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In Rocket League x Hatsune Miku, take in the sights and sounds of the world’s biggest virtual superstar!
A new act is about to take center stage in Rocket League. The world is hers: get ready for the one and only Hatsune Miku!
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⁠Show your ♥ for this revered virtual artist by completing Challenges to unlock Toppers, Decals, and other accessories based on her — plus the Melt Player Anthem. 'Cause what’s a celebration of Miku without those signature, synthesized vocals?
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⁠Speaking of which, even more of her tracks are available in the Shop as Player Anthems, including M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT! and Miku. Other Miku-themed items like the Miku Pop Goal Explosion await as well! Hatsune Miku brings the rhythm from January 29 at 4 PM PT to February 11, 2025, at 4 PM PT.
[h3]⁠Hatsune Miku Challenge Rewards[/h3]

⁠Hatsune Miku is dropping more than just beats into Rocket League, she’s also bringing… vegetables? Give your car a colossal dose of Vitamin K with the Rolled Leek Wheels, earnable by getting 10 Saves or Epic Saves in Online Matches. They don’t call it brain food for nothin’: put the Leek Topper on the head of your car after getting 30 Centers or Clears in Online Matches.
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⁠Crank up the volume with the Melt Player Anthem by ryo (supercell) feat. Hatsune Miku after earning 25,000 XP in Online Matches. While you’re partying to this Miku tune, it’s only fitting that you channel her adorably futuristic sense of style too. Unlock the Miku Rider Dark Octane Decal by scoring 20 Goals in Online Matches!
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⁠This Hatsune-centric Decal pairs great with the Hatsune Miku Antenna, a flag of fandom you can wave after gaining 3 XP Levels. There are ten Miku items total as Challenge rewards!
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⁠Planning to dance all night? Then you’ll also unlock some Miku Gifts! You’ll add a new Miku Gift to your collection after playing 15 Online Matches, repeatable five times. Open these up in your inventory to unlock items from the Impact, Vindicator, or Victory Series. Plus, if you need an XP boost, repeat the unlimited Win 10 Online Matches Challenge for 20,000 XP each time.
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⁠All of the Challenges will be completable for the duration of Rocket League x Hatsune Miku!


[h3]⁠From the Stereo to the Shop[/h3]

⁠Hatsune Miku Anthem Bundle (900 Credits)
When you’re looking in the rear view mirror, do you have Miku on the mind? Groove on over to the Shop for three more tracks featuring the world’s #1 princess, available together in the Hatsune Miku Anthem Bundle:

• Player Anthem: “Miku” by Anamanaguchi, Hatsune Miku (300 Credits individually)
  
• Player Anthem: “M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT! feat. Hatsune Miku” by SAWTOWNE (300 Credits individually)
  
• Player Anthem: “World Is Mine” by ryo (supercell) feat. Hatsune Miku (300 Credits individually

⁠⁠⁠Hatsune Miku Cyclone Bundle (1500 Credits)
The same high-speed thrills, now infinitely more adorable! Leave the competition starstruck with the Hatsune Miku Cyclone Bundle, which includes the Cyclone Car Body and two Hatsune Miku-themed Decals: the Miku Rider Beam Cyclone Decal and Miku Rider Lite Cyclone Decal.

• Cyclone Car Body (has 13 paint colors)
  
• Miku Rider Beam Cyclone Decal
  Miku Rider Lite Cyclone Decal
  Cyclone Bat Boy Decal
  Cyclone Flames Decal
  Cyclone L-ITA 99 Decal
  Cyclone Sliver Decal
  Cyclone Stripes Decal
  Cyclone Whiteout Decal

The Miku Rider Beam Cyclone Decal.

[h3]⁠A Superstar Selection[/h3]
When not hiding in your wi-fi, her stuff's hiding in the Shop! Here’s what other Miku-themed items will be up for grabs:

• Miku Dark Wheels (400 Credits)
  
• Miku Pink Wheels (400 Credits)
  
• Miku Miku Trail (300 Credits)
  
• Leek Beam Boost (400 Credits)
  
• Miku’s Beam Wheels (700 Credits)
  
  • Animated Wheels!
• Miku Pop Goal Explosion (800 Credits)

Update (January 30): The original version of this blog post had incorrect prices for the Miku Dark Wheels and Miku Pink Wheels. The blog post now reflects the correct prices.


⁠⁠⁠Soccar meets the impossibly adorable in Rocket League x Hatsune Miku! Sing along from January 29 until February 11.

