combined 30 goals or assists in Casual or Competitive Online matches
CHANGES AND UPDATES
GENERAL
Players now have 50 Car Preset slots, up from ten
A “Change Preset” button has been added to the end of game lobby. You can now change to another Battle-Car preset without exiting a match
“Dodge Deadzone” added to Controls Options.
This setting allows you to control how far you must tilt the controller stick to activate a directional dodge move in the air instead of double jumping.
The default value of 0.5 means you must move the stick at least half of the way towards your intended direction to dodge instead of double jump.
The maximum value of 1.0 means you must move the stick all the way in a direction to trigger a dodge.
Rocket Trails have been renamed Rocket Boosts
Pressing Start when selecting Online Playlists now starts the matchmaking search
The Boost Meter and Rumble Powerup are now displayed when watching a player in Spectator Mode
The Boost Meter and Rumble Powerup now display during Replays
A pop-up window will appear when exiting a match when you have indicated you wanted a replay, but did not save a replay
A “Maintenance Mode” message has been added to the matchmaking ticker. You will see this only when PsyNet is undergoing maintenance
“High Contrast Nameplates” now default to ON. This can be reverted in the Options Menu
COMPETITIVE SEASON 4
Competitive Season 4 has ended. Titles and items will be awarded for your highest rank achieved during the season. Season 4 Rewards are custom, non-tradeable Trails
“Season 4 - Bronze” Trail
“Season 4 - Silver” Trail
“Season 4 - Gold” Trail
“Season 4 - Platinum” Trail
“Season 4 - Diamond” Trail
“Season 4 - Champion” Trail
“Season 4 Grand Champion” Title
Season 4 Grand Champions will also receive the “Season 4 - Champion” Trail
COMPETITIVE SEASON 5
Competitive Season 5 has begun
New for Season 5 is the “Season Reward Level,” a new type of Skill Tier progression
Your skill ratings are carried over directly from Season 4 into Season 5
You do not have to play placement games this season
Players will compete against opponents of the same skill ranking to earn wins that count towards your Season 5 Reward Level
Each level requires 12 wins against players of the same Skill Tier or higher
Ex: A Bronze player must win 12 games against Bronze Skill Tier players or higher in order to unlock Bronze-level Season Rewards
Losses do not affect your win count progression
CAR STANDARDIZATION CHANGES
Implemented a new type of car standardization that minimizes differences in handling and hitbox between cars of the same “type”. For this initial release, this affects the following cars: