Psyonix is bringing tons of changes to Rocket League, including a complete overhaul of its challenge system.Īll players will have access to weekly and seasonal challenges with three new challenges added each week. The free-to-play transition won’t just change the game’s price.
Anyone who downloads it will be able to go online and start playing for free on any platform as long as they have an internet connection.
The game will no longer require a PS Plus or Nintendo Online subscription, similar to how games like Fortnite work on those platforms. Not only will Rocket League be free, but fans will not need to purchase additional online services to play it. Players can switch which system is their primary platform at any time, but the unlinked platform cannot be connected to another Epic Games account. New players will need to have purchased 500 credits to trade items with one another. Any purchased items can not be traded between personal accounts, which developer Psyonix says is in place to curb fraud.
Tokens and credits will not carry over between accounts, nor will premium DLC packs or console-exclusive items, such as Mario-themed items. All progress, experience points, and rank from that platform will carry over to any other linked platforms. By connecting an Epic Games account to the game, players can set a primary platform. The revamped Rocket League will bring one of fans’ most requested features to the game: Cross-platform progression. The newly free version will host a Llama-Rama event in-game during its launch weekend where players can earn rewards in both Rocket League and Fortnite. Players who download on the Epic Game Store will receive the Sun Ray Boost and Hot Rocks Trail. Rocket League will launch on Epic Games Store on September 23 as well and players will receive a $10 coupon for buying it there before October 23, which can be redeemed to buy games or add-ons above $15.
The current game will receive an update on September 16 to pave the way for the change. The free-to-play upgrade is coming to all platforms on September 23.