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Epic Games rolls out new Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys accounts for kids

Epic Games has begun to roll out a new type of account that is specifically for children using the service to play online, multiplayer games. The new accounts are called ‘Cabined Accounts’, and will aim to provide a tailored experience that is both safe and inclusive for younger players using Epic Games.

The Cabined Accounts began being rolled out yesterday, Wednesday 7, in games such as Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. Most Epic users might recall seeing a one-time request for their age when first using Epic Games Store. Essentially, any user who says that they’re under the age of 13 will be granted a Cabined Account.

A Cabined Account will allow the player to access the games they know and love, but a few key features will be disabled. This includes voice and text communications, the ability to buy in-game items with real money, and the means to download games that aren’t by Epic.

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Patch Notes: Season 9 Live

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

Scheduled Release: 12/7/2022, 8 a.m. PST / 4 p.m. UTC

[h2]The Headlines[/h2]
  • Season 9 Rocket Pass, featuring the Emperor car, has begun
  • The new ‘Forbidden Temple (Fire & Ice)’ Arena is live in Online Playlists, Private Matches, Exhibition Matches, and Free Play
  • Season 8 Rewards are dropping for all eligible players

[h2]Season 9[/h2]
[h3]Rocket Pass[/h3]
  • Season 9 Rocket Pass, featuring the Emperor car, has begun
    • Emperor uses the Breakout hitbox

[h3]Tournaments[/h3]
  • Season 9 Tournaments are now available
  • Any unspent Season 8 Tournament Credits automatically convert into rewards
    • Tournament Credits have converted to the highest level reward you are capable of earning based on your Tournament Rank and the amount of Tournament Credits you have remaining
    • Every player who played in at least one tournament this season will receive one All-Star cup
  • New Tournament Reward items have been added

[h3]Challenges[/h3]
  • Season 9 Stage 1 Challenges are live

[h3]Competitive[/h3]
  • Season 9 Competitive has started
  • Season 9 Changes
    • Similar to previous seasons, a soft reset has been applied to all Competitive Playlists

[h2]New Content[/h2]
[h3]New Arena Variant[/h3]
  • The new Arena ‘Forbidden Temple (Fire & Ice)’ is now available

[h3]Season 8 Competitive Rewards[/h3]
  • Season 8 Competitive has ended. Season Reward Items and Titles will be awarded for your highest Rank achieved during the season, and successful completion of the appropriate Season Reward Levels.
  • Season 8 Rewards are non-tradable Player Banners
    • 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
  • Grand Champion Titles (in Crimson text)
    • Competitive Grand Champion: ‘S8 GRAND CHAMPION’
    • Rumble Grand Champion: ‘S8 RNG CHAMP’
    • Hoops Grand Champion: ‘S8 DUNK MASTER’
    • Snow Day Grand Champion: ‘S8 BLIZZARD WIZARD’
    • Dropshot Grand Champion: ‘S8 FLOOR DESTROYER’
  • Supersonic Legend Titles (in Titanium White text)
    • Competitive Supersonic Legend: ‘S8 SUPERSONIC LEGEND’
    • Rumble Supersonic Legend: ‘S8 RNGENIUS’
    • Hoops Supersonic Legend: ‘S8 LEGENDARY BALLER’
    • Snow Day Supersonic Legend: ‘S8 ICE TITAN’
    • Dropshot Supersonic Legend: ‘S8 TILE ANNIHILATOR’

[h2]Changes and Updates[/h2]
[h3]General[/h3]
  • Retired the “PsyNet” default avatar icon
    • This is replaced on all platforms with the blank headshot avatar
  • Friends List: Removed platform icons from the Recent Players tab
  • Quick Chat: Added “Allow Quick Chat with Friends Only” option
    • This was included in update v2.23 but we forgot to add it to the patch notes. Wow! Sorry! No problem.


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

Unleash the Elements in Season 9

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[h2]Hot Like Fire, Cool Like Ice[/h2]
Long held in place by an ancient seal, the dragons of Forbidden Temple Arena have finally awoken from their slumber. As the two resume their eternal battle, these legendary beasts have left a treasure trove of elemental Items in their wake.

Discover the secrets of a long-lost Rocket Pass, unearth Forbidden Temple (Fire & Ice), and harness the power of the Emperor Car in Season 9, starting December 7!



[h2]An Elemental Rocket Pass[/h2]
While dragons may claim the skies above, the Arena is ruled by a different breed of beast. Wrought from the elements, the Emperor muscle car comes to Rocket League with four different versions! The base car is available immediately with Rocket Pass Premium, and working through the Tiers will unlock the upgraded Emperor II.

Two more Special Edition versions will be available in the Pro Tiers. Emperor II: Frozen brings chill vibes to your sweatiest matches, or you can light up the Arena with Emperor II: Scorched. All versions of Emperor will use the Breakout Hitbox and are available in Rocket Pass Premium.

