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Does anyone else feel that chill in the air? It can only mean one thing, the return of Frosty Fest for 2024! This year, Frosty Fest brings a sleigh’s worth of Challenges, rewards, Golden Gifts, and more from December 10 until December 31!

[h3]⁠Cozy Up With Lo-Fi Rocket League[/h3]
Frosty Fest 2024 features the exclusive world premiere of the new track “games” by zensei ゼンセー, which headlines a playlist of eight brand-new lo-fi remixes coming to Rocket League during the event, including lo-fi remixes of some of your favorite Rocket League x Monstercat music!

[h3]⁠Unwrap Challenge Rewards[/h3]
Nine rewards are ready to be defrosted and added to your collection this year. Tackle 12 Frosty Fest Challenges to earn Wheels, Anthems, a Decal, and more!
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⁠Leave your competition in the dust (and snow) with the Snowball Trail, embrace the winter vibes with the Frosted Flannel Decal, or tackle the snowy surfaces by bolting on the Decennium (Frosted) Wheels.
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⁠Here’s the full list of Frosty Fest challenges that await:

• Play 7 Online matches during Frosty Fest - Snowglobe Avatar Border
• ⁠Get 20 First Touches in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frostycat - Duality [LoFi] Player Anthem
• Get 5 Assists in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - 1 Import Drop
• Hit the ball 70 times in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frosted Flannel Decal
• Win 3 Matches of any Arcade Playlist Mode during Frosty Fest - Decennium (Frosted) Wheels
• Earn 25,000 XP in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frostycat - Glide [LoFi] - Player Anthem
• Score 40 Goals in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Ice Cold Player Title
• Get 50 Centers or Clears in Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Playock (Frosted) Wheels
• Win by 2 or more Goals in 5 Online Matches during Frosty Fest - Frostycat - Gold [LoFi] - Player Anthem
• Complete 7 Event Challenges during Frosty Fest - Snowball Trail

Got ice in your veins? Complete the Play 15 Online Matches challenge up to 5 times, and net a Golden Gift pulled from the Turbo, Secret Santa, and Velocity Series. Show you’re the class of the field and complete the Win 10 Online Matches challenge to earn 20,000 XP, it’s unlimited too, so secure those wins!

[h3]⁠Grab some festive goodies from the Item Shop [/h3]
It wouldn’t be Frosty Fest without a bunch of ice-cold offerings from the Item Shop. To mark the occasion, the new Dominus: Neon trim has arrived for the Dominus Car Body! It comes in three styles — Crimson, Forest Green and Titanium White.


Elsewhere, if you’re feeling peckish there’s the Pigeon Cube Topper and Gingerbread House Decal. Or if you really want to embrace the festive season check out the Ugly Sweater Decal, it might not be knitted by Grandma but we guarantee it's just as gaudy!
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⁠Tune in to Season 17 and look forward to jamming along to games by zensei ゼンセー, an all-new Player Anthem debuting in the Item Shop to bring you some festive spirit!
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⁠There’s also four other Player Anthem’s heading into the Item Shop too. Frostycat brings the LoFi vibes with remixed versions of Therapy, Revenger, Shiawase and Chasing Clouds.


⁠[h3]Split Shot and Split Shot Heatseeker arrive in Dueling Playlists[/h3]The Split Shot and Split Shot Heatseeker LTMs debut during Frosty Fest, dividing the field and bringing the heat this winter! Look forward to scoring long-range goals in this fresh twist on 3v3 Soccar.
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⁠Split Shot and Split Shot Heatseeker will face-off against one another in Dueling Playlists for the first week of Frosty Fest! From December 10 to 17, the mode that gets more plays will stay in rotation for another week. The power is in your hands, feels cool right?!
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⁠Week 2, from December 17 to 24, will see the victor of this bout take on the returning Winter Breakaway, where the Soccar ball gets frozen out for a Hockey Puck at the snowy Throwback Stadium. The final week of 2024’s Frosty Fest, running from December 24 to January 1, 2025, will place week 2’s winner bumper-to-bumper with Rocket Labs in the fight for LTM glory.
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⁠Don’t freeze on the field! Take advantage of everything Frosty Fest 2024 has to offer before it wraps up December 31.

