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Replacing Esports Tokens With Credits to Make Purchasing in Rocket League Easier


Esports Tokens will be replaced with Credits so that Credits are used for all virtual currency transactions across Rocket League's Item and Esports Shops.

Hey all!

⁠On April 22, 2025, at 4 PM PT, we’ll be replacing Esports Tokens with Credits so that Credits are the in-game currency for all virtual currency transactions in the Item and Esports Shops. This is meant to simplify the purchasing experience across both Shops. Esports Tokens are no longer available to purchase starting today.

⁠Players with Esports Tokens remaining on April 22 at 4 PM PT will have their Esports Tokens converted to Credits, then the Credits will be boosted 10% and rounded up to the nearest 50.

⁠Please note that the conversion rate of Esports Tokens to Credits varies by country. For example, in the United States, 1 Esports Token is worth 0.9881 Credits. So if a player in the United States has 1200 Esports Tokens, they’ll have 1350 Credits with the boost and rounding taken into account.

⁠Starting April 22, the Esports Shop will be renamed the RLCS Shop. To kick things off in the RLCS Shop, universal Decals representing some of the teams competing in RLCS 2025 will be available. These will be the first-ever universal Decals based on RLCS teams! (As a reminder, universal Decals can be equipped on any Car Body except certain ones based on third-party IP.) Takeover Goal Explosions representing these teams will be available too.

⁠This content and future content in the RLCS Shop will be purchasable only with Credits. We’ll announce the participating teams as we get closer to April 22!

Rocket League Patch Notes v2.49 (Season 18 Live)

Version: Rocket League v2.49
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: March 14, 2025, at 9 AM PT / 4 PM UTC

[h3]THE HEADLINES[/h3]
  • Season 18 is live, featuring the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Azura Car Bodies.
  • Explore new mutators plus new options for existing mutators.
  • Check out the all-new “Futura Garden” Arena.
  • New crossbar and goal post ping sound effect. (So close!)
  • Community Spotlight is live, highlighting Athena.
  • Subregion matchmaking improvements have been added.
  • Center of mass readjustments have been made to certain Car Bodies.
  • Season 17 Competitive Rewards (Goal Explosions and Titles) are dropping for eligible players.
[h3]SEASON 18[/h3]
Rocket Pass
  • Season 18 Rocket Pass is here! Featuring high-tech-themed items, plus the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura Car Bodies.
    • The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Car Body uses the Dominus hitbox.
    • The Azura Car Body uses the Breakout hitbox.
Challenges
  • Season 18 Stage 1 Challenges are live!
Competitive
  • Season 18 Competitive has started!
  • For Season 18, Competitive Dropshot replaces Competitive Snow Day.
  • Similar to previous Seasons, a soft rank reset has been applied to all Competitive Playlists.
Tournaments
  • Season 18 Tournaments are live!
  • Any unspent Season 17 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]NEW CONTENT IN SEASON 18[/h3]
New Mutators
We’ve introduced new mutators for players to enjoy in Exhibition Mode and Private Matches.
Here’s the full list:

Jumps
Increases the number of jumps you can do at once!
  • 2 Jumps
  • 3 Jumps
  • 4 Jumps
  • Unlimited
  • Grounded Only (Only jump when you’re on the ground!)
  • Default
  • None (No jumping at all! A true ground-level competition.)
Number of Balls
Choose between the number of balls in play:
  • One
  • Two
  • Four
  • Six
Ball Gravity
Options include:
  • Low
  • High
  • Super
  • Default
Dodge Timer
Change the time allowed between dodges:
  • 2 seconds
  • 3 seconds
  • Unlimited
  • Default
Possession Score
Allow players to score points just for staying in control of the ball.
  • 1 second
  • 2 seconds
  • 3 seconds
  • Default
Demolish Score
Allow players to score points for each demolition:
  • 1 point
  • 2 points
  • 3 points
  • Default
Goal Score - Normal
Increase the points earned for each successful shot:
  • 0 points
  • 2 points
  • 3 points
  • 5 points
  • 10 points
  • Default
Goal Score - Aerial
Increase the points earned for each successful airborne shot:
  • 0 points
  • 2 points
  • 3 points
  • 5 points
  • 10 points
  • Default
Goal Score - Assist
Increase the points earned for each successful assist:
  • 1 point
  • 2 points
  • 3 points
  • Default
Enforce Territories
Enables the Split Shot wall, dividing teams across each half of the field. Players will be demolished if they touch the ground on the opponents’ side.