After you’ve got the new car, you’ll need some Items to go with it! Fans of the Interstellar Decal will be starstruck by the constellation-inspired Constella Decal, while the fire and ice theme continues with two sets of Special Edition Wheels. Equip the Piercer: Crystalized Wheels to freeze out the competition, or slip into the Forerunner: Roasted Wheels for your next barn burner.

Missed out on 2017’s Dragon Banner Season Rewards? You’ll have another chance to feed your draconic side with the Ice Drake and Fire Drake Player Banners.

Those who venture into the Rocket Pass Pro Tiers can earn two new Goal Explosions. Unleash the fury of fire with the Brimstone Goal Explosion at Tier 95, or unlock the Ice Age Goal Explosion at Tier 115 to put the world on freeze. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg—just like Season 5's Cosmosis Goal Explosion, both these effects will spread across the Arena, briefly covering the pitch in fire or ice whenever you score!



[h2]Play with Fire, Break the Ice[/h2]
We finally found out why the Forbidden Temple is so, well… forbidden. With both dragons let loose, the once lush Arena has been transformed into a wasteland of permafrost and molten lava. Despite the damages, Forbidden Temple (Fire & Ice) seems like the perfect place for a friendly game of Soccar!



[h2]Tournament Rewards[/h2]
This Season’s Tournament Rewards really bring the heat. Leave a trail of flames behind you with the Seared Trail and Fireball Boost. But first, you’ll need something to burn, and the Oil Can Antenna has all the fuel you’ll ever need.

For the truly lucky, this Season’s Black Market Rewards bring out the fiery side of competition. Light up the night with an incendiary Fire Clap Goal Explosion, or tap into something monstrous with the Skulking Scale, an animated Decal that mixes glittering crystal with the scales of a dragon.



[h2]Secrets of the Temple[/h2]
After the devastation of the temple grounds, we discovered several ancient tomes amongst the rubble. Their true meaning has yet to be unlocked, but so far we’ve deciphered two short messages: Frosty Fest will bring extremely chill vibes, and Neon Nights is returning with the hottest beats ever! Our trained Psyonix Archeologists will report back with more info soon.

Season’s end also means Season 8 Tournament Credits will reset. Players who participated in Competitive Tournaments during Season 8 will receive an All-Star Cup reward. Unspent Tournament Credits will be converted to the highest level reward a player is eligible to earn based on their Tournament Rank and Tournament Credit amount. This conversion will happen automatically the first time you log into Season 9.

Keep your thermostat close—Season 9 begins Wednesday, December 7!

Rocket League Patch Notes v2.23

Version: Rocket League v2.23

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

Scheduled Release: 11/29/2022, 4 p.m. PST / 11/30/2022, 12 a.m. UTC

[h2]The Headlines[/h2]
  • v2.23 prepares Rocket League for Season 9. Additional patch notes will be posted when Season 9 begins on 12/7/2022 at 8 a.m. PST / 4 p.m. UTC
  • More info on Season 9 is coming soon!


[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed a bug blocking the upload of new Custom Training Packs (PRIME-39164)
  • Fixed appearance of trim on multiple Black Painted Car Bodies by making it darker
    • ‘Dominus’
    • ‘Insidio’
    • ‘Imperator DT5’
    • ‘Jager 619 RS’
    • ‘Mantis’
    • ‘Endo’
    • ‘Centio’
    • ‘Animus GP’
    • ‘Guardian GXT’
  • [PlayStation] Fixed a crash scenario when playing splitscreen with four players
  • Fixed player chat restrictions so player join and leave messages will appear with any setting
  • Fixed a bug preventing a voice channel change when a player changes teams
  • Fixed Transparent Goalposts on ‘Utopia Coliseum (Gilded)’
  • Fixed a bug causing the Total Challenges completed tracker to display an incorrect value if a Win Streak challenge is completed at the same time as any other Challenges
  • [Nintendo Switch] Fixed appearance of thumbnail for ‘Franko Fone: Inverted’ Wheels
  • ‘Response Team’ Decal now appears correctly when used on Painted ‘Road Hog’ Car Bodies
  • Fixed appearance of ‘Lucky Cat’ Topper
  • Fixed appearance of Painted ‘MG-88’ Decals on Painted ‘Dominus’ Car Bodies
  • Fixed several localization and text bugs


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

Fortnite crossover gives a taste of open world Rocket League—something Psyonix once considered




I'm going to wax slightly lyrical here but Rocket League is one of those games I can't imagine existing in any other form. Yes it's now accumulated many years' worth of cruft around it but developer Psyonix has never messed with that near-perfect core experience. Psyonix is now owned by Epic which has seen plenty of crossover between the game and Fortnite, but the latest stirs a dim memory of what could have been: one of the roads that these battle cars never traveled...
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