Rocket League News
August2019
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We did it, folks! We've made it to another weekend and this time there's a pretty major release to be getting stuck into. You can probably guess what most of us are playing this time around, but we've shared our plans with you below regardless. As always, we'd love for you to join in the fun and leave your own...
News Rocket League's 12th Season Is Now Officially Underway
Featuring Rocket Pass 4
Psyonix's ongoing support for Rocket League continues, with the developer announcing the 12th season is now officially live. Here's some information about what players can expect: Competitive Season 11 Rewards (new Boost) and the beginning of Competitive Season 12 are now available. Plus, new quality of life adjustments...
News Psyonix Says Goodbye To Paid And Randomised Crates In Rocket League
"we are dedicated to creating the best possible experience"
When Psyonix revealed it had been acquired by Epic Games in May, it didn't exactly go down well the Rocket League community. In fact, Psyonix was so concerned about how its fanbase would react, it released an FAQ to ease any concerns about potential gameplay adjustments and platform...
Video The "Impossible" Ports That Shouldn't Exist On Nintendo Switch
Something special
The Switch might not be as powerful as traditional video game consoles currently on the market, but that hasn't stopped developers from reaching for the stars. Plenty of talented developers and publishers aren't even phased by its limitations. In fact, a lot of games designed from the ground up for other systems have successfully...
July2019
News Psyonix Outlines Its Rocket League Road Map For Fall 2019
The road ahead
If you're an avid Rocket League player and are sad about the fact the summer events will soon be winding down, there's no need to be. As radical as these events have been, there's more on the way – with Psyonix sharing a new roadmap for Fall 2019. First off, Rocket Pass 3 is being extended until 27th August. This will be...
News Rocket League's Radical Summer Event Celebrates '80s Television Next Week
K.I.T.T. reporting for duty
The Rocket League Radical Summer event moves onto its third and final phase next week. This '80s television-themed event will run from 22nd July until 12th August. It adds a new Premium DLC Car Pack featuring Knight Rider, brand new event items and a limited-time mode. Here's a rundown of what you can expect: Knight...
News Rocket League's Radical Summer Culture Celebration Is Now Underway
Totally rad
The summer fun continues in Rocket League with the latest culture celebration now live on all platforms. This "radical" phase of summer adds in a Spike Rush game mode and new items. Here's a rundown, courtesy of the news release: Spike Rush Game Mode - Spike Rush is a 3v3 mode where each player has the Spike power-up from Rumble Mode...
June2019
News Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Car Pack And More Coming To Rocket League
Knight Rider, Karate Kid and more in ‘80s summer event kicking off on 10th June
Coming to Rocket League this summer is a 9-week-long event named Radical Summer and it's celebrating the season '80s style. That's right, if you've had your fill of '80s nostalgia you should look away now because Psyonix will be pumping its motorised soccer game full...
May2019
News Psyonix Releases Rocket League Roadmap To Outline Its Plans For This Summer
Business as usual
Following on from last week's epic announcement, the Rocket League developer Psyonix has now released a summer roadmap for the popular vehicular soccer video game to put any concerned minds at ease. This roadmap highlights all of the new features and improvements coming to the game over the next several months. The developer also...
News Epic Games Acquires Rocket League Developer Psyonix
Joining the family
Epic Games – best known in recent years for its insanely popular free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite – has acquired Rocket League developer Psyonix for an unspecified amount. Psyonix revealed the news over on its own website and at the same time reassured its fanbase it would continue to be a community-driven game:...
Random Rocket League On Switch Gets A New HOME Menu Icon
Looking good
In the past, there have been a lot of conversations about ugly-looking Switch HOME Menu icons. Arguably the biggest offender was Snake Pass in 2017. The game icon was perfectly fine until one day it was changed to resemble something that looked more like a mobile app. Months later it was restored to its original state. While there was...
April2019
News Rocket League's Third Rocket Pass Introduces Weekly Challenges
Unlock more items faster than ever before
For some people, Rocket League is just another video game. For others, it's a way of life. If you do live and breathe this rocket-powered take on soccer, you're probably busy grinding away on a regular basis trying to unlock rarer cars and cosmetics. If you're looking to stand out from the rest of the...