Additions to Existing Mutators
We’ve also added new options for existing mutators! Check them out:

Added options for Ball Type
  • Player Seeking
  • Dropshot
  • Score Absorb
Added options for Max Score
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
  • 50
  • 60
  • 70
  • 80
  • 90
  • 100
Added options for Demolish
  • On Ball Contact
  • On Ball Contact (FF) - “Friendly Fire”
Added options for Rumble
  • Grappling Hooks Only
  • Haymakers Only
New Arena
  • The brand new “Futura Garden” Arena is now available!
Crossbar and Goal Post Ping
  • With the ping sound effect, now you’ll be able to hear just how close you were to making that goal!
    • The ping will change pitch based on the speed of the ball when it hits the crossbar or goal post.
    • The sound effect will play in all Standard Arenas.
Community Spotlight
  • We’re highlighting a member of the Rocket League community! Learn more about the ‘Crossbar Queen’ herself, Athena, in the in-game News Panel.
  • Players can also claim Athena’s Community Spotlight Player Title “CROSSBAR QUEEN” for FREE in the Item Shop! Available from March 14 at 9 AM PT to March 21 at 8:59 AM PT in the Shop’s Community tab.
Free Rewards
To celebrate the new Season, all players who log in at any point during Season 18 will instantly receive the “Future Fashion” Player Banner.
  • Players can also claim the free “Breathe” Player Anthem in the Item Shop from March 14 at 12 PM PT ‘til March 20 at 11:59 AM PT.
[h3]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h3]
Subregion Matchmaking Improvements
  • Players will now ping individual data centers in their selected region instead of a singular server.
    • This greatly increases the chance that players will have better average latency in their games.
    • Most players should see an improvement in their matchmaking experience.
Center of Mass Readjustments
There were unintended side effects from the center of mass adjustments made in v2.46 to some Car Bodies using shifted hitboxes. We have returned the hitboxes on certain Car Bodies to their base by repositioning the visual mesh on these cars. The fixed Car Bodies include:
  • Formula 1 2021 (Plank hitbox)
  • Formula 1 2022 (Plank hitbox)
  • Fixes to the remaining Car Bodies with shifted hitboxes will be released in future updates.
Voice Reporting in Rocket League
We’re expanding player reporting in Rocket League to include voice reporting.
  • This means in addition to being able to block, mute, and report other players, you will be able to submit audio evidence when reporting suspected violations of our Community Rules.
  • Learn more about voice reporting in our FAQ.

[h3]SEASON 17 COMPETITIVE REWARDS[/h3]
Season 17 Competitive Rewards will be granted according to your highest Rank Tier achieved during the Season. Remember: you must have won at least ten matches at that Rank Tier to get its rewards!

Main Rewards
  • Bronze in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Bronze Goal Explosion
  • Silver in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Silver Goal Explosion + previous reward
  • Gold in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Gold Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Platinum in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Platinum Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Diamond in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Diamond Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Champion in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Champion Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Grand Champion in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Grand Champion Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Supersonic Legend in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Supersonic Legend Goal Explosion + previous rewards
⁠Grand Champion Title Rewards
  • Grand Champion in any Competitive Playlist: "S17 GRAND CHAMPION" in Crimson text
  • Rumble Grand Champion: "S17 RNG CHAMP" in Crimson text
  • Hoops Grand Champion: "S17 DUNK MASTER" in Crimson text
  • Snowday Grand Champion: "S17 BLIZZARD WIZARD" in Crimson text⁠
⁠Supersonic Legend Title Rewards
  • Supersonic Legend in any Competitive Playlist: "S17 SUPERSONIC LEGEND" in Titanium White text
  • Rumble Supersonic Legend: "S17 RNGENIUS" in Titanium White text
  • Hoops Supersonic Legend: "S17 LEGENDARY BALLER" in Titanium White text
  • Snowday Supersonic Legend: "S17 ICE TITAN" in Titanium White text⁠
[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]
  • Fixed player camera issues when demo'd at the exact moment the match goes into overtime.
  • Boost options changed while in an active Online Free Play match no longer revert when scoring a goal.
  • Resolved slight flickering occurring when previewing base Decals.
  • Fixed Goal Reset's description not updating when going through the options in the Online Free Play menu.
  • Setting a private 3v3 match to an open lobby now respects team size.
  • Fixed the ball vanishing before the shot timer in Aerial and Striker training.
  • Fixed certain items displaying the incorrect attribute tag.
  • Fixed anti-aliasing options reverting to Off after the game is closed or after leaving a match.
  • Fixed the “Join Party Match” button missing from player portraits.
  • Resolved aliasing issues on Drift Woods and Drift Woods (Night).
  • On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, the News Panel “new” notification now disappears after opening the notification.
  • Resolved S16 Boost Ranked Reward performance issues.
[h3]KNOWN ISSUES[/h3]
For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, check out our Known Issues page.