Featuring Online Free Play, Neo Tokyo (Arcade) arena variant, new Community Spotlight feature and more!

Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 12/4/2024 8 a.m PT / 4 p.m. UTC

[h3]THE HEADLINES[/h3]

• Season 17, featuring the new Rocket Pass vehicle Shokunin, is now live!
  
• Online Free Play is also available, jump in and invite your friends.
  
• New Free Play Party Limited Time Event and Free Login Reward are up for grabs.
  
• The Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena Variant is live in all online playlists.
  
• Our new Community Spotlight News Panel feature is live, highlighting SquishyMuffinz.
  
• S16 Competitive Rewards (Boosts) are dropping for eligible players.

[h3]SEASON 17[/h3]
Rocket Pass

• Season 17 Rocket Pass is Here! Featuring Neo-Arcade-themed items and the Shokunin / Shokunin GXT Car Body
  
  • The Shokunin and Shokunin GXT use the Octane hitbox

Challenges

• Season 17 Stage 1 Challenges are live

Competitive

• Season 17 Competitive has started
  
• For Season 17, Competitive Snow Day replaces Competitive Dropshot
  
• Similar to previous seasons, a soft reset has been applied to all Competitive Playlists

Tournaments

• Season 17 Tournaments are live
  
• Any unspent Season 16 Tournament Credits automatically convert into rewards
  
• Tournament Credits have converted to the highest level reward you are capable of earning based on your Tournament Rank and the amount of Tournament Credits you have remaining
  
• Every player who played in at least one tournament this season will receive one All-Star cup
  
• New Tournament Reward items have been added

[h3]NEW CONTENT[/h3]
Online Free Play is Live!

• Create an Online Free Play session directly from the main menu, post-match screen, or while searching for a game.
  
  • Party leaders can create sessions and invite up to 7 friends, (8 players total) or start their own solo practice.
    
  • More Online Free Play Details can be found here

New Free Play Party Limited Time Event and Login Reward

• New Online Free Play Party Challenges will give players the opportunity to earn a set of the coveted Black Painted ‘Dieci’ Wheels and the ‘Power of Friendship’ Player Title, don’t miss out on this chance!
  
• Players can also login now through the end of Season 17 to unlock the Free ‘Ice Breaker’ Player Banner.

Arena

• The new Arena Variant ‘Neo Tokyo (Arcade)’ is now available in Online Playlists

Community Spotlight

• Highlighting a member of our Rocket League Community, learn more about SquishyMuffinz in our featured news panel; Nicely Done, Squishy!
  
  • Players can also claim Squishy’s exclusive Community Spotlight Player Title ‘Squishy Saver’ for FREE in the item shop!
  • Available now through December 10th.

Season 16 Competitive Rewards
Season 16 Reward Items and Titles will be awarded according to your highest Rank achieved during the season, and successful completion of the appropriate Season Reward Levels.

• Season 16 Rewards are Boosts
  
  • Bronze I or higher: S16 – Bronze Boost
    
  • Silver I or higher: S16 – Silver Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Gold I or higher: S16 – Gold Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Platinum I or higher: S16 – Platinum Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Diamond I or higher: S16 – Diamond Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Champion I or higher: S16 – Champion Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Grand Champion I or higher: S16 – Grand Champion Boost + lower rewards
    
  • Supersonic Legend: S16 – Supersonic Legend Boost + lower rewards
• GRAND CHAMPION TITLE REWARDS
  
  • Competitive Grand Champion: "S16 GRAND CHAMPION" in Crimson text
    
  • Rumble Grand Champion: "S16 RNG CHAMP" in Crimson text
    
  • Hoops Grand Champion: "S16 DUNK MASTER" in Crimson text
    
  • Dropshot Grand Champion: "S16 FLOOR DESTROYER" in Crimson text
• SUPERSONIC LEGEND TITLE REWARDS
  