March2019
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 23rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Well, what a busy week we've had. There was the Nindies Showcase, which brought with it the Cuphead and Cadence of Hyrule reveals, the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 16th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We've made it to yet another weekend and it's finally time to relax with some of our favourite games. After the excitement of the physical Hollow Knight release and the horror of seeing Zelda: Breath of the Wild without its cel-shading this week, team Nintendo Life has gathered to talk over our weekend gaming...
February2019
News Rocket League's Cross-Platform Friends List Arrives Next Week, Here Are All The Details
Friends to the end
Rocket League's promised Friends List feature, which provides an easier way for players across multiple platforms to play together, has been given a solid release date. That special day is 19th February. Developer Psyonix has put together the handy video up above to guide you through what you can expect to see; it's a feature...
January2019
News Rocket League Introduces Cross-Platform Friends List And Party System Next Month
All inclusive
Earlier this month, Rocket League joined the latest trend in gaming by supporting cross-platform play across all major consoles and PC. The service is incredibly welcome, of course, but the lack of a friends list and customisable matchmaking options left a little to be desired. At present, players are randomly matched with or against...
December2018
Feature Sitting Down With Panic Button, Nintendo Switch's Most Important Third-Party Studio
“What makes this work is amazing, amazing people”
No, you're not suffering from déjà vu; this article originally appeared on the site in July this year, and we're republishing it as part of our 'Best of 2018' series which celebrates what we feel were our finest features of the past twelve months. Enjoy! There’s a good chance that many of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Christmas? (Special Edition)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As regular readers will know, each Saturday we all get together to discuss our weekend gaming plans and see what our fellow community members are up to. This week is a little different, however, with many of us taking a little time away to celebrate the holidays and enjoy time with friends or family, or even...
Reminder Rocket League's Second Rocket Pass Is Now Live
All-new rewards
Following the McLaren DLC added to the game last week, Psyonix has now released its second Rocket League rocket pass, available for free. The premium upgrade in exchange for 10 keys is $9.99 (or the regional equivalent) and includes even more content than the first pass as well as the brand new Artemis Battle-Car. Take a look at the...
News You Can Now Battle With A Fancy McLaren 570S In Rocket League On Switch
Brum!
As if its wonderfully addictive gameplay wasn't enough, Rocket League keeps on getting new content to keep players hooked. Today publisher Psyonix, in partnership with the world-famous McLaren Automotive, launched the McLaren 570S Car Pack in the game. It will cost $1.99 or thereabouts in your local territory. The pack introduces the ultimate...
October2018
News Psyonix Hosting Rocket League Halloween Event From 15th October To 5th November
Candy for everyone
It's that time of year again where the majority of community-driven video games are celebrating the spooky season. Rocket League is once again joining in on the fun with the return of the Haunted Hallows event. This is technically the first time Rocket League players on Switch will be able to participate in the Halloween scares,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 6th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As the world outside starts to get slightly chillier with every day that passes, team Nintendo Life has more reason than ever to remain safely indoors with our favourite games. Once again, we've shared our plans for the weekend - from co-op adventures to fantasy RPGs - and would love for you to join in via our...
News Psyonix CEO Wants Unified Rocket League Community, Might Take Time To Implement
Requires substantial cooperation and coordination
When Fortnite on PlayStation 4 was recently made compatible with certain other versions of the game, Psyonix's Vice President of Publishing said there were no immediate announcements regarding Rocket League and recommended c
September2018
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 29th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As Saturday slowly but surely creeps into view, team Nintendo Life finds itself once again exploring the games that will be blazing out of our TV screens. We've got some co-op fun, RPG action, sports-based shenanigans, and much more this time around, so make sure to join in the fun by giving our entries a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 22nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend! This wonderful time of the week means that the hard-working members of team Nintendo Life are all heading off to play some of those video game things we all love (while keeping several eyes on the site to make sure it doesn't explode, of course). This week, some of the team are off to EGX,...
News Rocket League Now Has More Than 50 Million Players Worldwide
Cross-play uniting and growing the community
Rocket League might not be the game of the moment, but it's definitely had its fair share of time in the spotlight over the past number of years. Since its initial launch in 2015, its community has grown more and more thanks to the game's release on multiple platforms - including the Nintendo Switch - and...