Rocket League Season 18 Springs Forth Futura Garden


Good times roll in the Futura Garden Arena, and high-tech items abound.
Get ready for the soccar celebration of the decade, just not this decade. Buckle up and blast off to the near future in Rocket League Season 18 starting March 14 at 9 AM PT.

⁠In Season 18, drift into the all-new Futura Garden Arena and experience the next generation of competition. But even at the dawn of a new age, style is everything — and few things say timeless like a mean lean muscle machine. That’s why the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Car Body is automatically unlocked upon purchasing Season 18’s Rocket Pass Premium!

⁠As you climb the Pass’ Premium Tiers, you’ll also unlock the modern Azura Car Body and high-tech accessories like the Space Tower Antenna, Spaceship Topper, and Waypoint Trail. And just for logging into Rocket League during Season 18, you’ll unlock the Future Fashion Banner. The free “Breathe” Player Anthem by Bad Computer — this Season’s theme song — will also be in the Shop from March 14 at 12 PM PT ‘til March 20 at 11:59 AM PT!

NOTE: Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack uses the Dominus hitbox and Azura uses the Breakout hitbox. They’ll be eligible for cross-game ownership between Rocket League and Fortnite!

Azura

[h3]The Views are Optimistic in Futura Garden[/h3]
Experience a breathtaking vision of years ahead in the brand new Futura Garden Arena, complete with towering, futuristic architecture and magnificent vistas. There are no worries here — except who will win.


[h3]⁠Control Your Destiny with New Mutators[/h3]
Why wait for a perfect utopia when you can create one NOW? (Or, you know… when patch v2.49 goes out.) On March 14 Pacific Time slightly before the Season begins, we’re introducing a range of new mutators that’ll allow you to make your own weird and wonderful experiences in Exhibition Mode and Private Matches.

⁠Want the madness of multiple soccar balls? Go for it. Fancy dialing down the ball gravity? Sure thing. Score points for each demolition? Let the explosions begin. Here’s the full list of all the new mutators!
  • Jumps: Take to the skies by increasing the number of jumps you can do at once! Do a double-jump, triple-jump, octuple-jump… Or, turn jumps off entirely and keep the competition ground level.
  • Number of Balls: Why have just one soccar ball when you could have six? Choose between having one, two, four, or six balls in play.
  • Ball Gravity: Alter the ball's gravitational pull and let the mayhem ensue. Options include low, high, super, and good ol’ fashioned default.
  • Dodge Timer: Change the time allowed between dodges. Dial things up to unlimited and avoid ANY obstacle!
  • Possession Score: Shake up the game by allowing players to score points just for staying in control of the ball.
  • Demolish Score: Bring on the destruction! Allow players to score up to three points for each demolition.
  • Normal Goal Score: Go for the goal like never before. Increase the points earned for each successful shot in the back of the net!
  • Aerial Goal Score: Look out below! Increase how much you can score for each successful airborne shot.
  • Assist Score: Teamwork is the key to victory. Allow players to earn up to three points for each assist.
  • Enforce Territories: Get back on your side! This mutator enables the Split Shot wall, dividing teams across each half of the field. Players will be demolished if they touch the ground on the opponents' side.

⁠Additionally, we’re adding new options for existing mutators! Here’s a look:
Added options for Ball Type
  • Player Seeking
  • Dropshot
  • Score Absorb
Added options for Max Score
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
  • 50
  • 60
  • 70
  • 80
  • 90
  • 100
Added options for Demolish
  • On Ball Contact
  • On Ball Contact (FF)
Added options for Rumble
  • Grappling Hooks Only
  • Haymakers Only
[h3]⁠💥 Ping 💥: The Sound of an Almost Goal[/h3]
You were that close! Whenever the ball hits the crossbar or goal posts, a ping will echo throughout the arena, making sure your teammates don’t celebrate victory prematurely. Better luck next time…


⁠⁠This change will go live March 14 Pacific Time with v2.49. Speaking of crossbar, Season 18 is celebrating the “Crossbar Queen” Athena with the free CROSSBAR QUEEN Player Title! Find this Title in the Shop’s Community tab from March 14 at 9 AM PT to March 21 at 8:59 AM PT. Her returning “Moment (Worlds Version)” and “Eternal” Player Anthems will be purchasable in the tab from March 14 at 12 PM PT to March 18 at 11:59 AM PT.
[h3]Voice Reporting in Rocket League[/h3]
Being a good sport never goes out of fashion. We’re expanding player reporting in Rocket League to include voice reporting in v2.49. If you play Fortnite, you may be familiar with this feature.

