This Week in Rocket League
News from Psyonix
Party System
When details on the Autumn Update were released, Psyonix released information for future features, including an in-game party system. Last Tuesday, they announced that the in-game party system would be going live on PC.
Fast & Furious DLC
Keeping with the trend of pop culture partnerships (DC/Batman, Rick and Morty, The Fate of the Furious), Psyonix announced that the Dodge Charger and Nissan Skyline from The Fast and the Furious franchise would be entering Rocket League.
Rival Week 2
PRL is holding their 2nd Rival Week, sponsored by Psyonix, over the next several days. Top teams from Europe and North America face off in a Bo3 — Bo7 format. Check it out live on PRL’s Twitch!
Esports News
RLCS Season 4 Europe: Week 5
Points of Interest
- Method and PSG clinched World Championship and RLCS Season 5 League Play spots.
- Gale Force Esports, MockIt Esports, exceL, and Flipsid3 Tactics claimed RLCS Season 5 League Play spots.
- EnVyUs and Team Secret will play in the promotion / relegation playoffs on October 29th.
Method (1), PSG (2), Gale Force Esports (3), MockIt Esports (4), exceL (5), and Flipsid3 Tactics (6) play the European Championship this weekend for the final 2 spots and seeding in the World Championship.
Old Spice Player of the Week: Paschy90
RLCS Season 4 North America: Week 5
Points of Interest
- Cloud9 and G2 Esports clinched World Championship and RLCS Season 5 League Play spots.
- Ghost, NRG, Rogue, and FlyQuest claimed RLCS Season 5 League Play spots.
- Allegiance and Renegades will play in the promotion / relegation playoffs on October 28th.
Cloud9 (1), G2 Esports (2), Ghost (3), NRG (4), Rogue (5), and FlyQuest (6) play the North American Championship this weekend for the final 2 spots and seeding in the World Championship.
Old Spice Player of the Week: JKnaps
RLCS Season 4 Oceania: Week 4
The OCE Power Rankings — 25/09–01/10
RLRS Season 1: Week 5
Europe
- Fnatic and The Juicy Kids will play in the promotion / relegation playoffs on October 29th.
- Endpoint and ExRay claimed RLRS Season 2 League Plays spots.
North America
- Fibeon and Out of Style will play in the promotion / relegation playoffs on October 29th.
- Hollywood Hammers and Ambition Esports claimed RLRS Season 2 League Plays spots.
Collegiate Rocket League
Last month, teams from universities around North America qualified for CRL League Play, which opens on October 23rd. Tune into the new Rocket League Esports channel to watch it live!
For the most up-to-date ranking of collegiate teams, check out CCA’s Power Rankings.
Roster News
Around the Community
MLD Season 5
Minor League Doubles’ Season 5 concluded with the Ducks, last season’s champions, and the Flames squaring off in the championship game. Coming into the championship game, the Ducks had a league best 40–10 record and +118 goal differential and the Flames had just won a close 7 game conference final against the Rhinos. The Flames were no match for the Ducks, who swept 4–0, claimed their 2nd league championship, and tied the Elite for the most championships in league history. For more information on MLD’s 5th Season, check out TheGamingBear’s Recap.
ORSA Dynasty Cup: Season 3
ORSA is preparing for Season 3 of their league, the Dynasty Cup. Players of all skill levels are invited. Register here!
Local Events (LANs) in October
As RLCS Season 5 nears its hiatus period, organizers from around the community have begun announcing their LANs for October. Check the Reddit post for a list of LANs from around the world!
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