Season 8, New Arena, Voice Chat Changes & More

Rocket League Season 8 kicks off today with a street racing theme.

Rocket League Season 8 kicks off today with a surprise street racing theme. Just before the new season begins, a new game update has launched on all platforms, bringing a new arena and a barrage of bug fixes. Let's take a look at the Rocket League Update v2.20 Patch Notes to find out what's new in the latest update.

Season 8 start time

Rocket League Season 8 kicks off today (7 September) at 4pm BST/ 8am PDT / 3PM UTC.

A new Rocket League Season wouldn't be complete without a new Rocket Pass. For the first time, the Season 8 Rocket Pass includes a real-world car, with the Honda Civic Type R hot hatch joining Rocket League.

New Arena: Sovereign Heights

One of the Season 8 highlights is a brand new arena. Set at night in an urban environment, Sovereign Heights is available in Private Matches and Free Play. In response to community feedback, the arena features a grass/turf field.

Sarah Jenkins

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