Earlier today, Psyonix has outlined new information regarding their early 2019 plans for Rocket League in which they detail new additions coming to the game including the highly requested Cross-Platform Party System.
In a new blog-post, Psyonix mentions that Cross-Platform play will be in effect starting next month along-with a new season and an in-game event. Here’s the full run-down of what’s coming to the game in the month’s ahead:
FEBRUARY
- End of Competitive Season 9 + Rewards!
- Beginning of Competitive Season 10
- All new In-Game Event
- Friends List (previously referred to as RocketID)
- Cross-Platform Party system
- New Crate launch
- New in-game Music
MARCH
- New Licensed Premium DLC
- Rocket Pass 2 Ends
We have plenty more in store for players this spring, as Rocket Pass 3 will be coming your way with a new Challenge System that we’re eager to reveal once we get closer to its release.
You may have also seen those preview images of the beautiful new arena that was created for our version of Rocket League in China. The arena is still under construction, but will be ready for action in all territories later this year.
COMPETITIVE SEASON 9 REWARDS
With just a few weeks left in Competitive Season 9, it’s time to talk rewards! Season 9 Rewards are a unique set of Wheels for each rank earned in Competitive and Extra Modes.
Here’s the distribution breakdown:
COMPETITIVE AND EXTRA MODE REWARDS
- Bronze I or higher – Season 9 – Bronze Wheels
- Silver I or higher – Season 9 – Silver Wheels + lower Wheels
- Gold I or higher – Season 9 – Gold Wheels + lower Wheels
- Platinum I or higher – Season 9 – Platinum Wheels + lower Wheels
- Diamond I or higher – Season 9 – Diamond Wheels + lower Wheels
- Champion I or higher – Season 9 – Champion Wheels + Lower Wheels
GRAND CHAMPION REWARDS
- Competitive Grand Champion – ‘Season 9 – Grand Champion’ In-Game Title + all Season 9 Wheels
- Rumble Grand Champion – ‘Season 9 – RNG Champ’ In-Game Title + all Season 9 Wheels
- Dropshot Grand Champion – ‘Season 9 – Floor Destroyer’ In-Game Title + all Season 9 Wheels
- Hoops Grand Champion – ‘Season 9 – Dunk Master’ In-Game Title + all Season Wheels
- Snow Day Grand Champion – ‘Season 9 – Blizzard Wizard’ In-Game Title + all Season 9 Wheels
(Note: Grand Champion In-Game Titles for Extra Modes are earned by achieving Grand Champion in each individual Extra Mode)
Remember, you have to complete your placement matches in a Competitive Playlist and fulfill the appropriate Season Reward Level in order to earn your rewards for Competitive Season 9. Competitive Season 10 will have the same soft reset that previous competitive seasons have had. You will need to complete 10 placement matches per Competitive Playlist to earn your rank, which will likely be near your previously-held rank.
There are just a few weeks left in Competitive Season 9, so keep grinding for those ranks! Stay tuned for more information on all the content coming this year, including Rocket Pass 3 Challenges, the upcoming In-Game Event and so much more!
We look forward to playing with all our friends across the new Cross-Platform Play system for Rocket League and let us know what new changes you’re mostly excited for? For all things, Nintendo, stay tuned to NinMobileNews!