Version: Rocket League v2.47
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

[h3]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h3]

• Beckwith Park (Snowy) removed from arena rotation due to visibility issues, will return in a later update.
  
• Xbox Series X|S players can expect to see improved performance and more consistent FPS after this update, as the “Video Quality” settings have been restored.
  
  • 120 FPS is not yet restored, we’re still working towards a solution and are looking to resolve this ASAP.

[h3]BUG FIXES [/h3]

• Fixed a visual issue where Boost Pads became invisible during a match, players could still drive over and pick up these Boost Pads.
  
• Fixed Auto Tournament notification text overlapping with the Ball Manipulation Controls when in an Online Free Play match.
  
• Fixed a visual issue causing the Armadillo, Hogsticker, and the Video Game Antenna to not appear in player garages on Xbox.
  
• Fixed users being able to communicate via voice and text with a non-friend user in the Party when the 'Others can communicate with voice, text, or invites' privilege is set to 'Friends' on Xbox.
  
• Fixed achievements not unlocking when resuming Rocket League from Quick Resume on Xbox.
  
• Fixed players not being able to join a party via the ‘Friends’ list when opening from Quick Resume on Xbox.
  
• Fixed Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena image not matching the actual arena visuals in "Map Selections" when in Free Play and Tournaments.
  
• Fixed the ability to edit preferences for multiple arenas in the Arena Preferences menu.
  
• Fixed all Holo-Hype Boost variants having no Sound Effects in the Garage.
  
• Returned “Video Quality” settings to Xbox Series X and S systems.
  
• Fixed players being unable to rebind “Capture Gameplay Clip (Hold)”.
  
• Fixed an issue on Xbox where players could not communicate with each other in general Text Chat nor Team Channel voice.
  
• Fixed an issue where Xbox players would occasionally encounter an unresponsive title screen.
  
• Fixed an issue where controls are not displayed again after they fade, when the "Fade Out" option is selected in Controls Display in Online Free Play.
  
• Fixed extra text appearing when purchasing Esports tokens and Credits when on European Regions in the Item Shop.

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

Does anyone else feel that chill in the air? It can only mean one thing, the return of Frosty Fest for 2024! This year, Frosty Fest brings a sleigh’s worth of Challenges, rewards, Golden Gifts, and more from December 10 until December 31!

[h3]⁠Cozy Up With Lo-Fi Rocket League[/h3]
Frosty Fest 2024 features the exclusive world premiere of the new track “games” by zensei ゼンセー, which headlines a playlist of eight brand-new lo-fi remixes coming to Rocket League during the event, including lo-fi remixes of some of your favorite Rocket League x Monstercat music!

[h3]⁠Unwrap Challenge Rewards[/h3]
Nine rewards are ready to be defrosted and added to your collection this year. Tackle 12 Frosty Fest Challenges to earn Wheels, Anthems, a Decal, and more!
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⁠Leave your competition in the dust (and snow) with the Snowball Trail, embrace the winter vibes with the Frosted Flannel Decal, or tackle the snowy surfaces by bolting on the Decennium (Frosted) Wheels.
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⁠Here’s the full list of Frosty Fest challenges that await:

• Play 7 Online matches during Frosty Fest - Snowglobe Avatar Border
• ⁠Get 20 First Touches in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frostycat - Duality [LoFi] Player Anthem
• Get 5 Assists in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - 1 Import Drop
• Hit the ball 70 times in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frosted Flannel Decal
• Win 3 Matches of any Arcade Playlist Mode during Frosty Fest - Decennium (Frosted) Wheels
• Earn 25,000 XP in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frostycat - Glide [LoFi] - Player Anthem
• Score 40 Goals in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Ice Cold Player Title
• Get 50 Centers or Clears in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Playock (Frosted) Wheels
• Win by 2 or more Goals in 5 Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frostycat - Gold [LoFi] - Player Anthem
• Complete 7 Event Challenges during Frosty Fest - Snowball Trail

Got ice in your veins? Complete the Play 15 Online Matches challenge up to 5 times, and net a Golden Gift pulled from the Turbo, Secret Santa, and Velocity Series. Show you’re the class of the field and complete the Win 10 Online Matches challenge to earn 20,000 XP, it’s unlimited too, so secure those wins!

