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Celebrate Star Wars Day behind the wheel in Rocket League! Until May 20, unlock Star Wars-themed items like Anakin’s Podracer Decal and the Darth Maul Decal.

It’s almost May the 4th, and new items inspired by the Star Wars galaxy are entering Rocket League at lightspeed!
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⁠Take on Challenges to unlock items based on the fastest sport in the Star Wars universe: podracing. Also, in the Shop, you’ll find the Beskar Car Body based on the galaxy’s most durable metal. Customize Beskar with Decals reminiscent of legendary Mandalorian warriors! This galactic time of year happens in Rocket League now ’til May 20 at 6 PM PT.


[h3]⁠⁠COMPLETE CHALLENGES, YOU WILL[/h3]
Think you’re as good at Soccar as Anakin is at podracing? Then prove it by taking on these three Challenges for in-game rewards!
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⁠Hit the ball 200 times in online matches to unlock the high-voltage Energy Binders Trail. Manage to land 30 aerial hits above the top of the goal, or 30 goals in online matches, and you’ll unlock the slickest paint job on Tatooine: Anakin’s Podracer Decal. Try not to get any sand on it.
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⁠Does your balance lean more towards the dark side? Win ten online matches using the Energy Binders Trail to unlock the Darth Maul Decal! Fear is your ally.


⁠[h3]A BUNDLE MADE FROM PURE MANDALORIAN ALLOY[/h3]
The best things are made of Beskar! Follow the way of the Mandalore with the Beskar Bundle containing the Beskar Car Body. This Car Body is inspired by Din Djarin’s armor, and roars like a Star Wars ship as you zoom around the arena.
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⁠The Beskar Bundle also comes with a shipment of Decals and Wheels based on four other iconic Star Wars characters, including Jedi apprentice Sabine Wren!

[h3]⁠BESKAR BUNDLE (2700 CREDITS)[/h3]

• Beskar Car Body (Hybrid Hitbox)
  
• Beskar (Din Djarin) Wheels
  The Armorer Beskar Decal
  Beskar (The Armorer) Wheels
  Boba Fett Beskar Decal
  Beskar (Boba Fett) Wheels
  Bo-Katan Kryze Beskar Decal
  Beskar (Bo-Katan Kryze) Wheels
  Sabine Wren Beskar Decal
  Beskar (Sabine Wren) Wheels

⁠Want to smuggle even more cargo? Then check out the Darth Maul Wheels (400 credits), Red Lightsaber Boost (400 credits), and The Mandalorian Player Anthem by Ludwig Göransson (300 credits) in the Featured Shop tab. This is the way.
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⁠Important transmission: All the Challenge and Shop items in this crossover (excluding The Mandalorian Player Anthem) are eligible for cross-game ownership, meaning you’re able to use them in Fortnite!
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⁠Living up to a legendary bounty hunter takes a lot longer than one day, which is why Rocket League’s May the 4th event lasts over two weeks! The saga will conclude on May 20.

[h3]The hotfix addresses two issues:[/h3]
🔧 Fixed the Wolverine Slash Goal Explosion so the background behind the goal does not overlap and obscure the explosion.
🔧 Fixed a bug preventing Monstercat Antennas from being used on third-party Car Bodies.

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.