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There are no sadder words in gaming than “Last Online: 1 year ago”. But now’s the time to do something about it, to hit up your old 2’s partner, or reopen the abandoned group DM. With the eternal spirit of gaming friendship in mind, Jump-Start A Friend dishes out in-game rewards for signing in, partying up, and playing Rocket League together.

Get the crew back together from November 9 to 22!



[h2]Step 1 - Sign Up with a Friend[/h2]
Jump-Start A Friend is packed with unlockable rewards, and all you have to do is start! You’ll unlock the "Jump-Starter" Player Title when you sign up at our dedicated Jump-Start A Friend site. If this is your first time connecting your Epic Games Account to the site, you’ll also receive a sweet set of Chopper EG Wheels.

[h2]STEP 2 - Earn Points Together[/h2]
Once you’ve signed up, start connecting with friends to earn points whenever you play Online Matches together. You’ll also be able to earn huge bonuses for bringing back anyone on your Friends List who hasn’t played in the past 30 days.

Looking to party up? You can find like-minded rocketeers to fill your Friends List by joining the Rocket League Discord.

[h3]Points:[/h3]

• 10 Points - Play 1 Online Match with a friend
  20 Points - Play 1 Online Match with a friend who hasn’t played in 30 days
  100 Points - Bonus for your first Online Match with a friend who hasn’t played in 30 days
  • This bonus can only be claimed once per friend, with up to 3 friends for 300 points total.

[h2]Step 3 - Receive Rewards[/h2]
Once you’ve reconnected with friends, all that's left is to play the game! You’ll receive Items like the CutCorner Avatar Border and Pointed Posts Wheels as you earn points together. Once you reach 450 points, you’ll begin unlocking Painted versions of the Manganese Boost. How many colors will you collect?

[h2]Jump-Start A Friend Rewards[/h2]

• 0 points - "Jump-Starter" Player Title
  100 points - CutCorner Avatar Border
  200 points - Sweat Vet Decal
  300 points - Pointed Posts Wheels
  400 points - Manganese Boost
  Manganese Boost Painted Colors
  450 points - Burnt Sienna
  500 points - Gray
  550 points - Lime
  600 points - Saffron
  650 points - Pink
  700 points - Orange
  750 points - Cobalt
  800 points - Purple
  850 points - Forest Green
  900 points - Sky Blue
  950 points - Crimson
  1000 points - Black
  1050 points - Titanium White

[h2]Fast & Furious[/h2]
You’ll need a new look to truly jump-start your crew, and that’s where the Fast & Furious saga’s most iconic cars come in! Pontiac Fiero, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Ice Charger return to the Item Shop, each with a Bundle including five to six Decals, an extra set of Painted Wheels, and unique Engine Audio.

To the joy of JDM fans everywhere, the beloved Nissan Skyline is back on the lot as well! You’ll be able to pick up all four of the Fast & Furious cars in the Item Shop.

It’s time to party up, Jump-Start A Friend will run from November 9 to 22.

[h2]Let’s Paint This City Platinum[/h2]

Season 8 won’t last forever, but the city will always remember your name. In honor of your most recent ranked achievements, this Season’s Rewards will be Player Banners! Tagged by some of Sovereign Heights’ aspiring young street artists, each Player Banner has an animated graffiti effect.

[h2]Season Rewards[/h2]
Here's a reminder of how Competitive Rewards work: make sure you complete your ten placement matches to be placed in a Rank, and then fulfill your appropriate Season Reward Level at that rank (10 wins for each Rank beginning with Bronze).

Like past seasons, Season 8 Rewards will also grant Titles for players at the Grand Champion and Supersonic Legend Rank. Here's the complete Season Rewards Breakdown:

[h2]Season 8 Rewards[/h2]

• Bronze I or higher: S8 – Bronze Player Banner
  Silver I or higher: S8 – Silver Player Banner + lower rewards
  Gold I or higher: S8 – Gold Player Banner + lower rewards
  Platinum I or higher: S8 – Platinum Player Banner + lower rewards
  Diamond I or higher: S8 – Diamond Player Banner + lower rewards
  Champion I or higher: S8 – Champion Player Banner + lower rewards
  Grand Champion I: S8 – Grand Champion Player Banner + lower rewards
  Supersonic Legend: S8 – Supersonic Legend Player Banner + lower rewards

[h2]Grand Champion Title Rewards[/h2]

