Rocket League F2P Won’t Require PS Plus Or Nintendo Switch Online

Psyonix has announced via the Rocket League blog that when the free-to-play model is implemented, PlayStation and Switch owners won’t need online subscriptions to access and play the game. However, Xbox owners will still need an Xbox live subscription. In addition to these changes, the blog post also highlighted some changes coming to Rocket League seasons, new high-tier competitive ranks, and some quick chat call-outs. The free-to-play update will be arriving later this month.

Rocket League Going Free To Play This Summer

Psyonix has announced that Rocket League will be free to play later this summer. The game will also feature cross-platform progression and new features plus new content. You can read the full summary of what to expect later this summer in this blog post.

“Once Rocket League goes free to play, anyone who already owns Rocket League on any platform (including Steam) will be able to play and enjoy the game with full support for future updates and features.”

“What does this mean for the Rocket League gameplay you know and love? The core gameplay will remain the same, but we are refining the main menus to make exploring the game easier. Plus, we’re revamping and improving major features like Tournaments and Challenges, and introducing cross-platform progression! Rocket League action on the field will still be the same core, high-octane hybrid of sports and action you love today, and soon, even more players will share that love.”

📣📣📣 Announcement time: Rocket League is going free to play later this summer. Check out the details in our latest blog, and get ready for lots of news throughout the next few weeks!https://t.co/h1hqtWY9kp pic.twitter.com/HQsc7f7kVL

— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) July 21, 2020

WWE Themed Items Coming To Rocket League This Spring

Psyonix has announced that Rocket League and WWE are teaming up as Rocket League is adding WWE-themed customization items later this year. More info coming in April.

Rocket League is getting Premium DLC Featuring DC Characters

Rocket League is getting Premium DC DLC on March 5 ($3.99), introducing two Batmobiles (from '89 and the Dark Knight Rises Tumbler), as well as decals for Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Superman, and more. Along with the new stuff, developer Psyonix advises that the Flash decal and player banner, along with the DC banner were previously available.

Here are the DLC's customization items:

• Aquaman - Decal (Breakout), and Player Banner
• Batman - Decal (Paladin), and Player Banner
• Cyborg - Decal (Roadhog), and Player Banner
• Flash - Speed Force Boost, Wheels, Decal (Venom), and Player Banner
• Green Arrow - Decal (Hotshot), and Player Banner
• Green Lantern - Decal (Merc), and Player Banner
• Superman - Decal (Octane), and Player Banner
• Wonder Woman - Wheels, Decal (X-Devil), and Player Banner
• DC Comics - Player Banner

Rocket League On Nintendo Switch Getting Visual And Performance Boost In Spring

The team over at Psyonix have outlined their plans for Rocket League in the Spring. There’s a lot coming to the game and you’ll no doubt want to check out this post for the full details. What is encouraging for Nintendo Switch owners is that this specific version will see both visual and performance updates. Those are outlined below.

Switch Performance & Visual Quality Updates

• Performance Mode – 900p (Docked) / 720p (Handheld) @ 60 FPS with infrequent dynamic resolution scaling
• Quality Mode – Native 1080p (Docked) / 720p (Handheld) @ 30 FPS with added visual effects

Rocket League Dev Actively Working On Cross-Platform Party Support For 2018

The developers behind Rocket League, Psyonix, have stated on Twitter that they are actively looking to create cross-platform party support. The feature will be coming at a undisclosed time sometime this year, which is great for Nintendo Switch owners and Rocket League fans in general.

Hey there! We’re actively working on cross-platform party support for a 2018 release. :)

— Rocket League Help (@RL_Support) January 21, 2018

Rocket League Collector’s Edition For Nintendo Switch Coming To Retail In January

Those who have been holding out on buying Rocket League for the Nintendo Switch because you’ve wanted a physical edition will be pleased to hear that the game is coming to to retailers on January 16th in North America. Europe gets the game on January 25th and everyone else on January 26th. Rocket League Collector’s Edition is $10 more on Nintendo Switch than other platforms, which is likely to be due to cartridge costs. Here’s what the collection includes:

• Rocket League Full Game
• Supersonic Fury DLC Pack
• Revenge of the Battle-Cars DLC Pack
• Chaos Run DLC Pack
• Aftershock DLC Car
• Marauder DLC Car
• Esper DLC Car
• Masamune DLC Car
• Customization Items inspired by DC Comics’ The Flash
• Limited Art Print by Psyonix Concept Artist, Jay Zhang

Updated Retail Version Of Rocket League Coming Christmas 2017

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, today announced a worldwide retail distribution agreement for the critically acclaimed international hit video game Rocket League.  The game is already available digitally on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC, and the updated retail version will be available for purchase in stores on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Details regarding the content in the updated retail version will be confirmed at a later time.

“Rocket League has such wide appeal across all audiences, it’s no wonder the game is such a huge success,” said Kevin Kebodeaux, Senior Vice President, Sales, Americas, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment.  “We’re very excited to be working with Psyonix to bring the game to retailers across the globe.”

“Warner Bros. has already proven to be a great partner,” said Jeremy Dunham, Vice President, Publishing at Psyonix. “We first collaborated on Batman v Superman DLC for Rocket League in early 2016 and we have continued to be impressed with the team’s knowledge, professionalism, reach and enthusiasm for video games. They are the ideal partner to help us push Rocket League to another level at retail.”

Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of our generation. Boasting a community of more than 36 million players, Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style football and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Mac, and SteamOS via Steam, and coming soon for Nintendo Switch™, Rocket League includes more than 100 billion possible customisation combinations, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

Rocket League For Nintendo Switch Getting Exclusive Cars

As we already know, Rocket League is coming to the Nintendo Switch this holiday, and when it does players can get their hands on free, exclusive battle-cars designed after Mario, Luigi, and Samus. The Nintendo Switch version is also getting exclusive customization items such as themed hats and rocket boosts. Developer Psyonix says more information about the game on the system will come before launch.

Rocket League Now Has 30 Million Registered Players

Psyonix has revealed that Rocket League has passed 30 million players across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The developer shard this news on the Rocket League's official Twitter account with a celebratory image, which you can seen below. 

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To all 30 million of our players around the world, thank you! 🏎️🚀🏎️🚀🏎️🚀 pic.twitter.com/YDIKcIJKOw

— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) April 18, 2017

Rocket League's The Fate Of The Furious DLC Releases Today

Rocket League developer Psyonix continues to add new content to the vehicular soccer game. The newest DLC to come to Rocket League is based on the upcoming film The Fate of the Furious. This DLC introduces The Ice Charger, which is a Dodge Charger from the film. The car will be a in-game premium battle car for $1.99. It comes with exclusive wheels and 6 decals, including Clean Cut, Crazy Sandwich, Flames, Rakugaki, Rally, and CCCXL. The DLC releases on April 4.

Dropshot Game Mode Coming To Rocket League Next Week

Rocket League developer Psyonix is planning a free update to the game on March 22, introducing a new mode, Dropshot. Dropshot removes the standard goals, instead players need to break panels in their opponents' floor and then dropping the electrified ball in to score. The first time the ball hits a panel it activates it, and the second time breaks it. The ball itself also gets stronger via multiple battle-car hits, enabling it to damage up to 19 panels at once. The update will also introduce a speed-themed Turbo crate, the 4th competitive season, new arenas, and much more.

Rocket League Getting PS4 Pro Update Next Week

Rocket League developer Psyonix has announced that its car soccer game will soon support PlayStation 4 Pro. Even if you don't play on a PS4 Pro, you’ll benefit from the update. Besides boosting performance of Rocket League to 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro, the update will also improve the game running on standard PlayStation 4 models to 1080p. The game will also run at 60 frames-per-second in all arenas in splitscreen following this update across all PlayStation 4 models. The update is scheduled to hit on February 21, the same day as the new Hot Wheels DLC for the game. 

Psyonix And Hot Wheels Team Up To Create Some Cool DLC For Rocket League

In a team up that honestly should’ve happened a while ago, Psyonix and Hot Wheels have come together to bring 2 new cars to Rocket League. The new cars, Twin Mill III and Bone Crusher, will come to the game on February 21 and cost $2 USD each and include exclusive new wheels and 6 decals. A Hot Wheels-themed antenna and topper will also appear as random post-match drops for all players the day the DLC is released.

