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Blog Link: https://www.rocketleague.com/news/the-lightning-mcqueen-car-body-and-other-cosmetics-hit-the-soccar-pitch-in-rocket-league

Listen, there’s only one Lightning McQueen. But thanks to the newest in Soccar simulation technology, you can have your very own precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics in Rocket League! Equip the Disney and Pixar’s Cars-inspired Lightning McQueen Car*, and you’ll be hoisting the Piston Cup in no time. The Lightning McQueen Mega Bundle also includes three race-ready Decals, the Ka-chow Goal Explosion, and more!

Speed to the kickoff—the Lightning McQueen Mega Bundle will be available starting November 7.


[h3]LIGHTNING MCQUEEN[/h3]
Ahhhh, breathe in that new preset smell—this is the Lightning McQueen Car you’ve always wanted.

The Lightning McQueen Car is the very first in Rocket League to feature dynamic expressions! Lightning will look around the pitch while you cruise the Arena, then narrow his eyes in focus as you approach supersonic speeds.

With the Lightning McQueen Mega Bundle, you’ll be able to play as three different versions of the Route 66 icon. First up is the classic. With number 95 on the side and a flashy lightning bolt, you’ll be taking the winner’s podium with plenty of style to spare.


Life is a journey, so enjoy the trip. Once you’re off the race track, slip on the Cruisin’ Decal and savor a bit of well-earned rest and relaxation. Doc’s orders!


Being friends with The King has its benefits, and now that Strip Weathers has retired you can don racing’s most famous blue hue with the Dinoco Decal. Wish you could perfectly match your party’s colors in the Arena? You can! Since there’s both a red and blue Decal, you’ll be able to assign each to a team color in your Garage.


The whole world should know when you’re winning. Celebrate every goal with the Ka-chow Goal Explosion. Throw in the “Life Is A Highway” Player Anthem by Rascal Flatts, and they’ll have no choice but to get drivin’.

Of course, no champion race car is complete without a set of wheels to match. The red Lightyear Racing Wheels and blue Lightyear Dinoco Wheels are both tuned and ready for the pitch! Prefer an old-school look? The Lightyear Whitewall Wheels bring back memories of classic hot rods and roadsters.

The Lightning McQueen Car, Ka-chow Goal Explosion, and “Life Is A Highway” Player Anthem will also be available for individual purchase.

[h3]LIGHTNING MCQUEEN MEGA BUNDLE (2500 CREDITS)[/h3]

• Lightning McQueen Car (Dominus Hitbox)
  
• Rust-eze Decal
  
• Dinoco Decal
  
• Cruisin' Decal
  
• Lightyear Racing Wheels
  
• Lightyear Dinoco Wheels
  
• Lightyear Whitewall Wheels
  
• Ka-chow Goal Explosion
  
• Lightning McQueen Player Banner
  
• "Life Is A Highway" Player Anthem by Rascal Flatts
  

*Note: The Lightning McQueen Car can be customized with some Toppers, Boosts, Trails, and Goal Explosions, but not Antennas. This does not include branded items that have their own customization restrictions. The Lightning McQueen Car cannot be customized with Decals besides the Rust-eze, Dinoco, and Cruizin’ Decals.

The Lightning McQueen Bundle will be available starting November 7. See you at center field!

Version: Rocket League v2.33
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 10/17/2023, 4 p.m. PDT / 11 p.m. UTC

[h2]HAUNTED HALLOWS[/h2]

• v2.33 prepares Rocket League for Haunted Hallows
• Haunted Hallows begins Wednesday, October 18 at 9am PDT (4pm UTC)
  
• Unlock new items by completing Haunted Hallows Event Challenges
  
• Items from Golden Pumpkins are eligible for trade-up
  
• The Spooky Cube LTM will be playable from October 18 to October 24
  
• The Haunted Heatseeker LTM will be playable from October 24 to November 1
  
• Farmstead (Spooky) will be available in Private Matches, Exhibition Matches, and Free Play (Update: Farmstead (Spooky) will only be available in the Haunted Hallows LTMs)
  

[h2]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h2]
[h3]Player-to-Player Trading [/h3]

• Added new text to the “All Trades Are Final” pop-up window that appears when a trade is started: “HEADS UP: Player-to-Player trading will be removed on December 5, 2023”
  
  • You can learn more about the removal of trading here

[h3]General[/h3]

• Changed the hitbox on the Formula 1 2021 Car and Formula 1 2022 Car from Dominus to Plank, and adjusted the hitbox positioning
  

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]

• Neo Tokyo (Hacked) now uses the same arena and boost pad collision mesh as all other Arenas
  
• Fixed a bug preventing Custom Tournament creators from spectating ongoing matches
  