• Competitive Grand Champion: "S8 GRAND CHAMPION" in Crimson text
  Rumble Grand Champion: "S8 RNG CHAMP" in Crimson text
  Hoops Grand Champion: "S8 DUNK MASTER" in Crimson text
  Snow Day Grand Champion: "S8 BLIZZARD WIZARD" in Crimson text
  Dropshot Grand Champion: "S8 FLOOR DESTROYER" in Crimson text

[h2]Supersonic Legend Title Rewards[/h2]

• Competitive Supersonic Legend: "S8 SUPERSONIC LEGEND" in Titanium White text
  Rumble Supersonic Legend: "S8 RNGENIUS" in Titanium White text
  Hoops Supersonic Legend: "S8 LEGENDARY BALLER" in Titanium White text
  Snow Day Supersonic Legend: "S8 ICE TITAN" in Titanium White text
  Dropshot Supersonic Legend: "S8 TILE ANNIHILATOR" in Titanium White text

Hungry for more? There’s still time to improve your Rank! Season 8 will be live through December 6.

Version: Rocket League v2.22

Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Scheduled Release: 11/1/2022, 4 p.m. PDT / 11 p.m. UTC

[h2]The Highlights[/h2]

• Text Chat has been split out into three dropdown menus to enable finer control over what chat types you want to participate in: Quick Chat, Match Chat, and Party Chat
  
• Expanded Voice Chat controls
  
• Added a new setting to enable or disable player-to-player trading
  

[h2]Changes and Updates[/h2]
Changes to Quick Chat and Text Chat (Settings -> Chat -> Text and Quick Chat Settings)

• Replaced the "Tactical Quick Chat Only" option with a “Block non-tactical Quick Chat” checkbox
  
• When checked/enabled, only the following list of Tactical Quick Chats will be visible:
  
  • All yours.
    
  • Bumping!
    
  • Centering!
    
  • Defending...
    
  • Faking.
    
  • Go for it!
    
  • I got it!
    
  • In position.
    
  • Incoming!
    
  • Need boost!
    
  • On your left.
    
  • On your right.
    
  • Passing!
    
  • Take the shot!
    
• When checked/enabled, you will still see tactical Quick Chats when they are used by players on the opposing team
  
  • Example: An opposing player uses the “Faking.” Quick Chat when it’s bound as a Compliment or Reaction Quick Chat
    
  • To prevent opponent quick chat from appearing, see below for Quick Chat dropdown menu instructions
    
• Added a dropdown menu for Quick Chat. Dropdown options include:
  
  • Allow Quick Chat with Everyone
    
  • Allow Quick Chat with Teammates Only
    
  • Allow Quick Chat with Nobody (Off)
    
• Added a dropdown menu for Match Chat. Dropdown options include:
  
  • Allow Text Chat with Everyone
    
  • Allow Text Chat with Friends and Teammates Only
    
  • Allow Text Chat with Friends Only
    
  • Allow Text Chat with Nobody (Off)
    
• Added a dropdown menu for Party Chat. Dropdown options include:
  
  • Allow Party Text Chat with Everyone
    
  • Allow Party Text Chat with Friends Only
    
  • Allow Party Text Chat with Nobody (Off)
    
• Depending on parental control settings for your account, you may not see all available chat options in each category
  

Voice Chat (Settings -> Chat -> Voice Chat Settings)

• Replaced the ‘Enable Voice Chat’ checkbox found in Settings -> Chat with a dropdown menu. Dropdown options include:
  
  • Allow Voice Chat with Everyone
    
  • Allow Voice Chat with Friends and Teammates Only
    
  • Allow Voice Chat with Friends Only
    
  • Allow Voice Chat with Nobody (Off)
    
• Depending on parental control settings for your account, you may not see all available chat options in each category
  

Player-to-Player Trading

• Under Settings -> Interface, added a checkbox for “Allow Player-to-Player Trading”
  
  • This checkbox controls whether you can initiate or receive trade requests
    
  • When disabled/unchecked, you will not be able to trade with other players
    

Item Shop

• When making a purchase, the account username is now displayed in the confirm purchase pop-up
  
• Added text regarding the refund policy for items and bundles purchased with money instead of in-game Credits (ex: Painted Prestige Bundle, Season 8 Elite Pack)
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [Xbox] Fixed stuttering and/or lag experienced by some players on Xbox consoles in the first 10-20 seconds of Online Matches
  
• [Xbox] Fixed a bug preventing some players on Xbox from seeing in-game friend requests, Club invites, and Party invites
  

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]
For a complete list of Known Issues in Rocket League, go here!

