Version: Rocket League v2.21 Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Scheduled Release: 10/11/2022, 4 p.m. PDT / 11 p.m. UTC
New Content
New Arena: The Block (Hoops)
The Block is now available in Private Matches, Exhibition Matches, and Free Play
The Block will be available in Online Matches starting October 12
New Arena: Farmstead (Spooky)
Farmstead (Spooky) is available in Private Matches, Exhibition Matches, and Free Play
El Chapulín Colorado
The El Chapulín Colorado tab is now live in the Item Shop for a limited time
Esports Shop
All teams in the Esports Shop have new Home and Away kits
Kits are available for Dominus, Fennec, and Octane Car Bodies
North America (NA):
Complexity
Dignitas
FaZe Clan
FURIA
Ghost Gaming
G2 Esports
Luminosity
NRG
OpTic Gaming
Rogue
Spacestation Gaming
Version1
Europe (EU):
Endpoint
Evil Geniuses
Guild
Karmine Corp
Moist Esports
Oxygen Esports
Soniqs
Team BDS
Team Liquid
Team Vitality
Oceania (OCE):
KC Pioneers
PWR
South America (SAM):
Team Secret
Middle East/North Africa (MENA):
Team Falcons
Changes and Updates
Arenas - Ball Indicator
Updated the version of the “cage” ball indicator (which appears when the ball is on or close to a wall) on Sovereign Heights, Salty Shores (Night), Neo Tokyo (all versions), and Starbase ARC (all versions)
The cage ball indicator in these arenas matches the indicator already used in Champions Field
Modified the cage ball indicator on Champions Field (Day), and Salty Shores (Night)
The indicator now features a colored outer ring for improved visibility on these brighter Arenas
Arenas - Online Matches
Neo Tokyo has been re-added to Online Playlists
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug preventing bots from leaving the scoreboard when replaced by a human player
Changed the Ford Bronco Raptor back to the Merc hitbox
[Rumble] Fixed the targeting crosshair so it does not remain on screen during a Goal Replay
Fixed appearance of Painted Standard Boost exhaust
Fixed Portuguese localization for “Nice Demo” Quick Chat
Fixed appearance of notifications for players using a 4:3 or 5:4 aspect ratio resolution
Fixed a bug that granted Honda Civic Type R Wheels to players who do not own the Car Body
Any player who has the Wheels without owning the Car Body will keep them
[Nintendo Switch] Fixed appearance of Franko Fone: Inverted Wheels
[Knockout] Splitscreen players will no longer be kicked once the primary player/player 1 is eliminated from the match
[PlayStation] Players are now properly notified with an error message if they try to unblock a player on the in-game Friends List that is also blocked on the platform level
Fixed a visual bug in the Color Picker menu when both controller and keyboard and mouse are plugged in
Known Issues
For a complete list of Known Issues in Rocket League, go here!
Calm down, let's panic, don't relax! Famous Mexican superhero El Chapulín Colorado is on his way! Players will be able to pick up the El Chapulín Colorado Bundle in the Item Shop for 1000 Credits, as well as the free Héroe Colorado Player Banner. ¡Síganme los buenos! The El Chapulín Colorado Bundle will be available starting later today until October 17.
El Chapulín Colorado Bundle
To live up to Chapulín’s heroic skills, you’ll need the accessories to match! First in the El Chapulín Colorado Bundle is his Chipote Chillón Goal Explosion, perfect for playfully bonking your opponents. You’ll also have a chance to unleash the champion in your heart with the Síganme los Buenos Decal, featuring the accident-prone hero’s famous crest.
Chapulín is known to be “Más Rápido que una Tortuga,” and these Wheels of the same name are even faster! You’ll be able to complete the look with his iconic Antenitas de Vinil Topper. In his show, these superhero antennae are full of superpowers. Attaching them to your car will surely boost your cleverness.
Don’t want the full kit? Each Item in the El Chapulín Colorado Bundle will also be available for individual purchase. Players can also rep their favorite superhero with the Héroe Colorado Player Banner available in the Item Shop for FREE!
El Chapulín Colorado Bundle (1000 Credits)
Síganme los Buenos Decal
Antenitas de Vinil Topper
Más Rápido que una Tortuga Wheels
Chipote Chillón Goal Explosion
[/b] [/list] El Chapulín Colorado saves the day from October 11 to 17! The El Chapulín Colorado Bundle will enter the Item Shop following a game update at 4 p.m. PDT (11 p.m. UTC) later today.