[h3]⁠Grab some festive goodies from the Item Shop [/h3]
It wouldn’t be Frosty Fest without a bunch of ice-cold offerings from the Item Shop. To mark the occasion, the new Dominus: Neon trim has arrived for the Dominus Car Body! It comes in three styles — Crimson, Forest Green and Titanium White.


Elsewhere, if you’re feeling peckish there’s the Pigeon Cube Topper and Gingerbread House Decal. Or if you really want to embrace the festive season check out the Ugly Sweater Decal, it might not be knitted by Grandma but we guarantee it's just as gaudy!
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⁠Tune in to Season 17 and look forward to jamming along to games by zensei ゼンセー, an all-new Player Anthem debuting in the Item Shop to bring you some festive spirit!
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⁠There’s also four other Player Anthem’s heading into the Item Shop too. Frostycat brings the LoFi vibes with remixed versions of Therapy, Revenger, Shiawase and Chasing Clouds.


⁠[h3]Split Shot and Split Shot Heatseeker arrive in Dueling Playlists[/h3]The Split Shot and Split Shot Heatseeker LTMs debut during Frosty Fest, dividing the field and bringing the heat this winter! Look forward to scoring long-range goals in this fresh twist on 3v3 Soccar.
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⁠Split Shot and Split Shot Heatseeker will face-off against one another in Dueling Playlists for the first week of Frosty Fest! From December 10 to 17, the mode that gets more plays will stay in rotation for another week. The power is in your hands, feels cool right?!
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⁠Week 2, from December 17 to 24, will see the victor of this bout take on the returning Winter Breakaway, where the Soccar ball gets frozen out for a Hockey Puck at the snowy Throwback Stadium. The final week of 2024’s Frosty Fest, running from December 24 to January 1, 2025, will place week 2’s winner bumper-to-bumper with Rocket Labs in the fight for LTM glory.
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⁠Don’t freeze on the field! Take advantage of everything Frosty Fest 2024 has to offer before it wraps up December 31.

Featuring Online Free Play, Neo Tokyo (Arcade) arena variant, new Community Spotlight feature and more!

Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 12/4/2024 8 a.m PT / 4 p.m. UTC

[h3]THE HEADLINES[/h3]

• Season 17, featuring the new Rocket Pass vehicle Shokunin, is now live!
  
• Online Free Play is also available, jump in and invite your friends.
  
• New Free Play Party Limited Time Event and Free Login Reward are up for grabs.
  
• The Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena Variant is live in all online playlists.
  
• Our new Community Spotlight News Panel feature is live, highlighting SquishyMuffinz.
  
• S16 Competitive Rewards (Boosts) are dropping for eligible players.

[h3]SEASON 17[/h3]
Rocket Pass

• Season 17 Rocket Pass is Here! Featuring Neo-Arcade-themed items and the Shokunin / Shokunin GXT Car Body
  
  • The Shokunin and Shokunin GXT use the Octane hitbox

Challenges

• Season 17 Stage 1 Challenges are live

Competitive

• Season 17 Competitive has started
  
• For Season 17, Competitive Snow Day replaces Competitive Dropshot
  
• Similar to previous seasons, a soft reset has been applied to all Competitive Playlists

Tournaments

• Season 17 Tournaments are live
  
• Any unspent Season 16 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[/h3]
Online Free Play is Live!

• Create an Online Free Play session directly from the main menu, post-match screen, or while searching for a game.
  
  • Party leaders can create sessions and invite up to 7 friends, (8 players total) or start their own solo practice.
    
  • More Online Free Play Details can be found here

New Free Play Party Limited Time Event and Login Reward

• New Online Free Play Party Challenges will give players the opportunity to earn a set of the coveted Black Painted ‘Dieci’ Wheels and the ‘Power of Friendship’ Player Title, don’t miss out on this chance!
  
• Players can also login now through the end of Season 17 to unlock the Free ‘Ice Breaker’ Player Banner.

Arena

• The new Arena Variant ‘Neo Tokyo (Arcade)’ is now available in Online Playlists

Community Spotlight

• Highlighting a member of our Rocket League Community, learn more about SquishyMuffinz in our featured news panel; Nicely Done, Squishy!
  
  • Players can also claim Squishy’s exclusive Community Spotlight Player Title ‘Squishy Saver’ for FREE in the item shop!
  • Available now through December 10th.

Season 16 Competitive Rewards
Season 16 Reward Items and Titles will be awarded according to your highest Rank achieved during the season, and successful completion of the appropriate Season Reward Levels.

