Rocket League Kicks Off Its 10th Anniversary with a High-Energy Season 19
What started as a slightly bizarre mash up of soccer and cars at turbo speed has developed into a worldwide gaming phenomenon. Rocket League is now officially celebrating its 10-year anniversary and Psyonix is bringing out all of the stops with the launch of Season 19, likely its juiciest season yet.
The game is delivering fans new Battle-Cars, updated Clubs, and a nostalgia-filled 10-Year Anniversary Pass and in the same breath, revamping Rocket League into something nostalgic. Season 19 is packed with new features that make it easy for day-one Octane fans as much as new fans to partake in nostalgic and exciting new aspects clubbed into one season.
Let’s break down why Season 19 is a monumental moment not just for Rocket League, but for live-service games overall.
When Rocket League launched for download July 7, 2015, there was no real way to comprehend how popular it would become. When Rocket League spun from its less-famous predecessor, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, the established gameplay loop seemed intoxicating—formed from elements of arcade-style, simulation, and made with pure addictive fun in mind.
Fast-forward to 2025: Rocket League has gained more than 100 million players across the globe, made itself known in esports, and even carved out its niche in pop culture with crossovers ranging from Batman to Formula 1.
“Rocket League has always been about fun, skill, and community,” Psyonix Game Director Tanner Bradshaw said in a press release. “The Season 19 release celebrates that philosophy while also gazing boldly toward the future.”
The Season 19 launch brings with it two new Battle-Cars made to impress – performance-wise and style-wise. First is the newly designed Riptide X Battle-Car, a streamlined futuristic model making it speedy and agile on the pitch. It is partnered with the Blockbuster, a chunky and explosive design based on classic muscle cars for the demolition lover in us all. The details on each come complete with specific decals, engine audio, and goal animation explosions to bring some more flavor to your presence in-game.
Rocket League is looking back on the past but also giving players clear indications of its future. Psyonix has revealed hints of a next-gen engine overhaul, upgrades to the anti-cheat measures and console-PC crossplay dovetailing by the end of 2025.
Industry experts believe Rocket League continues to thrive due to easy-to-learn (and difficult to master) mechanics, community-driven development, and a free-to-play format that attracts new players and entertains existing ones.
In an era of live-service games where only a handful last five years or more, Rocket League has not only survived—it has flourished. Season 19 isn’t just the latest content drop to entertain us. It’s a celebration for a game that has turned boosting cars and soccer balls into a competitive art.
So, whether you’re repositioning for Sporty Boost and subdued chaos or taking the elitist approach and leveling up in Ranked mode, it’s time to put your pedal to the metal again. Rocket League has shown that it is more than just a game—it has endured as a ten-year celebration of skill, speed, and community.
And Season 19? It’s the victory lap we didn’t know we needed.
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