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In the Rocket League | X-Men ‘97 event, customize your ride with X-Men Decals, Boosts, Wheels, and more.

Update: An earlier version of this blog stated that several Decals listed below are eligible for cross-game ownership with Fortnite. These Decals are not cross-game eligible, and the blog has been updated to reflect this.

Welcome to the next stage in Soccar’s evolution! From April 23 at 9 AM PT to May 3, 2024, at 9 AM PT, Rocket League will mutate as items based on some of the most powerful characters from X-Men blast onto the arena.
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⁠Carry on Professor X’s legacy by completing Challenges to unlock Toppers, Player Banners, and other items inspired by Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 on Disney+. Also, items based on iconic heroes like Cyclops, Wolverine, and Storm have swiped into the Item Shop. Make a pit stop to check out these Decals and more!

[h3]TAKE ON CHALLENGES, BUB[/h3]


⁠⁠⁠Warm up the Blackbird—there are twelve X-Men Challenges that each offer a different reward.
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⁠⁠Speaking of the X-Jet, the Blackbird is one of three unlockable Toppers, alongside the Cerebro and Sentinel Head. But first, are you on the side of good or evil? Show where your allegiance lies with three Player Banners, including X-Men, Wolverine, or… Magneto. If you’re one of the heroes, you might also want to swap in the X-Men Wheels.
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⁠If you’re as good with a deck of cards as you are with a Soccar ball, then the Gambit Decal is your ace of spades. Every match is more exciting when there are fireworks, so bring the pyrotechnics to the arena with the Jubilee’s Pyrotechnic Energy Boost. Like your energy a bit more… negative? Leave unstable energy wherever you go with the Marvel Crackle Trail.
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⁠By completing one of the more difficult Challenges (Play 20 Online Matches), you’ll earn a Golden X-Crate. Open it up from inside your inventory to unlock items from the Champions, Vindicator, or Velocity Series. You can complete this Challenge up to five times, meaning you can unlock up to five X-Crates! There’s also an unlimited Win 10 Online Matches Challenge, which rewards 20,000 XP each time.

[h3]⁠GO ROGUE WITH MORE X-MEN ITEMS[/h3]
From energy beams to weather control and magnetism, it’s fair to say that mutant powers come in all shapes and sizes. Show off the full force of the X-Men with the many Decals and other items in the Item Shop!
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⁠First up are two items based on the stand-in leader of the X-Men, Cyclops. Inspire your teammates with the Cyclops Fennec Decal, which replicates Scott Summer’s classic blue and yellow costume. Pair it with the Cyclops’ Optic Blast Boost to zoom off with a red laser beam! When boosting, be careful not to bump into the Rogue Breakout Decal.



⁠⁠Where Cyclops can be found, Jean Grey isn’t far behind. The Jean Grey Dominus Decal features animated flames showing the pyrokinetic power of the cosmic entity that used to control Jean’s mind.
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⁠Next up is the Mistress of the Elements. Turn every match into a lightning round with the Storm Breakout Decal. And brighten up the arena even more with the Jubilee Octane Decal complete with shiny sparkles.
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⁠How about swapping out the carbon fiber for adamantium? The Wolverine Octane Decal will give your ride retro vibes with Logan’s iconic yellow threads. Celebrate your goals with Snikt! and circumstance with the Wolverine Slash Goal Explosion.
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⁠Here’s something that’ll attract attention. Conquer the arena like the powerful leader of the Brotherhood with the Magneto Dominus Decal—a perfect fit for the Mutant Brotherhood Wheels. Control over magnetism not included.
[h3]⁠X-MEN MEGA BUNDLE (1500 CREDITS)
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• Cyclops Fennec Decal
• Rogue Breakout Decal
  
• Storm Breakout Decal
• Jean Grey Dominus Decal
• Magneto Dominus Decal
• Jubilee Octane Decal
• Wolverine Octane Decal
• Cyclops’ Optic Blast Boost
• Wolverine Slash Goal Explosion (800 Credits individually)
  
• Mutant Brotherhood Wheels (400 Credits individually)

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[h3]⁠X-MEN MEGA BUNDLE + FENNEC (2000 CREDITS)[/h3]
Can’t wait to see the Cyclops Decal in action? The X-Men Mega Bundle + Fennec includes everything in the Mega Bundle plus the Fennec Car Body (Saffron)!

