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Patch Notes: Season 8 Live

Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 9/7/2022, 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC

[h2]The Headlines[/h2]
  • Season 8 Rocket Pass, featuring the ‘Honda Civic Type R’ car, has begun
  • The new ‘Sovereign Heights’ Arena can be found in Online Playlists, Private Matches, and Free Play
  • Season 7 Rewards are dropping for all eligible players
  • Additional Patch Notes for the game update on 9/6/2022 (v2.20) can be found here


[h2]Season 8[/h2]

[h3]Rocket Pass[/h3]
  • Season 8 Rocket Pass, featuring the ‘Honda Civic Type R,’ has begun
    • The Honda Civic Type R uses the Octane hitbox
  • EdgeLight: Painted versions of the Honda Civic Type R and Honda Civic Type R-LE feature a new treatment called EdgeLight. This adds a glowing visual effect to the trim.
    • Painted variants of the Honda Civic Type R and Honda Civic Type R-LE are found in Season 8 Rocket Pass Pro Tiers
    • EdgeLight cannot be disabled on Painted variants of the Type R


[h3]Tournaments[/h3]
  • Season 8 Tournaments are now available
  • Any unspent Season 7 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


[h3]Challenges[/h3]
  • Stage 1 Challenges for Season 8 are now live


[h3]Competitive[/h3]
  • Season 8 Competitive has started
  • Season 8 Changes
    • A soft reset has been applied to all Competitive Playlists, similar to previous seasons


[h2]Changes and Updates[/h2]

[h3]Arenas[/h3]
  • Added Forbidden Temple (Day) to the Competitive Playlist rotation
  • Removed Starbase ARC (Aftermath) from all Online Playlists


[h2]New Content[/h2]

[h3]New Arena Variant[/h3]
  • The new ‘Sovereign Heights’ Arena can be found in Online Playlists


[h3]Season 7 Competitive Rewards[/h3]
  • Season 7 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 7 Rewards are non-tradable Boosts
    • Bronze I or higher – Season 7 – Bronze Boost
    • Silver I or higher – Season 7 – Silver Boost + lower Boost
    • Gold I or higher – Season 7 – Gold Boost + lower Boosts
    • Platinum I or higher – Season 7 – Platinum Boost + lower Boosts
    • Diamond I or higher – Season 7 – Diamond Boost + lower Boosts
    • Champion I or higher – Season 7 – Champion Boost + lower Boosts
    • Grand Champion I – Season 7 – Grand Champion Boost + lower Boosts
    • Supersonic Legend – Season 7 – Supersonic Legend Boost + lower Boosts
  • Grand Champion Titles (in Crimson text)
    • Competitive Grand Champion: "S7 GRAND CHAMPION"
    • Rumble Grand Champion: "S7 RNG CHAMP"
    • Hoops Grand Champion: "S7 DUNK MASTER"
    • Snow Day Grand Champion: "S7 BLIZZARD WIZARD"
    • Dropshot Grand Champion: "S7 FLOOR DESTROYER"
  • Supersonic Legend Titles (in Titanium White text)
    • Competitive Supersonic Legend: "S7 SUPERSONIC LEGEND"
    • Rumble Supersonic Legend: "S7 RNGENIUS"
    • Hoops Supersonic Legend: "S7 LEGENDARY BALLER"
    • Snow Day Supersonic Legend: "S7 ICE TITAN"
    • Dropshot Supersonic Legend: "S7 TILE ANNIHILATOR"

Rocket League Patch Notes v2.20: Season 8 Update

Version: Rocket League v2.20

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

Scheduled Release: 9/6/2022, 4 p.m. PDT / 11 p.m. UTC

[h2]The Headlines[/h2]
  • v2.20 prepares Rocket League for Season 8
    • Season 8 begins on 9/7/2022 at 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC
    • Look for additional patch notes detailing Season 8 before the season begins


[h2]New Content[/h2]
[h3]New Arena: Sovereign Heights[/h3]
  • Sovereign Heights is now available in Private Matches, and Free Play
    • Based on community feedback, we equipped this new arena with a grass/turf field. Enjoy!




[h2]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h2]

[h3]Changes to Voice Chat (Toggle Mute)[/h3]
  • Based on community feedback, we have added Toggle Mute as a Voice Chat function option in Rocket League
  • Under Settings -> Chat, we replaced the Push to Talk checkbox with a new Voice Input Mode dropdown
    • Open Mic: Microphone is active all the time, no control input needed
    • Push to Talk: Control input activates microphone in game
    • Toggle Mute: Microphone is active; control input toggles mute
  • The Push to Talk/Toggle Mute default input is set to “F” (keyboard), L3 (PlayStation), LS (Switch and Xbox)


[h3]General[/h3]
  • Clubs: Removed MOTD/news sections from Club pages
    • We opted to remove these features from Clubs due to moderation concerns
  • Added a banner for the 2021-22 RLCS World Champions Team BDS to Champions Field


