What is Rocket League? We explain the trend

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, cars are also very popular - and computer games even more so. Rocket League is the result of all these ingredients and continues to be absolutely cult. In the game you compete in a team against other players. At the same time, the rounds are only a few minutes long.

Caution, autoball: Rocket League is considered one of the most important multiplayer games of recent years.

What is Rocket League and why is it so popular?

Rocket League was developed by Psyonix and released in July 2015 for PC and PlayStation 4. The release for Xbox One followed in February 2016, and the game has also been available for Nintendo Switch since November 2017. The reason for the continuing success of Rocket League is the fast gameplay.

• The game is played in a kind of stock car arena, in which it goes wildly to the point.
• The goal, however, is not race victories, but as many goals as possible with the oversized ball.
• This is possible with different numbers of players, starting with the one against one up to teams of four players each.
• The game duration is limited to five minutes and that makes for an entertaining character.
• There are different game modes and variants. Again and again, new modes for the game are published or adapted.
• For long-term motivation provide the customization options of their own car. This concerns not only the optics but also the properties.
• In addition, the Rocket Pass was introduced some time ago, with which you can unlock new content.

Ambitious long-term players are drawn to the league system with divisions and leagues, where promotions and relegations are possible. At the top of this system is ultimately the championship, which ambitious players strive for.