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Celebrate ¡Fiesta Latina! With a Free Music Bundle


Join us as Rocket League celebrates Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, as well as the Independence Days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile! Pick up the free Fiesta Latina 2022 Bundle from September 21 to October 17

[h2]The Music of ¡Fiesta Latina![/h2]

Latin rhythms have influenced music all across the globe, but for ¡Fiesta Latina! we went straight to Brazil. This free Album of Player Anthems includes three songs from iconic Brazilian artists and arrives alongside the Calacas Player Banner. All three songs will also be added to Rocket League Radio throughout the event!

“Nave Espacial” features DJ Liu and singer Samantha Machado in a bass-pumping collaboration that will surely fly to the top of your playlists. Eu quero ir pro espaço sideral? Us too.

House phenom Slow Motion brings us back down to Earth with the ground-shattering beats of "But Baby.” The groove is fire, the mix exquisite. Put this one on loop, and you’ll zone into your game like never before.

Slow Motion returns with artist Loudtech on “Go Back.” This uplifting banger mixes classic house with a laid-back vibe that creates the perfect driving atmosphere.

[h2]Fiesta Latina 2022 Bundle[/h2]


[h2]More on the Way[/h2]
Get your Chipote Chillón ready as El Chapulín Colorado races in more agile than a turtle. Stay tuned for a full announcement in October!

Once again, Happy Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month from the team at Rocket League. ¡Fiesta Latina! will run from September 21 to October 17.

Strut Your Stuff in the Fit Check Community Contest


[h2]All Styles Are Welcome at the House of Sovereign[/h2]
Competitive players get their Esports, freestylers get their invitationals, but what about the Rocket League trendsetters of the world? That’s where the Fit Check Community Contest comes in! Submit your dopest preset designs for the chance to win exclusive in-game rewards, plus an appearance on the Rocket League website to immortalize your extraordinary fashion sense.
Submissions begin today, so let’s dive right in!

[h3]Rules of the Runway[/h3]
Calling all hypebeasts! Season 8 is all about the freshest looks, so the theme for this contest will be “Streetwear.” Whether you’re inspired by booming beats, underground fashion, or the noble pursuit of immaculate drip, we’re here for it.
Players can submit screenshots of their own favorite Preset by tweeting @RocketLeague #RLFitCheck or #FitCheckContest on Twitter, posting on Instagram with the hashtag #RLFitCheck, or submitting to the Fit Check channel within the Rocket League Discord.

Feel free to take action shots in-game or set up a Private Match so you can line up the perfect background!

[h3]Requirements[/h3]
  • Can only use in-game content
  • Must be taken in Sovereign Heights Arena
  • Call out the Items used in your preset
  • Add the hashtag #RLFitCheck or #FitCheckContest when you submit on Twitter, Instagram or our #fit-check-contest Discord channel
  • In-game Screenshots only with no watermarks
    • ReplayFX is encouraged! No 3d renders, 3rd party apps, editors, etc.

[h3]Prizes[/h3]
Each month, five fashionable winners will be selected by Psyonix Staff. These special rewards can ONLY be obtained by Fit Check winners, so make sure to hit the street in your most dazzling duds! Player Titles will be given out when winners are revealed, while Player Banner and Rocket Pass rewards will be awarded at the end of Season 8.
  • “Style Icon” Player Title
    “Style Icon” Player Banner
    Rocket Pass Premium code for Season 9
    Your screenshot highlighted on the Season 8 Rocket Pass Page

[h3]Timeline[/h3]
Fit Check will be split into three waves, which means three chances to win big! Only one submission will be accepted per player per wave, and if you win, you cannot participate again.
  • Wave 1 submissions due October 10
    • Wave 1 winners announced October 14
  • Wave 2 submissions due November 1
    • Wave 2 winners announced November 4
  • Wave 3 submissions due November 18
    • Wave 3 winners announced November 23
Season 8’s Fit Check Community Contest starts now! You can read the complete rules for the Fit Check community contest here.

Rocket League Commonwealth Games star Jorhdys on esports diversity

Esports in the Commonwealth Games is something I never thought I'd see, but this year the global sporting event added Rocket League, Dota 2, and eFootball to its lineup of disciplines. Representing Team Scotland at the first ever Rocket League Commonwealth Games event, Twitch streamer 'Jorhdys' and her squad took home silver medals for their troubles, and were part of what might be a new chapter in esports history.


Despite never having competed professionally, the Scottish streamer for Tundra Esports walked away from the inaugural Commonwealth Games Rocket League championship in second place, beaten out by long-time rivals, Team England. Her journey has likely inspired countless young women across the globe (especially Scottish lassies like me) to consider competitive gaming careers - even if it's somewhat of an uphill battle.


Following the conclusion of one of mainstream sports' most prestigious events, Jorhdys sat down with us to discuss what it's like to finally see gaming recognised on the international stage, and how important inclusivity is in carving out a future for esports professionals.


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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