News New Hot Wheels-Themed DLC For Rocket League Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
Brand new cars, toppers, items and more
The Rocket League collaborations don't look to be coming to a halt anytime soon, with Psyonix and Hot Wheels announcing another round of themed DLC is arriving on 24th September for $5.99 (or the regional equivalent). The Hot Wheels Triple Threat DLC Pack includes three new battle-cars and a variety of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 15th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend! And you know what that means - yes, it's time for the whole Nintendo Life community to get together to chat about the games we'll be playing over the next couple of days. This time around, our esteemed team of staff are working tirelessly on review coverage, reminiscing over games gone by,...
August2018
News Rocket League Is Changing With Its New 'Progression' Update Next Week
An XP overhaul
Psyonix has revealed that Rocket League will receive its new 'Progression' update next week, adding a revamped progression system that looks set to change the way players level up. This new overhaul will move XP from offline matches to online, giving first-time and 'Rocketeer' players alike new ways to unlock free content...
News Psyonix Announces Rocket League: Ultimate Edition, Arrives End Of The Month On Switch
Loads of DLC
If you haven’t ever tried out Rocket League, now might be a good time. Psyonix in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive has announced Rocket League: Ultimate Edition for the Nintendo Switch will arrive instore in North America, Europe and a handful of other territories on 28th August for $49.99 (or the regional equivalent). The...
July2018
News Rocket League Developer Psyonix Reveals Item Drop Rates In Game's Crate System
Transparency
The ongoing commotion regarding loot crates and micro-transactions within video games has now reached an all-time high. Governments worldwide have stepped in and many video game companies have been required to publically disclose the exact odds attached to in-game item unlocks. Psyonix is now also being much more transparent...
News Rocket League's Anniversary Event Starts Next Week With A Brand New Arena Style
Featuring a funky new goal layout
Rocket League is almost three years old now - although not on Switch, of course - and to celebrate, developer Psyonix is hosting an in-game anniversary event featuring a whole lot of fun. The event will run from 9th July to 23rd July and is actually a combined celebration of Rocket League's third...
June2018
News Rocket League Is Getting A Fortnite-Inspired 'Rocket Pass'
Cosmetic rewards during in-game seasons
Psyonix has released details surrounding Rocket League's upcoming 'Rocket Pass' progression system, providing players will several ways to earn new content in the game. The system will work in an almost identical way to the setup seen in Fortnite, with free and premium passes being available for each in-game...
News Panic Button "Very In Demand" After Successful Switch Ports, Working On Several Projects
Including original games
Panic Button's recent work porting games (DOOM, Rocket League, and Wolfenstein II) to Nintendo Switch has been something of a dream period for the studio, with a high level of quality across the board securing it a legion of happy, expectant fans. It would appear that fans are right to be expectant, too, as plenty more...
Guide Nintendo E3 2018 Press Conference Schedule, Rumours, Hopes, And Dreams
Switch, Pokémon, Star Fox, Smash Bros., Fortnite, and more
The hype is real for this year's E3. We've got a resurgent Nintendo, riding on the crest of Switch's enormous success. As a result, every publisher and their mum is trying to squeeze games onto the hybrid console faster than you can say Call of Duty (apart from, it would seem, Activision)...
News Rocket League Is Getting Jurassic World-Themed Goodies On 18th June
They've spared no expense
Psyonix has teamed up with Universal to bring some Jurassic World-themed DLC to Rocket League later this month, adding cars and items from the Jurassic Park franchise into the game. As you can see from the excellent trailer above, you'll soon be able to fly around Rocket League's arenas, scoring hat-tricks and...
May2018
News Salty Shores Update Is Coming To Rocket League Next Week
Grab that sunscreen
Rocket League is very much the game that keeps on giving, with a nearly bottomless amount of post release DLC and support coming from Psyonix at a breakneck pace to keep players engaged in the bizarre soccer/car combat game. Whether it be new arenas, modes, skins, or something else, there’s always something else to look forward...
News Rocket League Will Be Getting A New Arena, Extra Music And Fresh Competitive Season
And that's just for May
Developer Psyonix has revealed some of the content coming to Rocket League this summer, and there are plenty of new extras being patched in for free in the weeks to come. This month, Rocket League on Switch will play host to a new arena, extra music courtesy of ‘Rocket League x Monstercat Vol. 3’ and plenty of rewards no...
