Rocket League - Patch Notes V2.04

Patch Notes V2.04

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:01 PM PDT

Version: Rocket League v2.04
Scheduled Release: 9/14/2021, 4 p.m. PDT / 11 p.m. UTC

CHANGES AND UPDATES

Voice Chat

We are temporarily removing voice chat with v2.04. As many of our players know, the current voice chat system is not up to modern standards, making it difficult to use in a fast-paced game environment. We're also aware that some players experience performance issues when using in-game voice chat -- some sort of mid-match lag or service disruption -- and we do not want voice chat to hinder quality of play.
Earlier this summer, we said that we are working on bringing an improved, more comprehensive voice chat system to Rocket League. We are on track to bring voice chat back to the game in early 2022. We'll share more details once we're closer to voice chat making a siiick comeback next year.

[PlayStation 5] 120 FPS Support

[PlayStation 5] Fixed a bug preventing 120 FPS support on the PS5
Players on PS5 can now play at:
- 4K at 120 FPS without HDR
- 4K at 60 FPS with HDR
To play at 120 FPS, compatible hardware (HDMI 2.1-capable 4K/120 Hz display, HDMI 2.1 cable) is required
120 FPS support also requires the appropriate video settings on your console. To change your Video Quality Settings on your PlayStation 5:
- Go to Settings from the PlayStation 5 Home Screen
- Select Screen and Video
- Select Video Output
- Set Enable 120 Hz Output to Automatic
HDR is disabled in Rocket League when 120 Hz is enabled. Rocket League will output at 4K at 60 FPS with HDR if Enable 120 Hz Output is set to Off. For more info, check out this {LINK REMOVED}PlayStation 5 4K Resolution Guide

Introducing ¡Fiesta Latina! In Rocket League

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Rocket League is thrilled to celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month and the Independence Days for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile! Starting September 15, get the free ¡Fiesta Latina! Bundle in the Item Shop featuring the Acero-Florentina Wheel, and three Player Anthems from recording artist AL3JANDRO. We're excited to commemorate the culture and history in-game alongside all of our Hispanic and Latino players with these unique items from creators with Latino heritage.

The Acero-Florentina Wheel was specially designed by Jose Flores, Senior Concept Artist at Psyonix. Get this wheel inspired by the Mexican Sunflower September 15 through October 15, plus the three Player Anthems in the bundle ("Loca," "So Good," and "We Own The Night"). These songs will also be added to Rocket League Radio, and can be heard in-game.

AL3JANDRO was the vocal producer who recorded, wrote, and edited a lot of the vocals on some of the most popular early songs found in Rocket League. He is a ghost writer that Hollywood Principle worked with on songs like "Solar Eclipses'',"Breathing Underwater", and "Seeing What's Next".

TUNE INTO THE GOALS FOR CHANGE: CAMPEONATO DE LAS AMÉRICAS

Rocket League Esports and Rocket Street are joining the celebration with the Goals for Change: Campeonato de las Américas, a special online open tournament that will run from September 18 through October 2. This will be Rocket League's second Goals for Change tournament where players compete to donate to causes that are important to them.

The Campeonato de las Américas Open is open to all players in a variety of countries. Qualifiers will be split into two regions: North and South. Instead of a traditional prize pool, the winners will receive $10,000 toward a cause of their choice. Here's the full prizing breakdown:

Finals

1st Place: $10,000 per team
2nd Place: $6,000 per team
3rd Place: $4,000 per team
4th Place: $3,000 per team

Group Stage

3rd Place: $1,600 per team
4th Place: $1,000 per team
5th Place: $600 per team
6th Place: $300 per team

The Finals on October 2 will include interviews with iconic Rocket League players of Hispanic heritage, and other special segments in between matches. Tune in and watch the finals for this special event on October 2 live on our {LINK REMOVED} channel.

Interested in competing? Here's the breakdown of countries included in the North and South Regions:

NORTH

Canada
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Guatemala
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
United States

SOUTH

Argentina
Brazil
Bolivia
Chile
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay

(Peru can join either region depending on location)

Head to {LINK REMOVED} for more information on how to enter and compete. Good luck!

We're excited to bring this new content to Rocket League and to celebrate with the Goals for Change: Campeonato de las Américas. Happy Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month from Rocket League to the community!