• Fennec Car Body (Saffron) (700 Credits individually)
  
• Cyclops Fennec Decal
• Rogue Breakout Decal
• Storm Breakout Decal
• Jean Grey Dominus Decal
• Magneto Dominus Decal
• Jubilee Octane Decal
• Wolverine Octane Decal
• Cyclops’ Optic Blast Boost
• Wolverine Slash Goal Explosion (800 Credits individually)
  
• Mutant Brotherhood Wheels (400 Credits individually)

[h3]⁠X-MEN DECAL PACK (1000 CREDITS)[/h3]

• Cyclops Fennec Decal
  Rogue Breakout Decal
  Storm Breakout Decal
  Jean Grey Dominus Decal
  Magneto Dominus Decal
• Jubilee Octane Decal
• Wolverine Octane Decal

⁠While in the Shop, make sure to head to the Free Item tab for the “Mutant” Player Title!
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⁠Rocket League | X-Men ‘97 runs from April 23 to May 3. Unleash your own powers and start working on those Challenges soon!

Version: Rocket League v2.38
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 4/16/2024, 4 PM PT / 11 PM UTC

[h2]THE HEADLINES[/h2]

• Boost Nameplate Indicators have been added to all game modes.
  
• The names of several item rarity categories have changed.
  
• The “Show Rank Info” Checkbox has been replaced with a new “Show Competitive Ranks” Dropdown list.
  
• The Bugatti Centodieci is now fully customizable.

[h2]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h2]
[h3]Boost Nameplate Indicators[/h3]

• Boost Nameplate Indicators are a new feature on Player Nameplates to keep you informed of your teammate’s Boost levels.
  
• A new circular boost meter will be visible to the left of your teammate’s name.
  
  • If you’re using Simplified Nameplates, the circle appears above your teammate’s triangle indicator.
• The circle will appear full when your teammate’s Boost is at 100, empty at 0, and updates in real-time as your teammate goes through Boost or picks Boost up.
  
• Boost information is only available for teammates, so you’ll never know how much Boost your opponents have.
  
• Boost information for all players is visible during goal replays, when you are spectating a live match, and when you are watching a saved replay.
  
• Boost Nameplate Indicators are active in all game modes.

[h3]Item Rarity Name Changes[/h3]The names of several item rarity categories have changed:

• Common has changed to Base
• Uncommon has changed to Sport
• Rare has changed to Special
• Very Rare has changed to Deluxe
• Limited has changed to Luxury
• Import, Exotic, Black Market, Premium, and Legacy are unchanged

[h3]Show or Hide Competitive Ranks[/h3]
The “Show Rank Info” Checkbox under Settings > Gameplay has been replaced with a new “Show Competitive Ranks” Dropdown list. This setting controls whether you see rank info in the play menu and the post-match screen for the respective modes. Options on the new dropdown list include:

• None
  
• Extra Modes Only
  
• Standard Modes Only
  
• All

[h3]Bugatti Centodieci[/h3]

• The Bugatti Centodieci is now fully customizable!
  
• If you own the Bugatti Centodieci, the following Base Decals have been added to your inventory:
  
  • Flames
    
  • Lightning
    
  • Stripes
    
  • Wings

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed Play Menu navigation so your last selection is remembered.
  
• Fixed a bug causing a yellow square outline to appear when navigating between menus.
  
• Restored the Restore Defaults button in the Mutators Menu under Private and Exhibition Matches.
  
• Fixed appearance of Boost on the Admiral and Batmobile (2022) Car Bodies.
  
• Fixed appearance of the Wrapstar Decal when equipped on the Gold painted Octane Car Body.
  
• Fixed Garage and Inventory sorting behavior for Mazda RX-7 Decals.

[h2]KNOWN ISSUES[/h2]
For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, go here.

Soon in Rocket League, your teammates’ nameplates will display how much boost they have left! Also, certain item rarities are getting a name change.

Rocket League is a game full of modes where you need to think quickly on your feet – er, Wheels. Maybe you’ve taken to the air only to see your teammate’s “Need boost!” in the chat a split second too late. You lose the fifty, your teammate can’t make it back in time, and it’s game over.

Starting in tomorrow’s update, though, the nameplates over your teammates will show how much boost they have left! Their remaining boost will be displayed in a small circle gauge next to their display name.



Read more about these upgraded nameplates, plus changes to item rarity names also in the update.

[h3]Nameplates: Now with Teammate Boost Indicators[/h3]
The core of this change is that we feel visible boost levels will lessen confusion between teammates. For example, let’s say you have a teammate dribbling up the field. You may ask yourself, “Are they being slow and methodical on purpose… or are they just short on boost?” With the upgraded nameplates, you’ll have a better idea of what your teammates are doing.