• Fixed a softlock issue when returning to the Main Menu after selecting a Private Tournament while using a mouse in the Tournaments menu
  
• The Ombre Decal on the Nissan Silvia and Porsche 911 Turbo can now be customized with Paint Finishes
  
• [PS/Xbox] Fixed a bug preventing some players from seeing the EULA when updated in the game client, or accepting the updated EULA in settings
  
• [PC] Fixed a bug with the Bloom advanced video setting creating light artifacts for some AMD GPU users
  
  • Fix requires Adrenalin Edition 23.8.1 or newer drivers
    

KNOWN ISSUES
For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, go here

Blog Link: https://www.rocketleague.com/news/the-nightmare-before-christmas-brings-joy-to-haunted-hallows/

Everybody makes a scene on Halloween, and for this Haunted Hallows Event we’re spreading the holiday fear with ghoulish goods inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws items are coming to Rocket League! Complete event Challenges to earn skull-rattling rewards, or test your courage as two Limited Time Modes emerge from the shadows.

Face your fears from October 18 to November 1.



[h2]Bone-Chilling Bundles[/h2]

With the Jack Skellington Bundle, the world is your wicked wonderland. Squeeze into Jack’s iconic pinstripe suit with the Jack Skellington Octane Decal, or pretend you’re taking his no-legged best friend for a walk with the Zero Topper. Just please, try not to upset the Mayor.

Equip the Jack Skellington Goal Explosion and Jack’s skeletal grin will appear whenever you score, sending your rival team running in fear. If you’re looking for a soundtrack for this spirited season, the “This is Halloween” Player Anthem just might be your perfect pick! 

[h3]Jack Skellington Bundle (1500 Credits)[/h3]

• Jack Skellington Octane Decal
  
• Spiral Hill Wheels
  
• Jack Skellington Goal Explosion
  
• Jack Skellington Player Banner
  
• Zero Topper
  
• “This is Halloween” Player Anthem
  

The new Sally Decal isn’t just a miracle of scientific reanimation—it's also universal! You can pick one up in the Item Shop for 300 Credits. Oh, and don’t worry if it smells a bit sickly. That’s just the frog’s breath.



[h2]Beardy and Buggy[/h2]

Trade your fancy carbon fiber for a burlap sack with the universal Oogie Boogie Decal, or grab the Oogie's Worms Boost made from a supersonic batch of wiggling worms.

Not feeling jolly enough? Lock, Shock, and Barrel have inspired the next item. Simply pop the Sandy Claws Topper on your car and let the merriment commence! Add on some Man-Eating Wreath Wheels, and soon you’ll be scoring scares like a pro.

When it comes to Halloween decorations, some people just can’t get enough. Listen, we get it. That’s why The Nightmare Before Christmas Mega Bundle contains every single item from the Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws Bundles, plus the universal Sally Decal. It’s a scream come true!

[h3]Oogie Boogie Bundle (800 Credits)[/h3]

• Oogie Boogie Universal Decal
  
• Oogie's Winch Wheels
  
• Oogie's Worms Boost
  

[h3]Sandy Claws Bundle (500 Credits)[/h3]

• Sandy Claws Topper
  
• Man-Eating Wreath Wheels
  

[h2]Challenge Rewards[/h2]

Your trick-or-treating bucket will be full in no time when you earn Haunted Hallows Challenge rewards! For the witches out there, the floating eyeballs and squirming centipedes of the Creep Jar Player Banner and Avatar Border will have you feeling right at home. 

Get creepy cute with the frankenblobby Bolt Head Topper, or equip the retro Vampire Teeth Antenna if you vant a bite of Halloween nostalgia.

Players can also earn up to five Golden Pumpkins by completing Challenges. Luckily, there’s nothing sinister hiding inside—just open them in your Inventory to instantly unlock items from the Turbo, Elevation, and Zephyr Item Series!



[h2]Spooky Cube[/h2]

Hop into Farmstead (Spooky) Arena and smash that pumpkin! In the Spooky Cube Limited Time Mode, the ball has been replaced by a super speedy jack-o-lantern. You’ll need quick reflexes to chase down this ghastly gourd once it begins bouncing around the Arena on October 18.



[h2]Haunted Heatseeker[/h2]

Tired of dribbling? Nothing a little possession can’t fix. In Haunted Heatseeker, you’ll find that a ghastly presence takes control of the ball, launching it across the Arena with even the slightest of touches. Be wary, for if your opponent manages to block this powerful shot it will bounce right back towards your own goal instead! Players who prefer tricks over treats might even choose to sneak across the Arena for a quick Demo.

Enter if you dare—the door between Halloween Town and Rocket League opens on October 18.

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