Psyonix is once again bringing a limited time game mode (LTM) to Rocket League! Knockout is the name of the fun and brings gameplay that we have never seen before in the Battle Arena!

– Season 7 of Rocket League just started a while ago, and it’s only now really getting going! If you’ve been spending most of your time trying to get better in the arena so you can snag those tasty rewards at the end of the – Season , you’re in for a change.

A well-known and very popular limited game mode (LTM) is returning! We’ll tell you everything you need to know about Knockout in Rocket League – how does the mode work, in what time period is it available, and what other rules do you need to follow? We have the answers for you.

What is Knockout in Rocket League?

Knockout is one of many time-limited game modes in Rocket League and was first introduced during the Knockout Bash event by Psyonix. The gameplay has nothing to do with what we’re used to from our favorite game so far – unique goals, breathtaking air dribblings as well as fantastic parries you’ll look for in vain here.

Instead, this is Rocket League’s first Battle Royale mode – or at least a kind of Battle Royale. It might sound strange at first, but once you’ve read through the rules of the new LTM, a lot of things will make sense.

But reading the rules is also lame… just have a look at the trailer of Knockout Bash, which Psyonix uploaded on YouTube. Maybe you have then already the view…

How Knockout works in Rocket League – controls explained

The system is actually quite easy to explain, but the rules become a bit more complex. Theoretically, you just have to manage to be the last survivor and you’ve already won a round of Knockout Bash.

Meanwhile, you have to keep pushing your opponents out of the safe zone or push them directly into danger. You can block, attack or grab other bodies with your car. How this all works exactly, we explain to you now!

How can you snap in Knockout Bash?

Snapping is probably the most important gameplay mechanic in Knockout Bash. As soon as you stand near an opponent, the button pops up and you can grab his Battle Car. Now you sort of dodge – which you also do sometimes in “normal” Rocket League – and fling the other car into the air. There’s no more effective way to throw your opponents out of the safe zone.

How can you attack in Knockout Bash?

In a Battle Royale mode, attack is the best defense – and Knockout Bash in Rocket League is no exception. Here you should also not rush at your opponents without thinking, but approach the whole thing with tactics. According to Psyonix, it’s much more effective to jump into your opponents than to just bump into them.

With a well-placed attack, you can easily hurl your enemies through the arena. In addition, the well-known Rocket League motto also applies here: The faster you are on the move, the better. Simply has more impact then.

How can you block in Knockout Bash?

However, you can also use your opponents’ attacks to your own advantage. If you press the block button at the right moment – which of course requires perfect timing and a bit of practice – your attacker will be knocked back and you’ll be out of the game. But if you miss the moment, you’ll be defenseless against the attack.

Other gameplay mechanics

• Stun
  • When you are attacked, grabbed, thrown after being grabbed, or when your attack is blocked, you will be stunned. In this state, you are helpless and not in control of your cars. However, you can free yourself from the stun by pressing the “Unstun” button.
• Targeting enemies
  • Instead of following the ball, the camera can now target opposing players. You can also quickly switch from one target to another.
• Triple jump
  • Double jumps are SO yesterday. In Knockout, you have two additional jumps in the air. As soon as you touch the ground with your wheels, your jumps are reset.
• Multiple jumps
  • The jump power has been increased, so you can now jump up to four times in the air. You also don’t need a flip reset, because there is no time limit for multiple jumps.
• Jumping
  • In Knockout, jumps are much more vertical than in other Rocket League modes.
• Boost
  • Since the boost in Knockout is slightly stronger, you can return to the platform if you have been knocked far away by other players. Boost is recharged whenever you’re not using it and your wheels are touching the ground.

Knockout in Rocket League: Rules

Every game needs rules, and at the same time, rules are made to be broken. But of course, it still doesn’t work completely without guidelines – not even in Rocket League. Here you can find how the official Rocket League website explains the LTM Knockout:

• Team Size
  • There are no teams in Knockout. Instead, 8 players all play against each other in free-for-all action. – We like it!
• Live
  • #asset:534566:transform:bodyUnlike Soccar, there are no unlimited respawns in Knockout. You have to be careful, because the third knockout means Game Over.
• Safe Zone
  • The arena is surrounded by a transparent dome – the “safe zone”. If you are pushed out of the safe zone, you must return to it within 10 seconds, otherwise it counts as a knockout. The safe zone shrinks as the game progresses – increasing the danger. After 6 minutes the game changes to the “Sudden KO” mode. (Sudden KO) mode, where every attack or throw has maximum force and leaving the safe zone means an immediate knockout.
• Dangers
  • Each Knockout Arena contains hazards, such as spikes and a laser grid located under the platforms. Touching any of these hazards will result in an instant knockout.

