Rocket League News

Earlier this summer, we talked about players experiencing poor online match quality caused by DDOS attacks targeting our game servers, along with other server performance-related issues. Released across multiple game and server client updates over the last several weeks, we have deployed a series of fixes designed to neutralize popular DDOS attack methods, while ensuring that the bad actors behind these attacks are not rewarded for match disruption.
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⁠First, we made adjustments to how incoming connections are treated by the server. With this change, many of the most popular DDOS attack methods, which involve flooding a server with hundreds or thousands of connections at once, are ineffective right from the start. Second, we changed our server infrastructure to dramatically reduce the chance of a targeted match being affected.
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⁠Along with these improvements, we also changed how our game servers treat player disconnections associated with DDOS attacks. The game server will now disconnect all players in this scenario at the same time, and award everyone with a No Contest. This means attack victims no longer see an MMR loss — which is especially important in Competitive lobbies — and bad actors don’t see an MMR gain.
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⁠With these changes now live for several weeks, some players may have already noticed an improvement in match quality. DDOS attacks not only target a specific match, but have the potential to impact other matches hosted on the same server hardware, also known as the “noisy neighbor effect.” By neutralizing these DDOS attack methods, we’ve seen a major improvement in online match quality for all players — regardless of if their match was being targeted or not.
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⁠We are keeping a close watch on new attack methods if they appear and become popular so we can neutralize them as quickly as possible. We are also still mid-stream on some server hardware changes and improvements that we’ll complete later this month.
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⁠We appreciate everyone’s patience as we’ve worked on and implemented these changes, and we hope you make the most of them through the last weeks of Season 15 and beyond.

The winning Decal will be granted to all owners of the car in-game. Read more on the prizes!

There’s nothing quite like putting a fresh new Decal on your car… except putting on a Decal that you made.
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⁠Next Season’s Rocket Pass Premium will feature the BMW 1 Series Car Body as the auto-unlock, and you have the opportunity to design a Decal that’ll be granted to all BMW 1 Series owners in Rocket League! The Rocket League x BMW Decal Contest runs August 9 until August 30.
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⁠⁠An early heads-up! BMW 1 Series uses the Octane hitbox.

[h3]How the Decal Design Contest Works[/h3]
Your design can come in the form of a drawing, a fancy render, or anything in between! Submit your design on X or Instagram by posting it with the hashtags #RocketLeagueBMWDecalContest and #contest. All contest entries must be submitted August 9 at 12 AM PT through August 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT, and each participant is limited to one entry.
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The judges will be two experts from BMW and two Rocket League designers, and the winner will be announced in October 2024! Shortly after, the winning design will be turned into a Decal that’ll be granted to all owners of next Season’s Rocket Pass Premium. This Decal will be cross-game eligible with Fortnite!
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⁠Contest participants must be at least 13 years old to participate. For the complete contest details and requirements, see the Rocket League x BMW Decal Contest Official Rules.

[h3]Prizing Breakdown[/h3]

1st place

• $3,000 USD
  
• Rocket Pass Premium grant
  
• Design made into a Decal that’ll be granted to all owners of next Season’s Rocket Pass Premium

2nd place

• $2,000 USD
  
• Rocket Pass Premium grant

3rd place

• $1,000 USD
  
• Rocket Pass Premium grant

Pitch your idea by August 30, and you just might see it on the pitch!

Get Challenge and Shop items… including Anthems from DJ Alan Walker himself!
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⁠⁠Rocket League’s in-game music festival Neon Nights is back with a new headline act: Alan Walker! The incognito EDM producer and DJ is ready to mix up your Rocket League matches with his most high-octane songs yet… Turn on Alan Walker Player Anthems and bump up the volume 🔊
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⁠While taking in the sounds of four Alan Walker Player Anthems from the Shop, complete Neon Nights Challenges for more Alan Walker items, including yet another Anthem and the A.W. Mask Topper! Who said festival season was over? Neon Nights takes over the arena from August 7 at 9 AM PT to August 21, 2024, at 6 PM PT.

[h3]Neon Nights ft. Alan Walker [/h3]

⁠⁠⁠Alan Walker’s music has sounded in virtual worlds, dystopian sci-fi videos, and even his own mobile game! Some of Walker’s earliest tunes found a home in viral gameplay montages on YouTube, helping him amass a global audience of more than 125 million “Walkers”. Now, his latest songs on Monstercat are finding a home in Rocket League!
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⁠Four brand new tracks from Alan Walker will be blastable as Player Anthems, starting with the Wake Up (feat. MRD) Player Anthem Challenge reward. The other three Anthems are available to purchase in the Item Shop and will be in regular rotation on Rocket League Radio.

[h3]Neon Nights Challenge Rewards [/h3]

⁠It’s not just the beat that’s dropping. In addition to the Wake Up (feat. MRD) Player Anthem, players can earn Alan Walker-themed items for completing Neon Nights Challenges. Score ten goals in Online Matches to unlock the A.W. Mask Topper, and get two Aerial Hits to unlock the A.W. Octane Decal. Fancy taking some Walker Wheels for a spin (literally)? The Walkzz Wheels are yours if you can get 50 Centers or Clears in Online Matches.
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⁠Going for gold? Golden rewards get a musical makeover as Golden Records. Play 15 Online Matches to add a new Golden Record to your collection, repeatable five times. Open these records in your inventory to unlock items from the Impact, Zephyr, and Victory Series. If you need some extra XP, rinse and repeat the unlimited Win 10 Online Matches Challenge for 20,000 XP each time.
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⁠These all are just some of the rewards you can net from Neon Nights!

[h3]Walkin’ to the Shop[/h3]
Alan Walker Anthem Bundle (900 Credits)

⁠Dream big, chase your passions, and let the music guide you. Before you bag Wake Up (feat. MRD) as a Challenge Reward, head to the Item Shop to check out the other three songs, available in the Alan Walker Anthem Bundle!