  • Competitive Supersonic Legend: "S16 SUPERSONIC LEGEND" in Titanium White text
    
  • Rumble Supersonic Legend: "S16 RNGENIUS" in Titanium White text
    
  • Hoops Supersonic Legend: "S16 LEGENDARY BALLER" in Titanium White text
    
  • Dropshot Supersonic Legend: "S16 TILE ANNIHILATOR" in Titanium White text

[h3]KNOWN ISSUES[/h3]For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, go here

Version: Rocket League v2.46
Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Scheduled Release: 12/3/2024 4 p.m. PT / 12/4/2024 12 a.m. UTC

[h3]THE HEADLINES[/h3]

• Online Free Play is live, check out the new content details below!
  
• Neo Tokyo gets a new look with the (Arcade) Arena Variant
  
• Center of mass has been adjusted for Car Bodies using shifted Hitboxes

We’ll post additional Patch Notes when Season 17 begins on 12/4/2024 at 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC.

[h3]NEW CONTENT[/h3]
Online Free Play

• Free Play is now Online! Create an Online Free Play Session directly from the main menu, post-match screen, or while searching for a game. Party leaders can create sessions and invite up to 7 friends, or start their own solo practice.
  
• You can join an Online Free Play session by name and password.
  
  • Players cannot start an Online Free Play session if one of their party members is actively in a match.
    
  • The Party Leader will have Ball Manipulation Controls (BMC) by default, and will be able to pass this on to another party member by leaving the match.
  • Only one party member at a time can have BMC enabled
    
  • Quick Chat is disabled in Online Free Play in favor of BMC
• Online Free Play includes the following customization options:
  
  • Game Mode (Soccar, Dropshot, Hoops, Snow Day)
    
  • Arena
    
  • Boost Options
    
  • Goal Reset
    
  • Region

Neo Tokyo (Arcade)

New Arena

• We’ve 1-upped Neo Tokyo with the Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena variant! Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena is live in Private Matches, Exhibition Matches, the Main Menu, Competitive matches, Free Play, and Online Free Play.

[h3]CHANGES AND UPDATES[/h3]
Center of Mass Adjusted for Shifted Hitbox Car Body’s

• In past updates, we adjusted the hitbox position on several Car Bodies for a more accurate visual fit. This hitbox adjustment did not include a change to their center of mass, which we are correcting in v2.46.
  
  • This correction will improve how the Car Bodies listed below feel and behave.
    
  • We have ensured that cars with shifted hitboxes and center of masses do not have any advantages or disadvantages in gameplay, including kickoffs.
  • Formula 1 2021 (Plank hitbox)
    
  • Formula 1 2022 (Plank hitbox)
    
  • Lightning McQueen (Dominus hitbox)
    
  • Ace (Breakout hitbox)
    
  • Primo (Hybrid hitbox)
    
  • Fast and Furious Mazda-RX7 (Breakout hitbox)⁠

Antenna Flags
Updates to the following Antenna flag designs:

• Caster
  
• Dirtyphonics

[h3]BUG FIXES [/h3]

• Fixed an issue where replays auto played when pressing enter while renaming
  
• Fixed inventory instantly refreshing after archiving any item in the manage inventory menu
  
• Fixed an issue causing some wheels to clip through the 1966 Cadillac DeVille fenders
  
• Fixed the Ragtag Decal changing the base Octane trim to Black Painted
  
• Fixed the ball in Hoops no longer changing color when it passes over the Hoop
  
• Items obtained from Golden Trophy '24 rewards now appear in the trade-in menu
  
• Fixed Rocket Labs Medley Arena selection not working properly in Free Play

[h3]KNOWN ISSUES[/h3]
For a complete list of known issues in Rocket League, go here

High-score chasing and racing await as we press play on Rocket League Season 17. Prepare to level up your Soccar skills as this neo-arcade-inspired season kicks off on December 4!

In Season 17, try out the Online Free Play feature, battle for supremacy in the Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena, master the new Split Shot game mode, and look forward to leveling up a new Rocket Pass!

Shokunin Car Body (Octane Hitbox)
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Also, it’s almost that time of year again! Frosty Fest will be back for 2024! Keep an eye out for more details on Frosty Fest in the days ahead.