Phew, that was quite a long list of rules, wasn’t it? Everything understood so far? Yes? Very good, then let’s move on to the next highlight of Knockout: it’s part of Rocket League’s birthday celebrations!

Rocket League Knockout Bash – All info about the rewards

While you could still earn some extra rewards in Knockout Bash, that’s unfortunately no longer the case in Birthday Ball – at least not for playing Knockout. But wonder: That’s what we had last time.

Psyonix itself describes the challenge rewards as “no easy task”, but they should motivate the players even more.

What exactly you have to complete in the end is not yet clear. But you can be sure to see fresh items like the Florescence wheels, the Monarch rocket trail or the animated Flutterby sticker in the game.

There are also golden gift baskets to earn. These contain classic items from the Victory, Accelerator, and Turbo series – so there’s plenty you can’t buy every day in the Rocket League Item Shop. You can complete the challenge up to 5x and then open the golden gift baskets in your inventory.

When is the release of Knockout Bash in Rocket League?

The Knockout Bash in-game event took place from April 27 to May 10 in Rocket League, bringing us the new game mode for the first time. However, as Psyonix had already officially confirmed, LTM will return to Rocket League during Birthday Ball. From July 13 to 19, the mode will be playable.

So you’re left with around a week of fun and pure action until everyday life in Rocket League resumes and, most importantly, you’ll have your MMR in Rocket League back in front of you. We’re definitely looking forward to seeing you in Knockout and getting ready. Mwhahaha. Cheers!

Rocket League Explained – Car-football for Dummies

Soccer meets racing. In Rocket League, you go hunting for goals with Turbo. What sounds simple can quickly become complex due to the variety of techniques to control the ball. Here’s your beginner’s guide to getting started as a Rocket League pro, including all the terminology you need to know.

Rocket League is a video game published by Psyonix and belongs to the genre (game category) “sports simulation”. These are games where players can virtually practice a sport. In the case of Rocket League, this is a combination of soccer and racing, played on a futuristic soccer field.

Players compete alone or with up to 3 other players in a team, with the goal of scoring as many goals as possible. The winner is the team that has scored more goals at the end of the time. A round lasts about 5 minutes, but is extended with a golden goal in case of a draw. Unlike in conventional soccer, the players do not control people here, but special cars that drive across the pitch.

Rocket League offers a variety of game modes. From classic car-football to fun game modes with mutators. These are selected before the start of each game. In eSports, only the classic mode without mutators is used.

The Rocket League ABC

In Rocket League, the goal is to master the car, learn special moves, and still keep track of the field. When pros throw around terms like 50/50 or double tab, it’s easy to lose track as a newbie. So that you can shine with your knowledge both in the game and in the stream, we have summarized the most important terms of the Rocket League universe for you here.

50/50 – When two or more players touch the ball at the same time, a kind of press ball is created. The direction in which the ball ultimately flies is random and resembles a 50/50 chance.

Aerial – Unlike classic soccer, Rocket League is not only played on the ground, due to their boost, players can also move in the air for a short time, dribble the ball there or start a shot attempt. As soon as a player leaves the ground he makes aerial actions.

Ballchasing – If a player is chasing the ball all the time and neglects his position, this is called ballchasing.

Boost – To bring the car faster to a higher speed there is boost. The players also use this to fly and steer with the cars.

Demolition – The possibility of demolition shows that Rocket League does not always have to be harmless. Here you drive at high speed through the car of another player and destroy the vehicle. The player is taken out of the game for a short time until respawn and the own team has a higher chance to score a goal.

Double Touch – Double Touch is a term often heard in professional Rocket League streams. This refers to a player scoring a goal by first shooting the ball at the wall next to, or above the opponent’s goal and then sending the rebound towards the goal.

Flick – Controlling the ball is the name of the game in Rocket League. Flicks are shots where the player touches the ball through the dodge mechanic while jumping and shoots with it.

Flip Reset- In Rocket League, each car has a double jump, after which the car must touch the ground with its 4 tires to be able to jump again. Due to the game mechanics, it is also possible to perform this on the ball – the so-called flip reset.

ReDirect – if e.g. player A shoots towards player B and the latter then deflects the direction of the ball e.g. towards the goal, this is called a ReDirect.

Wave Dash – One of the most important techniques in Rocket League is the Wave Dash. By a well-timed flip shortly before you touch the ground, you get a speed boost without performing the flip completely. The technique is mainly used when jumping down walls.

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