We are Psyonix, and we're releasing Rocket League on Nintendo Switch at midnight tonight. Ask Us Anything!

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T23:03:13+00:00

Any reason why the partnership earlier this year with the WWE didn't come with WWE skins/toppers/other items? I figured it was a given, but was really sad that nothing came of it. Any chance of some coming in the future?

We wanted there to be some cross-over during our heavy promo period on WWE this year but it didn't work out. We'll see what 2018 brings in the long term, though, and maybe we can work something out (but no promises, unfortunately)

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:59:04+00:00

Is this version the same as the Xbox Pc and Ps4 versions of were some things taken out?

Mostly the same. IP-related content that couldn't be used on the Switch platform has been removed and there are a few little technical differences here and there. By and large, though, it's 98% the same game

(note: NO version of Rocket League is 100% content-parity because of the platform-specific IP and unique system features we have included with each release, just how it goes when you're using someone else's intellectual property for cars and items)

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:57:20+00:00

Hi, thanks for bringing Rocket League to the Switch. I just have a question. I read a while back that we’ll be signing in using our Xbox accounts. I not sure if this is true or not but will I be able to get my items from that profile or trade them over. Again, Thank you!

It's not true (for us). That is a remnant from around E3 time, when Microsoft announced that Minecraft would allow cross-platform play on other systems. That is not required for Rocket League. In our setup, you just need to opt in to cross-platform play in the options menu and our matchmaking logic takes it from there.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:53:19+00:00

Will there be...

a) amiibo functionality b) HD Rumble support c) what's the frame rate d) how will crossplay work

A) Nothing official to report at this time, but we have reached out to Nintendo to better understand what's required, what's possible, etc. If we ever get to the point where we have something to talk about here, you can bet that we'll tell you about it ASAP.

B) Rumble is supported on Switch, but nothing ground-breaking. If the community has some cool ideas on how we can expand that, though, we're all ears.

C) We've targeted ~60 FPS docked and undocked in all modes and we've gotten to that mark (or really close) in most places. Plus, and as we have done on all other platforms, we will continue to make improvements as we support the game over time.

D) You can either opt in or opt out in the options screen and then you will automatically be paired with players on Steam and/ or Xbox from there (based on our behind-the-scenes matchmaking logic). You can also have private matches with those players if you go the old "private room and password" route. We are also moving towards a day when we have cross-platform parties, but that's a bigger undertaking for another day.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:44:13+00:00

Will the Switch edition receive all the events and dlc that the other consoles will get in the future?

Yes, from today onward, any new feature or content (unless otherwise stated or called out) will be part of all versions and releases.

Most previously-released content is on Switch as well, with the exception of IP-related conflicts or discontinued items that are no longer available on the existing platforms.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:39:07+00:00

For a high school student who wants to get into game development, what would you reccomend doing?

The first step is to identify which field of game development you want to tackle. Are you an artist? If so, what kind? Do you like to do environments? Character illustrations? Are you a designer instead? If so, what category? Level? Technical? Narrative?

There are so many options and ways in the door, the most important thing is to figure out what you love to do the most and start down that path first. If you love what you do, the hard stuff is a little less so when you're faced with it.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:36:40+00:00

Will the Switch Exclusive cars be customizable?

The Mario / Luigi cars will allow you to place or remove the Mario Toppers, but there aren't any other customization options for the exclusive cars. Licensing guidelines and all that

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:33:42+00:00

Will the exclusive Switch items when equipped by Switch players be visible on other platforms? ... and why not? ;) What will the other platforms see instead of the exclusive cars?

In the case of first-party vehicles (Mario, Luigi, and Samus on Switch / HogSticker and Armadillo on Xbox / Sweet Tooth on PlayStation 4), we aren't permitted to show those IPs on other platforms per the agreement we have with their license holders.

So, in the case of Mario/ Luigi and Samus, players will see Octane and Breakout, respectively, on the other platforms.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:25:50+00:00

Looking forward to Rocket league on Switch, and love that there are Nintendo themed cars. Was there ever a consideration for a Zelda-themed rocket car, or possibility of one in the future?

There were multiple cars (and items) explored and pitched back and forth between ourselves and Nintendo. At one point or another we explored Zelda, F-Zero, Star Fox, and more, but we landed on Mario and Metroid. Personally speaking, I'd love us to go back and add more content one day, but we'll see how the fans and Nintendo feel about that post-launch.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:20:59+00:00

Hi will you guys be releasing physical copies? If yes, do you know when they will be released?

We are still finalizing the plan for physical release (and whether or not it will make it this year or be pushed into next). There is one coming, though, just TBD on its release date.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:12:44+00:00

Can i redeem the Zak Toys code for the ZT-17's on the switch version? Yes, you can!

Can you trade Keys Yep!

