Rocket League, which really should have been called SocCAR, is game that has you playing vehicular football. Sort of. It’s one of the most fun games to be released all year – and that shows. According to developer Psyonix, it’s been downloaded over 5.5 million times.
AMAZING! More than 5 MILLION downloads since we launched on July 7! Your continued support for our game is truly humbling. Thank you.
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) July 29, 2015
That seems like a huge number of people playing a futuristic fantasy sports game that replaces soccer boots with trucks, but one has to assume that it includes the people who’ve downloaded the game using their PlayStation Plus subscriptions. Given that it’s one of this month’s free games, coupled with it being released on PC too, the number seems lower than it really should be.
Still, it’s a huge success for a game that many people have overlooked – and for any developer, having millions of people paying your game must be the best sort of gratification. And it’s done a lot better than its mouthy progenitor, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars.
“In comparison to the original Battle-Cars, Rocket League has had more than double the lifetime downloads in its first three weeks,” said Jeremy Dunham, vice president of Psyonix. “It’s a much stronger response than we ever imagined, and the studio is ecstatic about it.”
If you haven’t given Rocket League a look, you’re being silly – because the game is genuinely some of the most multiplayer fun I’ve had in this, or any other lifetime. The game is out on both PlayStation 4 and PC, and even allows for cross-platform competitive play between the two systems. Or at least it does through matchmaking.
The game has now been officially accepted – eve embraced – as an eSport, thanks to its simple pick-up-and-play mechanics that are, at the same time, deep and complex, making it perfect for competitive play.
The game is set to receive some DLC soon as well, bringing new vehicles and paint jobs – but won’t be on the receiving end of powerups, as that would ruin the game’s fine, fine balance.
Last Updated: July 30, 2015
Pieter Kruger
July 30, 2015 at 09:41
So much Top Gear…..not for me, will wait for speedboat tennis mash up…..
Hammersteyn
July 30, 2015 at 09:47
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Pieter Kruger
July 30, 2015 at 09:52
Motorcycle chess…?
Sageville
July 30, 2015 at 10:05
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Hammersteyn
July 30, 2015 at 10:07
LOL that sounds intriguing.
Fnuik
July 30, 2015 at 10:19
It’s actually really bad that this isn’t on xbox. The more people that play this the better.
Guild
July 30, 2015 at 09:43
Surprised how awesome this game is. Can’t stop playing it
Hammersteyn
July 30, 2015 at 09:49
I didn’t think it would be more me, but I’m thoroughly addicted now.
Sageville
July 30, 2015 at 10:11
I now want to see this IRL.
BurninZ
July 30, 2015 at 10:10
Same here! flippin awesome game!
Brandon van Reenen
July 30, 2015 at 10:00
I’ve got the game, but to be honest it’s not for me.
AbyssWalkerX8
July 30, 2015 at 10:02
The Red Witch brings Jon Snow back to life.
WitWolfy
July 30, 2015 at 10:17
Allegedly…
Sageville
July 30, 2015 at 10:13
Also, cars with hats, what more do ya want?
Jonah Cash
July 30, 2015 at 10:54
I have only the Halo at the moment, but I am working on it!
Sageville
July 30, 2015 at 10:58
I got the Royal crown and a Fez, but I prefer the halo given my saintly nature.
Fnuik
July 30, 2015 at 12:19
I’ve got all the hats and all the cars, still need about 5 rocket trails and 10 or so antenna toppers. This is gonna be the first, and probably only game where I’ll get a platinum trophy.
WitWolfy
July 30, 2015 at 10:16
I downloaded this but havent had the time to play it yet. It any good?
Fnuik
July 30, 2015 at 10:17
Brilliant fun, but very hard. Most times find myself chasing the ball without ever getting a “kick” in.
Jonah Cash
July 30, 2015 at 10:56
Me too! Or I try and time it when it bounces and miss the ball horribly…
Nikola
July 30, 2015 at 10:23
Currently I am getting convinced by bunch of people to get this it i apparently amazing….we shall see!
Sageville
July 30, 2015 at 10:42
It may be a bit too much game for you….
Nikola
July 30, 2015 at 11:23
I am sooo playing this in a team against you…
Sageville
July 30, 2015 at 11:36
I wish you could teabag the opposition….
Ir0nseraph
July 30, 2015 at 11:31
XD
Ir0nseraph
July 30, 2015 at 11:31
It is a fantastic Free game.
Ottokie
July 30, 2015 at 10:28
Downloaded last week, great fun but only if you play with friends. This is a “did you see that !” game.
schitsophrenic-toothbrush
July 30, 2015 at 10:34
The game is super cool, just a pity that our inet connections are shoddy. The lag i sometimes experience is shitty. Im still keen if anyone want to create an SA party on ps4
Fnuik
July 30, 2015 at 11:17
I usually get a ping of around 200 without experiencing lag. But it would have been great to see my ping in green numbers.
Chanelle_Kunoichi
July 30, 2015 at 10:45
Plus easy plat. If you are one of those people lol