Knowing teammates’ boost levels is important for high-skill players, but also Rocket League players as a whole. Many players may not fully understand the significance of boost management, so we feel that showing players how their teammates are handling boost will help them make better decisions for themselves and their team.

The reason we went with nameplates to display this information—instead of a HUD addition—is because we believe an always-on boost indicator for all your teammates would be difficult to follow and would distract from gameplay. (Additionally, we believe knowing your teammates’ boost levels at all times isn’t necessary.) It's a careful balance between providing useful information to players without adding too much visual noise.

As a reminder, these boost indicators only apply to your teammates, not anyone on the opposing team! We’d love to hear what you think of this feature, so head over to the Rocket League subreddit or Discord and be heard.

[h3]Rarity Name Changes[/h3]
Starting in tomorrow’s update, the names of these item rarities will change:

• Common → Base
• Uncommon → Sport
• Rare → Special
• Very Rare → Deluxe
• Limited → Luxury

Stay tuned for the patch notes for this update, being published after the update goes live tomorrow, April 16 at 4 PM PT / 11 PM UTC.

Control your car… and your chi.

You’ve mastered hitting the Soccar ball, now it’s time to master “bending” your way ‘round rivals with the inspiration of water, earth, fire, and air. Kit out your ride in Rocket League with chi-infused accessories inspired by the spiritual world of Avatar: The Last Airbender!
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⁠These accessories—including Decals based on fan-favorite characters like Aang, Katara, and Toph—are in the Item Shop now ‘til April 28, 2024, at 9 AM PT.
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[h2]⁠AANG AND THE GANG[/h2]
We might not have as much wisdom as Uncle Iroh, but we know that you must steer in harmony with your teammates to emerge victorious in the arena. One way you could achieve that balance is by channeling the spirit of The Last Airbender himself with the Aang Octane Decal.
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⁠That being said, the Katara Takumi Decal also makes quite an inspirational splash, embodying the same unwavering sense of justice and determination as the skilled waterbender it's based on. Would you prefer to bring the heat? Blaze your way to the goal with the fiery Zuko Dominus Decal.
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⁠If you’re trying to be a force on the field, you should be driving like a Sky Bison, so step into the fluffiest ride in the arena with the Appa Merc Decal! Or, face the opposition head-on while echoing the power of an earthbending prodigy with the Toph Beifong Fennec Decal.
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⁠Whatever element you wield, just be careful you don’t bump into innocent vegetables, as the Cabbage Merchant Masamune Decal will provide plenty of greenery with its animated cabbages.



⁠Water, earth, fire, and air collide in the Avatar: The Last Airbender Mega Bundle, which contains all six Avatar Decals plus the Avatar Elemental Boost. Each item is also available for purchase individually.

[h3]⁠AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER MEGA BUNDLE (1100 CREDITS)[/h3]

• Aang Octane Decal (300 Credits individually) (eligible for cross-game ownership with Fortnite)
  
• Katara Takumi Decal (300 Credits individually)
  
• Zuko Dominus Decal (300 Credits individually)
  
• Toph Beifong Fennec Decal (300 Credits individually)
  
• Cabbage Merchant Masamune Decal (300 Credits individually)
  
• Appa Merc Decal (300 Credits individually)
  
• Avatar Elemental Boost (400 Credits individually) (eligible for cross-game ownership with Fortnite)

All four physical elements combine in the Avatar Elemental Boost.

⁠The Avatar items are available now through April 28. Which elements will you bring to the arena?

Hey folks! Starting right now, a new US Central server region is live in Rocket League! We know this has been a longtime ask from North American players, and we’re excited to bring the new region online.

Servers for Online Matches: Servers in US Central are located in Illinois, Iowa, and Texas. With the new region online, Illinois and Texas servers originally located in US East are now part of US Central. To check out the new server region, open the Casual or Competitive Cards in the Play Menu, select Regions, and choose US Central on the list.

Tournament Servers: With the new region coming online, the location of Tournament servers is not changing – US Tournament servers will continue to be hosted in Illinois, Iowa, and Texas as they’ve always been.

You can ensure you're seeing the correct Tournament schedule by going to Settings > Gameplay > Tournament Schedule Region. From there, players in North America should select US East, US Central, or US West to see the Tournament schedule best for them. After choosing one of the three US regions, the region listed on the Tournament Details page should appear as “US-Central.”

Thanks everyone, and let us know what you think of the new region once you have a chance to check it out!