[h3]⁠Introducing Online Free Play[/h3]
Looking to hone your skills between high-octane matches or just have fun with friends? Drift into the all-new Online Free Play, the best place to perfect your air dribbles and ceiling shots with other players!

You can create an Online Free-Play Session directly from the main menu, post-match screen, or while searching for a game. Party leaders can create sessions, or you can start your own practice pitch.
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⁠There’s a ton of ways to customize the experience, too! The Soccar, Hoops, Snow Day and Dropshot Game Modes are accessible, along with all the Arenas already available in offline Free Play. There are also boost options and goal reset settings to play around with.

[h3]⁠Free Play Party LTE[/h3]
Celebrate the arrival of Online Free Play with the Free Play Party LTE! Going live from December 4, take the opportunity to practice and complete two challenges to unlock the Power of Friendship Title alongside the stylish Black Dieci Wheels!


[h3]⁠Login Reward & Free Player Anthem[/h3]
To celebrate the new season, all players who log in at any point from December 4 to March 5, will instantly receive the Icebreak Banner!
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⁠We’ve got more where that came from too. Spruce up your audio Arena experience by tuning in to the shop later in December to claim the free Player Anthem and Season 17 theme song, Tokyo Machine’s PLAY (VIP) Player Anthem! Keep an eye on Rocket League's social channels for more details.

[h3]⁠Sliding into Split Shot[/h3]
The Split Shot LTM brings a fresh twist to the 3v3 Rocket League formula. Split Shot divides teams across each half of the field, challenging players to score long-range screamers!

Split Shot Heatseeker debuts at the same time too, offering players of all skill levels the chance to get in on the action and score some outrageous goals. Both of these LTMs are playable on the Neo Tokyo (Arcade), DFH Stadium (Snowy), Mannfield (Snowy), Beckwith Park (Snowy), and Utopia Coliseum (Snowy) Arenas, and will be available from December 10-17 in Dueling Playlists.

[h3]⁠Say Hello to the Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena[/h3]
Soar through the neon-drenched metropolis of Neo Tokyo like never before with the Neo Tokyo (Arcade) Arena! Prepare to power up and push the limits of speed and style in this arcade-themed reimagining of a classic Rocket League Arena.

Neo Tokyo (Arcade)

[h3]⁠Rocket Pass Premium[/h3]
Embrace the hype and get ready to travel back to the golden age of cabinet games. Level through Season 17’s Rocket Pass Premium Tiers and fill up your inventory with awesome loot!


⁠The Shokunin Car Body and Shokunin GXT Car Body levels up your look this season, and if you’re seeking for some of that old-school cool, check out the Pixel Melon Wheels for some retro vibes. And it wouldn’t be Neo Tokyo without the MechMania Decal — paired with the Synthpop Trail, level up your style and leave your competition in the dust! ⁠ ⁠
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⁠All the rewards above are only a glimpse of what's unlockable in this season’s Rocket Pass. With over 70+ Tiers of rewards across free and Premium, you won’t need any cheat codes to look your best.

[h3]⁠⁠A Beastly take on Tournament Rewards[/h3]
Season 17’s Tournament Rewards drop in to deliver a beastly makeover! Slip and slide in the Arena with the Chummy Wheels, soar to victory with the Wing Wraith Boost and Wing Wraith Trail, and embrace the spirit of the serpent with the King Fang Decal.



[h3]⁠⁠Introducing Community Spotlights[/h3]
We’re excited to introduce Rocket League’s first-ever in-game Community Spotlight, where all players can claim a unique title from the Item Shop that features a beloved person from the Rocket League community. For Season 17, World Champion and renown member of the community, SquishyMuffinz, is our spotlight! Head to the Item Shop between December 4 to 10 and to claim his custom-made Squishy Saver Title. ⁠ ⁠⁠
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⁠Grab your controller (or keyboard and mouse), and prepare to power up in Season 17. The arcade’s open from December 4 until March 5!

Also, Season 16’s Competitive Rewards are unveiled!