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2022-23 Season is underway, and we’re kicking things off with a colorful Esports Shop update! This season's changes include the newly added MENA region, seven new teams, and redesigned Home and Away Decals for all 26 teams.
Custom-designed Decals for Octane, Dominus, and Fennec will be available in the Esports Shop for 300 Esports Tokens each starting on October 11, following a game update at 4 p.m. PDT (11 p.m. UTC). Need even more team spirit to fuel your fandom? We’ll be unleashing another Esports Shop update later this season, so keep your tires peeled.
Once you’ve donned your team colors, get ready for an exciting new Season of Soccar! Watch today’s RLCS Fall Split LIVE on Twitch and YouTube.
Earlier this year, Rocket League teamed up with San Diego Loyal Soccer Club as the front-of-kit sponsor for the team’s 2022 USL Championship season. Now, the collab continues with the in-game SD Loyal’s Always Loyal Bundle, featuring Decals based on the team’s IRL Rocket League jerseys.
Storm the Arena with SD Loyal from October 5 to 11!
Kit Talk
With a custom design based on San Diego's diverse topography, the San Diego Loyal (Home) Decal comes in a brilliant Torrey Green in honor of San Diego’s indigenous Torrey pine trees. The San Diego Loyal (Away) version opts for a subtle tribute to the city's streets, perfect for anyone craving a clean white design. The San Diego Loyal (Special Edition) Decal takes it back to the classic Rocket League colors—orange and blue.
Inspired by San Diego’s Mexican/Mexican American roots, the design for the San Diego Loyal (Siempre Leal) Decal is inspired by traditional Talavera Mexican tiles. SD Loyal’s jersey designs come from Mexican sports apparel brand Charly Futbol, who snagged another spot in the Bundle with cleated Charly Wheels.
SD Loyal’s Always Loyal Bundle (500 Credits)
San Diego Loyal (Home) Octane Decal
San Diego Loyal (Away) Octane Decal
San Diego Loyal (Special Edition) Octane Decal
San Diego Loyal (Siempre Leal) Octane Decal
San Diego Loyal Player Banner
Charly Wheels
Vocal Local Title
SD Loyal vs. New Mexico United
This one’s for all San Diegans! On Sunday, October 9 at 3:00 pm for Fan Appreciation Day, SD Loyal will face off against New Mexico United for their final regular season home match. This epic contest will take place at Torero Stadium in San Diego and includes the words that excite sports fans around the globe: T-Shirt Giveaway. That's right—attendees will receive a limited-edition Rocket League x SD Loyal shirt!
A special edition SD Loyal x Rocket League kit will also make its debut that day on-field as SD Loyal Players will wear the brand new kits, featuring an explosive orange and blue design matching the in-game San Diego Loyal (Special Edition) Decal. The special edition jersey will also be available for sale online at https://theshop.sdloyal.com/collections/2020-jerseys and in-stadium at the game.
Get the ball rolling with SD Loyal from October 5 to 11!
Last month we announced ¡Fiesta Latina!, and now alongside Rocket Street, we’re introducing Goals for Change: Campeonato de las Américas, an online invitational tournament that begins October 4.
Streamers from all over the Americas will battle it out in three phases of competition, with the Finals taking place on October 13. Instead of a traditional prize pool, the winners will receive part of a $25,000 prize pool to donate toward a cause of their choice!
Phase 1 | Oct. 4 - 6: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m PDT (10 p.m. to 2 a.m. UTC)
Oct. 10: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT (5 to 10 p.m. UTC)
Phase 2 | Oct. 11 - 12: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT (5 to 10 p.m. UTC)
Finals | Oct. 13: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT (5 to 10 p.m. UTC)
Phase 1 begins with over 50 streamers competing in 2v2. This Phase will be Double Elimination, with the top eight teams passing on to Phase 2.
In Phase 2, eight new streamers will join the tournament as captains, drafting teammates from the 16 competitors remaining from Phase 1. Players will need to dust off their Extra Modes skills, as this phase features Modes such as Rumble, Heatseeker, Hoops, and more!
will have two groups of four teams competing in a 3v3 Round-Robin Format. The two highest-scoring teams from each group will move on to the finals. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for winning, 1 point for an overtime loss, and 0 points for a loss.
