Scheduled to begin rolling out at 2pm PT/5pm ET, today’s free Rocket League update for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC adds the Starbase ARC arena, a Custom Training Mode, two variant arenas, a new colorblind mode, and more. It also adds support for the new DLC Battle-Car, Vulcan, which is inspired by Psyonix’s mobile title ARC Squadron and costs $1.99 USD.
“Set in an octagonal space station orbiting a desert planet in a distant galaxy, Starbase ARC arena features starship battles, floating planetoids, and interstellar laser shows to create one of the most epic Rocket League galactic atmospheres yet,” Psyonix says of the new arena. You can learn about the creation of Starbase ARC in this video:
Here’s everything else you’ll find in today’s Rocket League update:
- Custom Training Mode – Allows players to create their own training sequence where they can name, design, edit, and upload their sequences for other Rocket League players to access via alphanumeric code. More details over here.
- Steam Workshop Support – Allows Unreal Engine 3 UDK users to create custom levels for the game via a Steam Workshop Uploader Tool. Find more information here.
- Arena Preference Selector – Highly requested feature allows players to “Like” or “Dislike” Arenas in the game to increase or decrease odds of playing on them again in online matches.
- ‘Champion Series IV’ Crate – The popular Champion Series continues with all-new exclusive garage items to help support Psyonix esports initiatives. Potentially unlock a new Import Battle-Car, animated Decals, Exotic Wheels, Black Market surprises, and more.
- Two Variant Arenas – ‘Wasteland (Night)’ and ‘Utopia Coliseum (Snowy)’ dropping into Exhibition and Private matches plus all ranked playlists.
- Redesigned SARPBC Vehicles – Free visual redesigns for the veteran Battle-Cars ‘X-Devil’ and ‘Gizmo’
- New Colorblind Mode – New ‘Color Blind Mode’ is available in the ‘Options’ menu, adding high-contrast orange and blue shades along with high contrast nameplates.
- New Free Community Flags and Holiday Items – As with every update, several Community Flags will be added to your Garage for free! These include the Noclip Community Flag, Vikkstar123, SDMN, and NZXT Antennas! Also, check out our free Holiday items. They will drop through the holiday season and end on January 2.
Since launch, Rocket League has seen more than 23 million players.
Will you be playing on the new arena today?
[Source: Rocket League]
Best PSN Games of 2016 So Far
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Best Digital PS4 Games of 2016 So Far
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Dead Star
Despite being founded by some of the minds behind Metroid Prime, Armature Studios hasn't had the smoothest start. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate didn't fulfill its potential as a Metroidvania title, and the studio did port work afterwards. Thankfully, Armature was able to show that they still had the potential to make stellar original games when they released Dead Star earlier this year. It's a fantastic multiplayer shooter set in space that encourages teamwork. It's some of the best fun online that the PS4 has to offer, and its satisfying whether you're collecting resources or blowing up spaceships!
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Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon had a lot of hype behind it, and it backed up all of it. Dodge Roll's twin stick shooter is a fantastic roguelike that is both punishing and fair to the player. It ends up being a satisfying challenge that most won't finish, but that's totally okay. Check it out, especially if you enjoyed Nuclear Throne.
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Gone Home: Console Edition
Gone Home won the hearts of gamers on PC, and console owners finally got to see what was so special about the first-person adventure game this year. There's something special about coming home, and through examining the house players find out a lot about its inhabitants. It's a great game, with an awesome message.
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Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
Hitman GO impressed gamers on mobile in 2014 as Square Enix Montreal were able to successfully transfer the Hitman brand of stealth to a board game. That was an impressive feat all to itself, but they managed to one up that by releasing Hitman GO: Definitive Edition on consoles. Available on both PS4 and Vita, this genius virtual board game is challenging and rewarding. It's one of the best iOS ports in recent memory (alongside Pac-Man 256), and hopefully more will come!
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Klaus
While almost every 2D platformer has the player directly controlling the protagonist, very few actually address this. Klaus is the rare one that does, and it makes the player a key point of its intriguing narrative. It's not just a genius premise for a game, as it also affects the gameplay as the titular character tries to rebel against the player. It's an interesting platformer filled with charm, and it was one of the system's first great games this year.
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Oxenfree
Oxenfree deals with a lot of heavy topics, but does it all gracefully. This psychological thriller, which deals with a spooky island, is both thought provoking and enjoyable to play. It also has one of the best dialogue systems in all of gaming, and is a must play.
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Salt and Sanctuary
Those that enjoy Dark Souls have to play Salt and Sanctuary. Ska Studios' tribute to From Software's beloved series is a genius one, as it successfully brings that style of action gameplay to a 2D plane. It's highly difficult, features great boss fights, and is just as good as Dark Souls III.
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Tharsis
While Choice Provisions might be known as the "Bit.Trip dev" by most, Tharsis proved that the studio can provide more than just rhythm goodness. In this case it was a demented version of Yahtzee in space that deconstructs into cannibalism if you don't roll your dice right. It's challenging, even to the point of being unfair at times, and just fun to play.
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The Witness
Jonathan Blow wowed the masses (even Soulja Boy!) in 2008 when he released Braid. The developer managed to do the exact same thing eight years later with The Witness. It's one of the best puzzle games ever made, and one that can make gamers feel like the smartest person in the world and then a dummy just a few seconds later.
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This War of Mine: The Little Ones
This War of Mine wowed PC gamers and iOS owners last year with its gritty portrayal of the Siege of Sarajev. Console owners got to see the harsh realities of wars earlier this year when 11 bit studios released This War of Mine: The Little Ones on PS4. Not only did the studio manage to translate the core game to work with a controller (which was no small task), they also added a whole new section (the aforementioned The Little Ones) where players got to play as children in the war.