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[h2]Something Strange Is Happening In Farmstead Arena…[/h2]

Though locals have long warned against demoing once the sun goes down, a group of foolish teens has unleashed a long-buried horror from deep below. As the villains of classic horror franchises rise from the soil, brave players who survive their Challenges can earn horrifying rewards.

Play Spooky Cube and Heatseeker in the cursed Farmstead (Spooky) Arena to unlock Golden Pumpkins and Haunted Hallows Challenge Rewards. Still need the perfect spine-chilling soundtrack? Discover frightful Horror Villain Player Anthems in the Item Shop.

Be afraid! Your worst nightmares come to life from October 19 to November 1.



[h2]Spooky Souvenirs[/h2]

Throughout Haunted Hallows, players can complete Haunted Hallows Challenges to unlock rewards inspired by iconic horror movies. Hardcore horror fans will love the Jigsaw Blade Wheels and Sam’s Treat Wheels, while the Snazzy Skull Topper is perfect for those who prefer the fun side of our favorite spooky season.

Wanna Play? Chucky’s Good Guys Wheels will be your friend till the end! We just need to work out a couple of “technical issues” where they “come to life” and start “chasing players.”

Made from a very special kind of leather, the Leatherface’s Mask Decal will have you screaming with excitement. Just don’t ask us where we got it.

Let the games begin! The Billy The Puppet Decal will have you laughing all the way to the winner’s circle. Just don’t let your ego spiral out of control.

[h2]No Tricks, Just Treats[/h2]

Sam has a different Rule #1 than players might be used to: ALWAYS give candy to trick-or-treaters.

In the ghoulish spirit of giving, players can earn Golden Pumpkins to unlock Items from the Velocity, Triumph, and Auriga Item Series’. Golden Pumpkins work just like previous Golden rewards⁠—complete the Challenge up to five times to earn Golden Pumpkins, then open them in your Inventory to unlock items.

Most people are so ungrateful to be alive. But not you. Not anymore. After all, players can also pick up the free “Sole Survivor” Player Title in the Item Shop!

[h2]Enter The Item Shop[/h2]

Nothing sets the mood quite like the perfect spooky soundtrack. This season, stock up on scares with Horror Villain Player Anthems from some of horror’s most iconic franchises. Need a little something extra to cut through the noise? The Billy The Puppet Goal Explosion will also be sold for 800 Credits! These Items will all be available in the Item Shop throughout Haunted Hallows.

[h2]Horror Villain Player Anthems (300 Credits Each)[/h2]

• Chucky’s Laugh Player Anthem
  Halloween Player Anthem
  Hello Zepp Player Anthem
  Leatherface’s Chainsaw Player Anthem
  Trick or Treat Player Anthem
  You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween Player Anthem by Muse

[h2]Spooky Cube LTM[/h2]

Now, the game's simple. Best ones are. Spooky Cube brings a bit of Halloween fun to Farmstead (Spooky) Arena with a dynamic pumpkin cube. With increased ball speed and random bounces, you’ll need to maximize your Halloween spirit if you want to smash this pumpkin! Spooky Cube will be playable from October 19 to 26.



[h2]Heatseeker LTM[/h2]

Dearly departed, we gather here today to play a bone-rattling game of Heatseeker. Like a zombie drawn to brains, the ball will rocket towards your opponent's goal as soon as you touch it, leading to hair-raising long shots and even more terrifying whiffs! Heatseeker will be playable in Farmstead (Spooky) Arena from October 26 to November 1.

Get your candy bowls ready! Haunted Hallows comes alive from October 19 to November 1.


[h3]Billy The Puppet Decal and Jigsaw Blade Wheels[/h3]


[h3]Sam’s Trick Decal and Sam’s Treat Wheels[/h3]


[h3]Chucky Doll Decal and Good Guys Wheels[/h3]


[h3]Leatherface’s Mask Decal and Leatherface’s Chainsaw Wheels[/h3]

Brace yourself Rocket League players, hold onto something I swear to god this is gonna shake you to your core. From now until October 18, the Hoops event is live which, instead of revelling in the lovely, relaxing, embracing football we’ve grown, we’ve gotten another basketball arena. I’m shaking.

That’s right, with a new arena called “The Block”, players will be able to shoot balls into — get this — large circular hoops at each side of the arena, as opposed to the smaller, elegant goals Rocket League is known for.

There’s more! With the new arena and event there’s challenges are rewards to dive — or drive — into. Rewards include the illustrious new game time player anthem, and the animated double dribble topper. What a mouthful, and one you’ll want to nab before the event goes forever.

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