[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed a placement bug with the party icon on the scoreboard
  • Adjusted appearance of several Decals on the Nissan Z so they appear the same way as on other car bodies
  • Updates to Custom Training packs will no longer corrupt pack progress
    • Progress may look incorrect in the training pack browser for some packs, but will appear correctly once the player loads the pack
  • Fixed a bug preventing some players from being able to join Voice Channels
  • Player names will now display properly in Private Matches when spectating
  • Fixed a visual bug with the Hot Wheels Fast 4WD and MR11 Team Decals
  • Fixed a bug that caused multiple Paint Finishes to appear darker than intended, including ‘Bling,’ ‘Grassy,’ and ‘Glossy’
  • [PlayStation 5] Fixed a bug preventing Rocket League from playing at the correct, higher resolution when the console is set to Quality mode
  • Fixed a bug preventing Apex Wheels from being equippable on the BMW M240i
  • [Custom Training] UI now updates correctly when controls are changed
  • Fixed a bug preventing players from canceling matchmaking when on the Training Arena select screen
  • Players who leave a match will no longer show up in the skip goal replay list
  • Fixed a bug preventing players from seeing their own messages in chat
  • Fixed the Clear All Friend Requests modal so it works as intended


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

Rocket League Season 8 release time - golazos galore

The Rocket League Season 8 release time is rapidly approaching, and developer Psyonix has announced exactly when players of the hit vehicular sports game will be able to kick off.


The new Rocket League season is set to 'Hit The Streets', with a brand new arena and bundles of streetwear accompanying the update. Players will also be able to snag a car taken from real life from the Rocket Pass for the first time in the form of the Honda Civic Type R - one of the best Rocket League cars we've seen on the pass.


So when is the Rocket League Season 8 release time? Read on to find out.


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Rocket League season 8 goes live September 7, with a new car, arena, and more!

It’s that time again, Rocket League fans. Season 8 is almost here, going live September 7 following an in-game update the previous day at 4PM PDT.

This season is bringing the Honda Civic Type R as the first real life car present in a seasonal battle pass, a new arena, a returning event and of course a new pass for players to progress through.

According to the Urban Dictionary, a Civic driver is “A usually white and slightly poor male who wears flat-brimmed hats or beanies, has tattoos and an ego larger then the federal deficit”. Having seen people matching this description out in the wild in the UK, this car is the perfect addition for a certain portion of the Rocket League community. Better yet, this is the Type R version, which can only be a good thing. In game, it has a Octane hitbox.

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Hit The Streets In Season 8

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[h2]It’s Time To Take It Outside[/h2]

Far from the bright lights of Utopia Coliseum, the dynamic neighborhood of Sovereign Heights is home to an underground Soccar scene like no other. While crews of tuner cars compete for street cred, local garages work through the night, beautifying the block with vibrant custom rides.

Dive into the Sovereign Heights Arena, play through a gritty new Rocket Pass, and unlock the classic Honda Civic Type R in Season 8 starting September 7!



[h2]Rocket Pass [/h2]

Inspired by the famously hot hatchback, this in-game Honda Civic Type R is the first-ever IRL car to come included in Rocket Pass Premium! The JDM masterpiece hits the streets with a beloved spec: Octane Hitbox.

Paint the pitch with graffiti-themed Items like the Sprattle Boost, reactive Big Cap Topper, and Savage Spray Goal Explosion. Want to express yourself? Channel your inner meltdown with the Dumpster Fire Player Banner, or go for an old-school streetwear style with the Wrapstar Decal and Franko Fone Wheels.



[h2]Tuner’s Paradise[/h2]

Leveling through the Rocket Pass Tiers also unlocks the upgraded Honda Civic Type R-LE. The addition of a bigger front intake, carbon fiber hood, and rear wing give this 90’s classic a track-focused feel. Players can also load up the original white and red Honda Civic Type R Wheels for a style that’s true to the revered original rims.

Does RGB lighting really increase performance? Scientists say no, but some street-smart engineers rigged up a premium EdgeLight package so you can test it for yourself! This glowing visual effect wraps the bottom of the car’s body kit and will be applied automatically while using a Painted version of either the Honda Civic Type R or Honda Civic Type R-LE. These Painted versions are found above Tier 70 in the Rocket Pass Pro Tiers.



[h2]City on Fire[/h2]

It’s time to touch grass! Located next to the city's famous Centered Park, Sovereign Heights Arena is blanketed in artisanal turf crafted by the neighborhood co-op. You’ll also spy the PsyNet building across the block, home of famous bots like Wolfman, Roundhouse, and Jester.

Once you’re in tight with the local Soccar scene, start competing in Tournaments to win Season 8 Tournament Rewards. Shred the sidewalk with the Sk8s Player Banner, and fire up the coal-powered Hibachi Topper to grill up some street glizzys.

Lucky players might even open up a new Black Market Tournament Reward! Unlock the twinkling Starliner Decal and Amplitude Goal Explosion to build your personal laser light show.



[h2]Word On The Street[/h2]

Season 8 has too much to show all at once, but word travels fast in the Heights. A new Hoops Arena coming later this season promises to revitalize the local streetball scene, while rumors of the annual Haunted Hallows event echo through the alleyways. Keep your ear to the ground—more announcements are sure to come soon!

Season 8 hits the streets Wednesday, September 7, following a game update on Tuesday, September 6 at 4pm PDT.