⁠Voice reporting means in addition to being able to block, mute, and report other players, you will be able to submit audio evidence when reporting suspected violations of our Community Rules. This will help us take action against players using voice chat to bully, harass, discriminate, or engage in other inappropriate behavior. Learn more about voice reporting in our FAQ.


[h3]⁠Rocket Pass Premium[/h3]
Your vehicle customization options are about to take a quantum leap! Advance through Season 18’s Rocket Pass Premium Tiers to unlock cutting-edge items and experience the next generation of automotive aesthetics.


Even if this Season were traveling to the past, Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack would still fit in with its clean look. Alternatively, with the more involved appearance of Azura, you can face the future boldly. (Not that you’d need to, because the future looks bright in Futura Garden!)

⁠Let’s continue with something that couldn’t be more futuristic: neon lasers! With the animated Cosmological Decal, your car will look like a non-stop rave. If that doesn’t make you feel like the star of the show, shine like the soccar champion you are with the StarStud Boost.

⁠The fourth state of matter may be too hard to understand in the present, but you can make it common knowledge in the future with the Plasma Ball Goal Explosion. If the geography of the cosmos is more your area of expertise, the Star Chart Goal Explosion might be more your thing!

⁠Who says you can’t take an old friend with you to the future? (Or at least a new version of an old one.) The Pigeon 3000 Topper is here to make sure the pecking order stays the same against artificial forms of life like the Rocket Drone Antenna.⁠

⁠Like how Season 18 is a peek of a perfect future, the rewards mentioned above are just a peek of what the Rocket Pass holds. This Season’s Rocket Pass is piled high with rewards, with 70+ Tiers across free and Premium. Don’t forget to live in the moment with what you unlock!

[h3]Season 18 ⁠Tournament Rewards[/h3]
Hint: disco makes a comeback in the future! Get your groove on with some of the funkiest Tournament Rewards ever to mark a Rocket League Season: the Disco Ball Boost, Disco Floor Trail, and Disco Party Goal Explosion. Use this Goal Explosion to turn the whole arena into a disco party! But how about we take a step back in time? Step into the dark ages (meaning, before disco graced this world) with the Knighted Topper.

⁠⁠There are plenty more Tournament Rewards, so compete like your future depends on it!



⁠⁠Pack your trunk for utopia — Season 18 runs from March 14 ‘til June 18, 2025!

Button Mash through the Season 17 Rocket Pass in Rocket League’s Season Rush


Rocket League players, speedrun your Rocket Pass progress in Season Rush and check out Season 17’s Competitive Rewards!
The flashing lights of Neo Tokyo will soon be in the rear-view mirror, but there’s still time to level up your Rocket Pass as Season Rush returns! Complete Season Rush Challenges to earn XP all while enjoying double XP in Online Matches. This will help maximize your progress before it’s game over for Season 17.

⁠Here’s the full list of Season Rush Challenges each rewarding 10,000 XP:
  • Play 5 Online Matches
  • Get 2,000 Total Points in Online Matches
  • Hold the other team to 0 Goals in an Online Match
  • Get 15 Shots in Online Matches
  • Get 7 Assists in Online Matches
Going for the high score? Complete the unlimited Win 5 Online Matches Challenge to earn a Level Up each time! Season Rush will stay plugged into the outlet until March 14, 2025, at 7 AM PT.

[h3]Season 17’s Competitive Rewards Revealed![/h3]
The secret unlockables are no longer secret. Rank up before the next Season begins March 14 at 9 AM PT (instead of the original date of March 5) to earn Season 17’s Competitive Rewards! There are eight varieties of a new Goal Explosion to unlock — one for each Rank Tier. Burst opponents’ bubble with a blob that’ll inflate before collapsing like a dying star!

Check out our official blog to see the Goal Explosion in action.

⁠Of course, the rewards also include Titles for players who reach Grand Champion or Supersonic Legend Tier.

⁠⁠⁠Need a refresher on how to earn Competitive Rewards? After completing ten matches in the same Competitive Playlist, you’ll be assigned a rank based on your performance. Reach higher ranks (and in the process tiers of ranks) by winning more matches in the playlist, but be warned: you can also be demoted if you lose too many!

⁠⁠⁠After winning ten matches at a Rank Tier (Bronze, Silver, etc.), you’ll become eligible for its Competitive Rewards, regardless of what Rank Tier you’re at when the Season ends.