Finals will take place in a mixed Modes, best of five series. Chat will choose the Game Mode of the first match. When a team loses, they get a chance to stir things up by picking the Game Mode for the next match. Make it all the way to the end, and the crown is yours.
Donation Prizing Breakdown
1st Place: $10,000 per team
2nd Place: $6,000 per team
3rd Place: $5,000 per team
4th Place: $4,000 per team
Tune into Goals for Change: Campeonato de las Américas and don’t forget to pick up the free Fiesta Latina 2022 Bundle, available September 21 - October 17.
Join us as Rocket League celebrates Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, as well as the Independence Days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile! Pick up the free Fiesta Latina 2022 Bundle from September 21 to October 17
The Music of ¡Fiesta Latina!
Latin rhythms have influenced music all across the globe, but for ¡Fiesta Latina! we went straight to Brazil. This free Album of Player Anthems includes three songs from iconic Brazilian artists and arrives alongside the Calacas Player Banner. All three songs will also be added to Rocket League Radio throughout the event!
“Nave Espacial” features DJ Liu and singer Samantha Machado in a bass-pumping collaboration that will surely fly to the top of your playlists. Eu quero ir pro espaço sideral? Us too.
House phenom Slow Motion brings us back down to Earth with the ground-shattering beats of "But Baby.” The groove is fire, the mix exquisite. Put this one on loop, and you’ll zone into your game like never before.
Slow Motion returns with artist Loudtech on “Go Back.” This uplifting banger mixes classic house with a laid-back vibe that creates the perfect driving atmosphere.
Competitive players get their Esports, freestylers get their invitationals, but what about the Rocket League trendsetters of the world? That’s where the Fit Check Community Contest comes in! Submit your dopest preset designs for the chance to win exclusive in-game rewards, plus an appearance on the Rocket League website to immortalize your extraordinary fashion sense. Submissions begin today, so let’s dive right in!
Rules of the Runway
Calling all hypebeasts! Season 8 is all about the freshest looks, so the theme for this contest will be “Streetwear.” Whether you’re inspired by booming beats, underground fashion, or the noble pursuit of immaculate drip, we’re here for it. Players can submit screenshots of their own favorite Preset by tweeting @RocketLeague#RLFitCheck or #FitCheckContest on Twitter, posting on Instagram with the hashtag #RLFitCheck, or submitting to the Fit Check channel within the Rocket League Discord.
Feel free to take action shots in-game or set up a Private Match so you can line up the perfect background!
Requirements
Can only use in-game content
Must be taken in Sovereign Heights Arena
Call out the Items used in your preset
Add the hashtag #RLFitCheck or #FitCheckContest when you submit on Twitter, Instagram or our #fit-check-contest Discord channel
In-game Screenshots only with no watermarks
ReplayFX is encouraged! No 3d renders, 3rd party apps, editors, etc.
Prizes
Each month, five fashionable winners will be selected by Psyonix Staff. These special rewards can ONLY be obtained by Fit Check winners, so make sure to hit the street in your most dazzling duds! Player Titles will be given out when winners are revealed, while Player Banner and Rocket Pass rewards will be awarded at the end of Season 8.
Fit Check will be split into three waves, which means three chances to win big! Only one submission will be accepted per player per wave, and if you win, you cannot participate again.
Wave 1 submissions due October 10
Wave 1 winners announced October 14
Wave 2 submissions due November 1
Wave 2 winners announced November 4
Wave 3 submissions due November 18
Wave 3 winners announced November 23
Season 8’s Fit Check Community Contest starts now! You can read the complete rules for the Fit Check community contest here.
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Scheduled Release: 9/7/2022, 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC
The Headlines
Season 8 Rocket Pass, featuring the ‘Honda Civic Type R’ car, has begun
The new ‘Sovereign Heights’ Arena can be found in Online Playlists, Private Matches, and Free Play
Season 7 Rewards are dropping for all eligible players
Additional Patch Notes for the game update on 9/6/2022 (v2.20) can be found here
Season 8
Rocket Pass
Season 8 Rocket Pass, featuring the ‘Honda Civic Type R,’ has begun
The Honda Civic Type R uses the Octane hitbox
EdgeLight: Painted versions of the Honda Civic Type R and Honda Civic Type R-LE feature a new treatment called EdgeLight. This adds a glowing visual effect to the trim.