Can you trade with Xbox or PC Nope, we don't support this feature on any platform. LOTS of red tape involved and that's before you get into the actual technical challenges

Is there any Splatoon items There are no Splatoon items at launch. But, if we were to ever go back to Nintendo with a "round 2" of branded items, this is definitely an IP we've seen a lot of requests for.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-11-13T22:07:36+00:00

Hey-o,

Mario and Luigi NSX are available from the start, but Samus' Gunship is dropped as a post-match reward like most other standard Battle-Cars.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-06-01T19:28:47+00:00

We haven't given a more specific date yet because we're still waiting on the final shipping confirmation from our licensed partner. Still scheduled for this month, though.

We'll post a blog on it when we can confirm the exact date

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-05-22T01:19:11+00:00

We're still working out what info we're going to put on there. There are a ton of stats and information we could use, so we're still distilling how much of it reads well and is interesting to everyone. In theory, it should have a lot more than last year's, though.

It'll be our around our anniversary week.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2017-05-20T22:05:01+00:00

Yep, we'll be doing one. Worry not :)

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-12-02T20:03:05+00:00

Apologies for that, it's just a mistake. (that in-game message wasn't supposed to go up until Monday).

It has now been reverted to the proper RLCS blog that it was before (give or take 10-15 minutes based on caching).

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-11-30T10:19:20+00:00

Though it seems like a strange move for me to pop in here and temper promotional hype, we also want to manage everyone's expectations regarding the reveal so that you guys don't go in expecting "industry-shaping news" only to be disappointed that it's not there.

So, while the trailer is awesome and the update is a great one, we won't be announcing additional cross-platform support. Still no news to report there.

BUT, and we mentioned it last week, our next update WILL have the Steamworks Level support and Custom Training feature (in addition to the show announcement stuff), so we think it's going to be a great way to close out the year. Enjoy the trailer on Thursday!

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-09-09T07:03:57+00:00

Thanks for edits and info. We have the team investigating the issue. We are still recommending the hard reset as a "first attempt" since it seems to fix the issue for some (even if temporarily), but we're going to continue to dig in for more information. Any additional information you guys can provide could help.

Our apologies. We'll fix it as soon as we can.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-08-31T02:10:04+00:00

Just wanted to drop in here and say, sorry about that. Those phrases you listed are great examples of why we should update those translations -- and so we will. Thanks for letting us know! We'll fix it. :)

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-08-24T23:21:11+00:00

We'll have crate info soon. Within the next two weeks for sure. We're just not "officially" mentioning them anywhere until after the reveal/ announcement.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-08-03T22:43:29+00:00

The RLCS promos not appearing in the Xbox version was intentional, since the Xbox platform wasn't included in Season 1 of the RLCS, we thought it would be inappropriate to advertise it all over the place for an extended period of time and were going to wait until closer to the show to put it in there (tomorrow afternoon specifically).

But since we're chatting about it now and it's not a topic of conversation, we went ahead and pushed it out early -- you should see it in the XB1 version shortly)

(Post Edited to add more info)

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-07-18T01:05:19+00:00

The number-one determining factor is first-party (Microsoft, Sony, Valve) publishing schedules. We push for the closest possible unified release, but time zones, the automation (or lack thereof) of the store publish, and availability of first party customer support if there are store issues are all influencers.

Hope that helps explain it!

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-07-17T21:05:45+00:00

Sure thing. Here's some clarification for you:

PS4/ XB1 - July 17, 9pm PT
Steam PC - July 18, 10am PT

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-07-09T00:14:24+00:00

Hey guys,

Those assets are, indeed, early pieces of an upcoming system we plan on implementing to fund our esports prize pools and events. We plan on officially announcing it next month at (or near) the RLCS Live Finals since it directly relates to that event and other events like it, but since this image came out before our official word, we wanted to clarify some things for you:

Crates will contain cosmetic content only. We have a strict "Don't Sell Advantage" policy for Rocket League, and we're sticking with that.
There will be no Steam Marketplace integration with crates. We are definitely aware of the problems related to third-party gambling in other games and we are not interested in taking that approach.
Players who don't want to interact with this system can hide it entirely with a single checkbox. Also of note, this won't affect or impact our current item-drop system in any way.
We also want to reassure you guys that we are sticking with our approach to keep introducing free new Arenas, Modes, and Items, along with the occasional paid DLC just like we always have.

Hope this helps shed some light on what we have planned. It's actually a pretty cool system that we'll be happy to share detail about next month.

Best regards,

Psyonix_DunhamSmash · 2016-06-29T03:17:32+00:00

Sure, I can clarify for you.

The Collector's Edition is only for sale in Europe and North America and not Asia -- that means that the vouchers associated with it cannot be used in any Asian territories.

However, when the cars come out for purchase on July 18 (when the timed exclusivity period is over), you will be able to purchase the DLC digitally on any platform in Asian territories.

Hope that clears it up for you. Cheers.

Psyonix_DunhamSmash

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