[h3]Season 17 Competitive Rewards[/h3]
Main Rewards
  • Bronze in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Bronze Goal Explosion
  • Silver in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Silver Goal Explosion + previous reward
  • Gold in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Gold Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Platinum in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Platinum Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Diamond in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Diamond Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Champion in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Champion Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Grand Champion in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Grand Champion Goal Explosion + previous rewards
  • Supersonic Legend in any Competitive Playlist: S17 - Supersonic Legend Goal Explosion + previous rewards
⁠Grand Champion Title Rewards
  • Grand Champion in any Competitive Playlist: "S17 GRAND CHAMPION" in Crimson text
  • Rumble Grand Champion: "S17 RNG CHAMP" in Crimson text
  • Hoops Grand Champion: "S17 DUNK MASTER" in Crimson text
  • Snowday Grand Champion: "S17 BLIZZARD WIZARD" in Crimson text⁠
⁠Supersonic Legend Title Rewards
  • Supersonic Legend in any Competitive Playlist: "S17 SUPERSONIC LEGEND" in Titanium White text
  • Rumble Supersonic Legend: "S17 RNGENIUS" in Titanium White text
  • Hoops Supersonic Legend: "S17 LEGENDARY BALLER" in Titanium White text
  • Snowday Supersonic Legend: "S17 ICE TITAN" in Titanium White text⁠
⁠⁠Time to roll credits. Reach those last few Rocket Pass Tiers and climb ranks before the arcade doors close March 14.

Rocket League Patch Notes v2.48

Version: Rocket League v2.48
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 1/28/2025 4 p.m. PT / 1/29/2025 12 a.m. UTC

[h3]THE HEADLINES[/h3]
  • 120 FPS support for Xbox Series X|S has been restored.
  • The bug causing the removal of Xbox replays is fixed, though previously lost replays cannot be recovered.
  • Disabled in-game social notifications from the Epic Online Services overlay.
  • The “Split Shot: Snowday” LTM debuts at the same time as the Rocket League x Hatsune Miku event.
  • Additional Quick Chat options have been added for better player-to-player comms.
[h3]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h3]
120 FPS Support Restored on Xbox Series X|S
  • After working alongside our friends at Xbox, we’re happy to confirm that 120 FPS support is fully restored on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.
    • As a thank you for your continued support, we’ll have a second round of makegoods for all players coming soon.
Update on Missing Xbox Replays
  • We've identified and fixed the bug that caused the removal of Rocket League replays for some Xbox players. Though we can't restore the lost replays, we've taken measures to ensure that new replays created on Xbox are not removed in this manner.
Epic Online Services Overlay
  • Social notifications from the Epic Online Services overlay have been disabled.
    • Players can continue to use the in-game friends list to party up with friends.
[h3]NEW CONTENT[/h3]
Rocket League x Hatsune Miku!
  • A new act is about to take center stage in Rocket League. Completing Challenges to unlock Toppers, a Player Anthem, and other items based on the world’s biggest virtual superstar Hatsune Miku! Learn more in our Rocket League x Hatsune Miku blog post.
Debut of Split Shot: Snow Day
  • Two modes collide to create a new Limited Time Mode! The Split Shot wall has been added to Snow Day to shake up the gameplay. You’ll be able to jump, fly, and dodge through the wall, but touching any surface on your opponent’s half will result in an instant demo. Like standard Snow Day, the ball is replaced with a hockey puck!
    • Arenas include: DFH Stadium (Snowy), Mannfield (Snowy), Utopia Coliseum (Snowy)
New Quick Chat Options
  • The following new options have been added to Quick Chat:
    • Information (Team)
        • Rotating Up!
        • Rotating Back!
        • You have time!
    • Compliments
        • We got this.
    • Reactions
        • Yes!
    • Post Game
        • Party up?
[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]
  • Fixed the issue preventing 120 FPS support for Xbox Series X|S systems.
  • Fixed the issue that caused the removal of Rocket League replays for Xbox players.
  • Fixed an issue where spectators were unable to view text chat during the post-match screen of a Private Match.
  • Fixed trade-in functionality issues for items that are cross-game between Rocket League and Fortnite.
  • Fixed a soft-locking issue on Xbox that sometimes occurred when pressing any key to go through the title screen.
  • Fixed an issue with some Special Edition items displaying the wrong text.
  • Fixed an issue where the ball in Split Shot sometimes did not disappear and reappear in the center of the arena, but instead slid along the ground back to center.
  • Fixed an issue where the ball timer visual effects and sound effects would sometimes persist in Split Shot after a player scored a goal.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not properly equip some Decals on Dominus and Dominus: Neon Trim.
  • Fixed a visual issue with the brake calipers clipping through Wheels on McLaren 570S.
  • Restored some missing attribute filters to certain items.
[h3]KNOWN ISSUES[/h3]
For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, check out our Known Issues page!