Rocket League's trip into the worrisome wilderness is wrapping up soon, but Season Rush is back to help you channel your inner Mothman and fly through the rest of Season 16’s Rocket Pass. Double XP will be active as you complete Season Rush challenges to unlock premium rewards like the Cytoplasm: Inverted Wheels, Yeti Decal, and Eyescore Goal Explosion!

This Season Rush lays down the gauntlet with 11 new Challenges! Boost your way through the Rocket Pass with multiple 10,000 XP rewards, and for the first time see your Season Rush progress net you Player Titles, Drops, and the Fluorescent Fume Goal Explosion!

Here’s the full list of S16 Season Rush challenges:

• Play 5 Online Matches - 1 Special Drop
  
• Hit the ball 50 times in Online Matches - 10,000 XP
  
• Get 15 Shots in Online Matches - 10,000 XP
  
• Get 12 Saves or Epic Saves in Online Matches - 1 Deluxe Drop
  
• Get a Goal and a Win in 5 Online Matches - 10,000 XP
  
• Get 30 Assists or Centers in Online Matches - Rocket Passer Player Title
• Get 3000 total points in Online Matches - 10,000 XP
  
• Gain 3 XP Levels during November Season Rush 2024 - Next Level Player Title
• Score 10 Goals in Online Matches - 10,000 XP
  
• Get a Goal and a Save in 5 Online Matches - 1 Import Drop
  
• Win 3 Online Matches in a row - Fluorescent Fume Goal Explosion

The Fluorescent Fume Goal Explosion

For the steeliest seekers of the supernatural, there’s an unlimited Win 10 Online Matches Challenge that rewards a Level Up every time!

[h3]Season 16’s Competitive Rewards Revealed![/h3]
If you’ve been delving deep into the darkness of the Drift Woods Arena, look forward to unleashing monstrous Season 16 Competitive Rewards when the next Season begins December 4!

⁠There are eight Rocket Boosts to unlock — one for each Rank Tier. Reach for the stars, and the highest ranks, to earn these dazzling boosts!



[h3]Season 16’s Rocket Boost Competitive Rewards[/h3]
Need a refresher on how competitive rewards work? After completing ten Competitive Matches, you’ll be assigned a rank based on your performance. You can reach a higher rank by winning Competitive Matches. But be careful, as you can also be demoted if you lose too many!

⁠⁠⁠After winning ten matches at a Rank Tier, you’ll become eligible for its Competitive Rewards, regardless of what Rank Tier you’re at when the Season ends.

[h3]Season 16 Rewards[/h3]
Main Rewards Bronze I or higher: S16 - Bronze Rocket Boost Silver I or higher: S16 - Silver Rocket Boost + previous rewards
Gold I or higher: S16 - Gold Rocket Boost + previous rewards
Platinum I or higher: S16 - Platinum Rocket Boost + previous rewards
Diamond I or higher: S16- Diamond Rocket Boost + previous rewards
Champion I or higher: S16 - Champion Rocket Boost + previous rewards
Grand Champion I: S16 - Grand Champion Rocket Boost + previous rewards
Supersonic Legend: S16 - Supersonic Legend Rocket Boost + previous rewards

⁠⁠Grand Champion Title Rewards Competitive Grand Champion: “S16 GRAND CHAMPION” in Crimson text
Rumble Grand Champion: “S16 RNG CHAMP” in Crimson text
Hoops Grand Champion: “S16 DUNK MASTER” in Crimson text
Dropshot Grand Champion: “S16 FLOOR DESTROYER” in Crimson text

⁠Supersonic Legend Title Rewards
Competitive Supersonic Legend: “S16 SUPERSONIC LEGEND” in Titanium White text
Rumble Supersonic Legend: “S16 RNGENIUS” in Titanium White text
Hoops Supersonic Legend: “S16 LEGENDARY BALLER” in Titanium White text
Dropshot Supersonic Legend: “S16 TILE ANNIHILATOR” in Titanium White text
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⁠Hunt down those remaining Rocket Pass tiers with Season Rush, and conquer the competition to earn Competitive Rewards before Season 16 wraps up on December 4.