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Rocket League Autumn Update Includes LAN Support for PC

And there was much rejoicing.

Asif Khan

September 13, 2017 9:35 AM

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Psyonix, developer of Rocket League, has announced a massive update to their game. 

The Autumn Update features a cornucopia of new content:

• Farmstead, a new Seasonal Arena available in Competitive, Casual, and Private matches for a limited time this Fall

• More than 90 FREE new Customization Items available as Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare drops after online matches or from Trade-Ins

• The introduction of Player Banners, a new player customization feature

• The End of Competitive Season 5 and the start of Competitive Season 6

• Standardization of Arenas for Competitive and Casual Online play

• Transparent Goalposts

• LAN Support for PC players

Following this update, players will also have the opportunity to help test two game-changing upcoming features. First, is a new 'Party' System that PC players can help test during beta periods after the update goes live. Second, is a new 'Tournaments' system that allows players to create and compete in their own tournaments inside the game client.  So long, Challonge! The Party system will launch shortly after the Autumn update goes live, while the Tournaments Beta will be coming later this fall. 

In a recent interview with Shacknews at PAX West, Corey Davis, Creative Director on Rocket League, told us that "We are definitely not working on a Rocket League 2." This is a refreshing thing to hear as they have done tremendous fan service over the last few years and are committed to evolving the game well into the future.

Asif Khan

CEO/EIC/EIEIO

Asif Khan is the CEO, EIC, and majority shareholder of Shacknews. He began his career in video game journalism as a freelancer in 2001 for Tendobox.com. Asif is a CPA and was formerly an investment adviser representative. After much success in his own personal investments, he retired from his day job in financial services and is currently focused on new private investments. His favorite PC game of all time is Duke Nukem 3D, and he is an unapologetic fan of most things Nintendo. Asif first frequented the Shack when it was sCary's Shugashack to find all things Quake. When he is not immersed in investments or gaming he is a purveyor of fine electronic music. Asif also has an irrational love of Cleveland sports.