Rocket League Getting Steam Workshop Support In December

Psyonix has announced that Rocket League is getting Steam Workshop support. Starting next month, modders can upload their mods to Steam using Workshop and players can start experimenting without fiddling with files. Workshop support will be available for SteamOS and Mac as well, if you happen to play on either of those platforms. The functionality is set to go live with Rocket League's December update. 

Rocket League Getting A Training Mode In Next Update

Rocket League developer Psyonix has announced that the game is getting a new feature to help you practice aerials. The update allows players to create their own training shots by placing the ball and car anywhere in the arena they want, add direction and velocity to the ball, and preview the ball's trajectory. Sounds awesome if you’re looking to get good at Rocket League. Thoughts ? 

Cool New Features Are Coming To Rocket League In A New Rumble Mode

Developer Psyonix is bringing cool new features to Rocket League with its newest mode titled Rumble, releasing this September. Rumble will bring 11 power-ups, from you being able to use a giant boot to using a grappling hook. Below is the full list of power-ups coming to the new mode:

• The Boot (Kicks an opponent’s car)
• Disruptor (Forces your opponent to drive uncontrollably)
• Freezer (Freezes the ball in-place)
• Grappling Hook (Pulls you towards the ball)
• Haymaker (Punches the ball)
• Magnetizer (Attracts the ball to your car)
• Plunger (Grabs the ball via plunger and cord)
• Power Hitter (Allows you to hit everything harder)
• Spike (Attach the ball to your car when you bump into it)
• Swapper (Change positions on the field with your opponent)
• Tornado (Sweep up the ball and opposing cars into a giant funnel cloud)

Rumble will be included via an update for the game in September.

Rocket League PS4 And Xbox One Cross-Play Just Needs Sony’s Approval

Rocket League is very close from being the first game ever to allow Xbox One and PS4 players play multiplayer together. The only issue is that Developer Psyonix needs Sonys permission before it can go live.Should cross-play get the approved, Psyonix's Vice President Jeremy Dunham told IGN that it could get the 2 consoles talking to each other in less than a day. "It'd literally take a few hours to propagate [cross-console play] throughout the whole world," says Dunham, "so really, we're just waiting on the permission to do so." Currently, Rocket Leaguers on PS4 and Xbox One can each compete with PC players, but not against each other. Microsoft has already said that they’re ok with this, so its all up to Sony. What do you think ?

Rocket League Is Getting A Loot Crate System

Psyonix has confirmed that Rocket League will have a paid loot crate system, no this isn’t like Counter-Strike GO. Images of a crate and key leaked over the weekend and Psyonix vice president Jeremy Dunham took to Reddit to explain what the system will be. "Those assets are, indeed, early pieces of an upcoming system we plan on implementing to fund our esports prize pools and events," wrote Dunham. "We plan on officially announcing it next month at (or near) the RLCS Live Finals since it directly relates to that event and other events like it, but since this image came out before our official word, we wanted to clarify some things for you." He went on to reassure concerned players that: 

• Crates will only contain cosmetic items, and will have no effect on gameplay.
• Players who have no interest will be able to hide all mention of the system through a menu checkbox.
• The system won't affect the game's current play-based item drop system.
• The game's current DLC policy of free and paid game-changing content will not change.

This Rocket League loot crate system is in line with Psyonixs no pay to win model. As every item is cosmetic and doesn’t effect the performance of you car. What do you think of the Rocket Leagues loot crate system ?

One Year Later, Rocket League Has 18 Million Players

Its been a year since Rocket League launched, Now developer Psyonix has revealed some statistics about the game. Rocket League has had a total of 18 million players and 1.1 million of those users are playing daily. 6.2 million copies of the game have been sold worldwide, along with 5.5 million DLC packs sold. PlayStation 4 remains the most popular platform to play on, with Xbox One and PC not too far behind. On July 18 the new DLC titled Neo Tokyo will be available of Rocket League, you can check that out here. What do you think of Rocket League ?