April2018
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With the week drawing to a close, it's finally time to kick back and play some games on your console of choice. Here at Nintendo Life, our time of intrepid writers, editors and video producers will be delving into our backlogs (and covering plenty of things for review), so expect a diverse melting pot of...
News Rocket League Update Also Has Twitch Support, But It Doesn't Work Right Now
A sign of things to come...
Rocket League update 1.0.5 is now live, and brings with it a raft of improvements, including tournaments, video capture and better garage inventory management. However, one feature present which wasn't mentioned in the patch notes is the ability to connect your Nintendo Account to video streaming service Twitch -...
News Rocket League Version 1.0.5 Is Now Available For Download
Performance Improvements! Tournaments! Monstercat!
Psyonix has been hyping up an impending update for Rocket League on the Switch for some time now, promising new graphics modes, tournament support, and a whole slew of other goodies to keep players hooked in the crazy battle car sport. At last, the update has now gone live, and boy, is it a doozy...
March2018
News Psyonix Reveals Details Of The New Graphics Update For Rocket League
What a save!
A couple months ago, Psyonix made it clear that it would be releasing a patch for Rocket League on the Switch in the future which would be adding in new video options to give fans greater controls over the fidelity of the experience. The update is due to launch on 3rd April next week, so the studio has chosen to detail what all will be...
News Rocket League's Tournaments Update Will Go Live On Switch On 3rd April
And "performance and visual quality updates"
Psyonix has revealed that Rocket League's 'Tournaments Update' - which was recently tested out in a beta on PC - will be heading to Nintendo Switch on 3rd April. Besides the much-anticipated addition of the Tournaments feature, which will allow players to create and run their own tournaments without...
News Grab Zelda, ARMS, FIFA 18 And More In The Big eShop Sale On 3DS, Wii U And Switch
Bag an EU bargain
With the Nindies Showcase arriving this week (later today, to be exact), what better way to celebrate than some much-needed discounts? Across the European Switch, Wii U and 3DS eShops over 140 titles that have had their prices slashed - including some of the biggest titles to feature on all three platforms. Here are some...
News Rocket League's New Update Brings Bug Fixes and Batmobiles
Justice Premier League
Rocket League continues to be one of the most popular titles on the Switch eShop, and it's about to get even popular as the much-anticipated new update is rolled out across all versions of the game. The new version 1.42 adds in the DC Super Heroes DLC, which includes: Battle-Cars ‘'89 Batmobile’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises...
Feature Nintendo Life's Top Ten eShop Games From Switch's First Year
Three cheers for the underdogs
It's hard to believe the Switch is already a year old. Many of us here at Nintendo Life fondly remember queuing up for our first look at the console that would capture the hearts of millions worldwide and garner both critical acclaim and massive support from developers large and small. It's no secret that games like...
Talking Point Nintendo Life's Favourite Games From Switch's First Year
Here are the games we loved the most on Switch
This weekend, Nintendo Switch will blow out the candles on its very first birthday cake, marking 12 months of incredible sales, a mainstream takeover and a raft of third-party support. It's been a dream scenario for Nintendo, placing the publisher firmly back in the pantheon of modern gaming, and it has...
February2018
News Rocket League Is Teaming Up With WWE This Spring
This is awesome!
Rocket League, that stealth hit that blended genres before going supernova in 2015, is getting another licensed tie-in - this time in the form of big-time wrestling promotion, WWE. The partnership will see some new 'rasslin-related items added to the mix, although the developer hasn't officially revealed what they'll be just yet...
News Panic Button Hints That More Nintendo Switch Ports Are In The Pipeline
"We might have some other titles for that platform"
We'd be willing to bet that before the arrival of DOOM and Rocket League, you hadn't heard of the developer Panic Button. This small company has become something of a household name in Nintendo circles thanks to its impressive work in porting these games to Switch, and it is currently hard at work...
News Rocket League Is About To Get Supercharged With New DC Heroes DLC
Unite the league
Rocket League is the game that keeps on giving, combining incredibly replayable gameplay with a seemingly bottomless amount of new DLC and content updates from Psyonix Studios. The Switch port has received full support—with a performance enhancing patch even due out later this year—and a recent announcement has shown what comic...
