Rocket League has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. The game is very popular on the streaming platform Twitch and has both a casual and competitive atmosphere.

Gameplay

Rocket League's gameplay builds on the original title Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. Players control a rocket-powered car and use it to direct a ball larger than the cars into the opponent's goal in an arena. A game lasts five minutes, and the team with the highest score wins. If the score is tied at the end of the five minutes, the winner is determined in sudden death overtime. Off the field, players can customize their vehicles in numerous ways. There are many ways to purchase items for your car or the player banner. Also, most items can be exchanged between players through the trading system. The game is played by one or more players on each team, locally or online. The game can be played cross-platform on both PS4 and PC, which means players on both platforms can play together. The cross-platform game for Xbox is not yet available due to issues caused by Sony. After the free-to-play update, the game can no longer be downloaded on Steam. You can download Rocket League from the Epic Games Store.

What is the game objective of Rocket League?

Players work together with their team to move the ball across the field and score goals in the opponent's net. Rocket League is a technical game that requires a high level of skill and a fast pace of play. One of the game's most inviting elements is its accessibility and familiarity with traditional sports (soccer), but the best players are very advanced and have fine-tuned their mechanisms and team strategies.

How is Rocket League played?

Each team starts on one of the opposite sides of the field, either as a blue or orange team. When the timer starts, players compete to be the first to hit the ball with their car. Once the ball is in play, the clock runs down until one team scores a goal by kicking the ball into the opponent's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of regulation time wins. In the event of a tie, the teams will play overtime until a winner is determined.

What cars can I choose?

What sets Rocket League apart from soccer are its competitors: rocket-powered cars. Players choose their vehicle before each match and have various customization options. During the game, the cars get "boost" by driving over illuminated circles on the field, and can "fly" by combining boost with jumps.

What is the Rocket League Championship Series?

Each year of Rocket League Esports culminates in the Rocket League Championship Series. The best teams from Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America compete for more than $1,000,000 in prize money and their chance to become world champions. To reach this point, teams must prove themselves over the course of qualifiers, tournaments, and regular seasons in their local regions.

Is Rocket League educational?

Rocket League requires a tremendous amount of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity from players to succeed and stay successful. Schools and players in high school have had great experiences with the game and continue to experience its many benefits, such as:

• Sense of community
• Character development
• Opportunities for scholarships
• Embodies the ISTE standard
• Performance improvement
• STEM engagement