• Lifeline (feat. Lova) Player Anthem (300 Credits individually)
  
• Club Leclerc (Racers Mix) Player Anthem (300 Credits individually)
  
• Beautiful Nightmare (feat. bludnymph) Player Anthem (300 Credits individually)

Jäger 619 Alan Walker Bundle (1500 Credits)
⁠Take a walk on the dark side with the Jäger 619 Alan Walker Bundle, which includes the Jäger 619 Car Body and the new Walker World Jäger 619 Decal inspired by Walker’s signature style.

• Jäger 619 Car Body (has 13 paint colors)
  
• Walker World Jäger 619 Decal
  Circuit Pro Jäger 619 Decal
  Euphoria Jäger 619 Decal
  Kraken Jäger 619 Decal
  Storm Warning Jäger 619 Decal
  Stripes Jäger 619 Decal
  The Summit Jäger 619 Decal

During the event, players who own all the painted variants for the Jäger 619 Car Body will be able to claim the Walker World Decal for free from the Shop.
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Make Every Match a Show
⁠Keep those wheels spinning while the records are spinning with more Alan Walker items in the Shop

• Walker Drone Topper (200 Credits)
  
• Darkerside Wheels (400 Credits)
  
• Diamond Hearted Wheels (400 Credits)
  
• Front Row Boost (400 Credits)
  
• Walker World Goal Explosion (800 Credits)

⁠[h3]Neon Nights Content Creation[/h3]
Make these nights ones to remember! You’ll be able to host VOD content featuring the Alan Walker Player Anthems — and the Alan Walker songs on Rocket League Radio — on YouTube from August 7, 2024, at 9 AM PT to July 31, 2029, at 9 AM PT. You’ll be able to monetize this content from August 7, 2024, at 9 AM PT to July 31, 2025, at 9 AM PT. No takedown notifications should occur during this time.
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⁠More info:

• When uploading the content to YouTube, be sure to upload it as Unlisted or Public. If you upload the video as Private, it's possible you could receive a monetization claim on your video.
  
• For uploading the content on other platforms, refer to the channel’s platform policies for tips on how to avoid copyright strikes.

Although unlikely, if you do receive a claim on your content, there may be a short delay in YouTube processing the release of the claim. During this time, please do not dispute the claim.

Please note: For Twitch creators streaming content featuring the Player Anthems, we cannot prevent your VODs or clips from getting flagged by third-party copyright detection systems. The general recommendation is to disable VODs/clips when streaming this content. For more information, see Twitch’s DMCA & Copyright FAQs help page.

Running July 23 at 6 AM PT through August 6 at 1 AM PT, the destinations on this itinerary call for completing Challenges in your favorite Online Modes. Complete all three to nab the keys to the Tesla Cybertruck Car Body and an array of other additions for your garage!

CHALLENGE #1, LIVE JULY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 6

The wheel, reinvented. Earn a sweet set of Cyber Wheels by getting your feet wet with the simple Challenge of playing 8 Online Matches.

CHALLENGE #2, LIVE JULY 26 THROUGH AUGUST 6

Then, play 8 more Online Matches with your Cyber Wheels equipped to unlock the Beast Mode Cybertruck Boost! Boost Mode, engaged.


CHALLENGE #3, LIVE JULY 31 THROUGH AUGUST 6

⁠⁠Finally, it’s time to hit the road with friends! Between July 31 and August 6, play 5 Online Matches in a party with the Beast Mode Boost equipped to earn a Cybertruck suite of gear listed here:

• Tesla Cybertruck Car Body (Hybrid Hitbox)
  
• Cybertruck Starlink + Traction Board Topper
  
• Cybertruck Engine Audio
  
• Baja Off-Road Cybertruck Decal
  
• OMG Cybertruck Decal
  
• Matte Black Cybertruck Decal
  
• CyberCamo Cybertruck Decal
  
• Stainless Steel Cybertruck Decal
  

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CROSS-GAME OWNERSHIP AND MORE

The Tesla Cybertruck Car Body, Decals, Beast Mode Boost, and Cyber Wheels are eligible for cross-game ownership with Fortnite, and can also be earned by completing the Fortnite Summer Road Trip!

Also, all of the Summer Road Trip reward items will be available in the Item Shop for a limited time from August 7 to August 21, with the exception of the Baja Off-Road Decal, which is exclusively earned by completing Rocket League or Fortnite’s Summer Road Trip.

⁠Now it’s about time to roll out! Strap in and hit the Soccar arenas all the way ‘til August 6.

v2.41 includes multiple bug fixes, including the return of Dropshot, Hoops, Rumble, and Snow Day Tournaments.

Version: Rocket League v2.41
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 6/25/2024, 4 p.m. PDT / 11 p.m. UTC

[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]

• Fixed multiple bugs blocking Dropshot, Hoops, Rumble, and Snow Day Tournament scheduling
  
• Fixed a bug blocking Hoops Custom Tournament creation
  
• Added a minimum size for Nameplates to ensure visibility
  
• Fixed aliasing issues on Salty Shores (Salty Fest)
  
• Salty Shores (Salty Fest) should now appear in Competitive Playlists
  
• Fixed a bug preventing the correct visual effects from appearing on multiple Wheels
  
• Armorer and Boba Fett Decals correctly appear in player inventories
  
• Fixed a visual bug with the Psypher Trail
  
• Fixed a visual bug with the Front Row Rocket Boost
  
• Fixed an unlock issue with the Nissan Fairlady Z Wheels
  
• Fixed multiple bugs tied to the Item Shop UI

[h3]KNOWN ISSUES[/h3]
For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, go here