Rocket League, the mega-popular vehicular soccer game from developer Psyonix, is set to receive a long overdue facelift on PS5
On August 18, the now-free-to-play
The former will see Rocket League utilize full 4K resolution HDR
Naturally, players will need a compatible 4K TV (check out our guide to the best 4K TVs
Alongside these visual enhancements come some new skins and decals, too, which arrive as part of a themed update inspired by Sony’s iconic duo, Ratchet & Clank. To claim these aesthetic goodies, players will simply need to log into the game before January 3, 2022. As you’d expect, they will remain exclusive to the PlayStation version of Rocket League.
Analysis: In the same league… finally
These performance updates finally bring the PS5 version of Rocket League up to speed with the equivalent Xbox Series X the same visual enhancements
In the nine months since the launch of the PS5, Rocket League has been running via backwards compatibility on Sony’s new system, meaning players were essentially experiencing the same visual settings as those on the PS4 Pro
Performance enhancements matter for games like Rocket League because split-second actions can make all the difference. Running a title at 120fps means the experience for the player is generally much smoother, not to mention the reduced risk of motion sickness – which is always a possibility when performing mid-air somersaults in a jet-powered car.
We’ve put together a handy guide for all the other games on PS5 and Xbox Series X with 120fps support
As far as Rocket League is concerned, though, the (virtual) playing field is finally level for players on either side of the console fence.
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