• Season 16 Rewards are Boosts
  
  • Bronze I or higher: S16 – Bronze Boost
    
  • Silver I or higher: S16 – Silver Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Gold I or higher: S16 – Gold Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Platinum I or higher: S16 – Platinum Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Diamond I or higher: S16 – Diamond Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Champion I or higher: S16 – Champion Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Grand Champion I or higher: S16 – Grand Champion Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Supersonic Legend: S16 – Supersonic Legend Boost + lower rewards
• GRAND CHAMPION TITLE REWARDS
  
  • Competitive Grand Champion: "S16 GRAND CHAMPION" in Crimson text
    
  • Rumble Grand Champion: "S16 RNG CHAMP" in Crimson text
    
  • Hoops Grand Champion: "S16 DUNK MASTER" in Crimson text
    
  • Dropshot Grand Champion: "S16 FLOOR DESTROYER" in Crimson text
• SUPERSONIC LEGEND TITLE REWARDS
  
  • Competitive Supersonic Legend: "S16 SUPERSONIC LEGEND" in Titanium White text
    
  • Rumble Supersonic Legend: "S16 RNGENIUS" in Titanium White text
    
  • Hoops Supersonic Legend: "S16 LEGENDARY BALLER" in Titanium White text
    
  • Dropshot Supersonic Legend: "S16 TILE ANNIHILATOR" in Titanium White text

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

Version: Rocket League v2.46
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 12/3/2024 4 p.m. PT / 12/4/2024 12 a.m. UTC

[h3]THE HEADLINES[/h3]

• Online Free Play is live, check out the new content details below!
  
• Neo Tokyo gets a new look with the (Arcade) Arena Variant
  
• Center of mass has been adjusted for Car Bodies using shifted Hitboxes

We’ll post additional Patch Notes when Season 17 begins on 12/4/2024 at 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC.

[h3]NEW CONTENT[/h3]
Online Free Play

• Free Play is now Online! Create an Online Free Play Session directly from the main menu, post-match screen, or while searching for a game. Party leaders can create sessions and invite up to 7 friends, or start their own solo practice.
  
• You can join an Online Free Play session by name and password.
  
  • Players cannot start an Online Free Play session if one of their party members is actively in a match.
    
  • The Party Leader will have Ball Manipulation Controls (BMC) by default, and will be able to pass this on to another party member by leaving the match.
  • Only one party member at a time can have BMC enabled
    
  • Quick Chat is disabled in Online Free Play in favor of BMC
• Online Free Play includes the following customization options:
  
  • Game Mode (Soccar, Dropshot, Hoops, Snow Day)
    
  • Arena
    
  • Boost Options
    
  • Goal Reset
    
  • Region

Neo Tokyo (Arcade)

New Arena

• We’ve 1-upped Neo Tokyo with the Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena variant! Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena is live in Private Matches, Exhibition Matches, the Main Menu, Competitive matches, Free Play, and Online Free Play.

[h3]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h3]
Center of Mass Adjusted for Shifted Hitbox Car Body’s

• In past updates, we adjusted the hitbox position on several Car Bodies for a more accurate visual fit. This hitbox adjustment did not include a change to their center of mass, which we are correcting in v2.46.
  
  • This correction will improve how the Car Bodies listed below feel and behave.
    
  • We have ensured that cars with shifted hitboxes and center of masses do not have any advantages or disadvantages in gameplay, including kickoffs.
  • Formula 1 2021 (Plank hitbox)
    
  • Formula 1 2022 (Plank hitbox)
    
  • Lightning McQueen (Dominus hitbox)
    
  • Ace (Breakout hitbox)
    
  • Primo (Hybrid hitbox)
    
  • Fast and Furious Mazda-RX7 (Breakout hitbox)⁠

Antenna Flags
Updates to the following Antenna flag designs:

• Caster
  
• Dirtyphonics

[h3]BUG FIXES [/h3]

• Fixed an issue where replays auto played when pressing enter while renaming
  
• Fixed inventory instantly refreshing after archiving any item in the manage inventory menu
  
• Fixed an issue causing some wheels to clip through the 1966 Cadillac DeVille fenders
  
• Fixed the Ragtag Decal changing the base Octane trim to Black Painted
  
• Fixed the ball in Hoops no longer changing color when it passes over the Hoop
  
• Items obtained from Golden Trophy '24 rewards now appear in the trade-in menu
  
• Fixed Rocket Labs Medley Arena selection not working properly in Free Play

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