Painted variants of the Honda Civic Type R and Honda Civic Type R-LE are found in Season 8 Rocket Pass Pro Tiers
EdgeLight cannot be disabled on Painted variants of the Type R
Tournaments
Season 8 Tournaments are now available
Any unspent Season 7 Tournament Credits automatically convert into rewards
Tournament Credits have converted to the highest level reward you are capable of earning based on your Tournament Rank and the amount of Tournament Credits you have remaining
Every player who played in at least one tournament this season will receive one All-Star cup
Challenges
Stage 1 Challenges for Season 8 are now live
Competitive
Season 8 Competitive has started
Season 8 Changes
A soft reset has been applied to all Competitive Playlists, similar to previous seasons
Changes and Updates
Arenas
Added Forbidden Temple (Day) to the Competitive Playlist rotation
Removed Starbase ARC (Aftermath) from all Online Playlists
New Content
New Arena Variant
The new ‘Sovereign Heights’ Arena can be found in Online Playlists
Season 7 Competitive Rewards
Season 7 Competitive has ended. Season Reward Items and Titles will be awarded for your highest Rank achieved during the season, and successful completion of the appropriate Season Reward Levels.
Season 7 Rewards are non-tradable Boosts
Bronze I or higher – Season 7 – Bronze Boost
Silver I or higher – Season 7 – Silver Boost + lower Boost
Gold I or higher – Season 7 – Gold Boost + lower Boosts
Platinum I or higher – Season 7 – Platinum Boost + lower Boosts
Diamond I or higher – Season 7 – Diamond Boost + lower Boosts
Champion I or higher – Season 7 – Champion Boost + lower Boosts
Grand Champion I – Season 7 – Grand Champion Boost + lower Boosts
Far from the bright lights of Utopia Coliseum, the dynamic neighborhood of Sovereign Heights is home to an underground Soccar scene like no other. While crews of tuner cars compete for street cred, local garages work through the night, beautifying the block with vibrant custom rides.
Dive into the Sovereign Heights Arena, play through a gritty new Rocket Pass, and unlock the classic Honda Civic Type R in Season 8 starting September 7!
Rocket Pass
Inspired by the famously hot hatchback, this in-game Honda Civic Type R is the first-ever IRL car to come included in Rocket Pass Premium! The JDM masterpiece hits the streets with a beloved spec: Octane Hitbox.
Paint the pitch with graffiti-themed Items like the Sprattle Boost, reactive Big Cap Topper, and Savage Spray Goal Explosion. Want to express yourself? Channel your inner meltdown with the Dumpster Fire Player Banner, or go for an old-school streetwear style with the Wrapstar Decal and Franko Fone Wheels.
Tuner’s Paradise
Leveling through the Rocket Pass Tiers also unlocks the upgraded Honda Civic Type R-LE. The addition of a bigger front intake, carbon fiber hood, and rear wing give this 90’s classic a track-focused feel. Players can also load up the original white and red Honda Civic Type R Wheels for a style that’s true to the revered original rims.
Does RGB lighting really increase performance? Scientists say no, but some street-smart engineers rigged up a premium EdgeLight package so you can test it for yourself! This glowing visual effect wraps the bottom of the car’s body kit and will be applied automatically while using a Painted version of either the Honda Civic Type R or Honda Civic Type R-LE. These Painted versions are found above Tier 70 in the Rocket Pass Pro Tiers.
City on Fire
It’s time to touch grass! Located next to the city's famous Centered Park, Sovereign Heights Arena is blanketed in artisanal turf crafted by the neighborhood co-op. You’ll also spy the PsyNet building across the block, home of famous bots like Wolfman, Roundhouse, and Jester.
Once you’re in tight with the local Soccar scene, start competing in Tournaments to win Season 8 Tournament Rewards. Shred the sidewalk with the Sk8s Player Banner, and fire up the coal-powered Hibachi Topper to grill up some street glizzys.
Lucky players might even open up a new Black Market Tournament Reward! Unlock the twinkling Starliner Decal and Amplitude Goal Explosion to build your personal laser light show.
Word On The Street
Season 8 has too much to show all at once, but word travels fast in the Heights. A new Hoops Arena coming later this season promises to revitalize the local streetball scene, while rumors of the annual Haunted Hallows event echo through the alleyways. Keep your ear to the ground—more announcements are sure to come soon!
Season 8 hits the streets Wednesday, September 7, following a game update on Tuesday, September 6 at 4pm PDT.