Rocket League Esports News

Understanding rocket league hitboxes is crucial for competitive success in 2025. Every car in Rocket League belongs to one of six distinct hitbox categories, each offering unique advantages and gameplay characteristics. This comprehensive guide breaks down the key differences between hitbox types, explores the popular hybrid hitbox Rocket League options, and provides a detailed Rocket League car hitbox comparison to help you choose the perfect vehicle for your playstyle. What Are Rocket League Hitboxes? Rocket league hitboxes are invisible collision zones that determine how your car interactsmore

Dignitas’ star player, Jack "ApparentlyJack" Benton, recently spoke out online about the ongoing DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) problems hurting Rocket League, especially with two of the year’s biggest events coming up soon: the Esports World Cup (EWC) and RLCS World Championship. How this impacts ApparentlyJack and other Pros While ApparentlyJack is the one sharing his struggle right now, he is just voicing what many pro players are now dealing with. DDoS attacks aren’t just making it hard to practice,more

The Rocket League Version Mismatch error occurs when your local game version doesn't match the server's expected version, preventing you from joining online matches. This frustrating message typically appears after Psyonix releases game updates, but your client hasn't properly downloaded or installed the latest patch. While the error might seem complex, it's fundamentally a synchronization issue between your game client and Rocket League's servers. The error message usually reads: "Version Mismatch. Please get the latest version of the game," and appears when attemptingmore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

Finding out what are the rocket league best settings can transform your gameplay from frustrating whiffs to consistent mechanical execution. Good thing is that it doesn't matter if you're a newcomer learning your first aerial or a seasoned competitor pushing for SSL, optimized settings provide the foundation for improvement. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from Rocket League camera settings to Rocket League controller settings, ensuring you have the competitive edge needed to dominate in 2025. Why Rocket League Settings Matter Settings directlymore

The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

The Esports World Cup Fantasy Game allow fans to interact with the world's largest esports tournament. For the first time in the tournament's history (EWC 2025), spectators can actively participate in the competition beyond just watching, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. What is EWC Fantasy? EWC Fantasy is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform that allows fans to create virtual teams using real professional esports players and compete for cash prizes. Developed in partnership with Genius Sports, the platform features a massive $200,000 prizemore

The Esports World Cup has returned for its second year with even more games and prestige on the line. With all the excitement of major titles as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT to name a few participating, as well as well-established organizations such as T1, Sentinels, and Team Liquid in attendance, the EWC has become a collecting centre for esports fans to enjoy all their favorite titles in one extravaganza. Recently, Strafe Esports sat down with Fabianmore

Epic Games, the powerhouse behind popular titles like Rocket League and Fortnite, is facing a major patent infringement lawsuit. California-based IngenioShare LLC filed suit on July 2, 2025, claiming Epic's popular games violate three key patents related to communication systems that let players chat without revealing personal contact information. The Legal Battle Behind the Scenes This isn't the first time these two companies have squared off. IngenioShare has been trying to get Epic Games' attention since 2018, sending multiple notices about potential violations before going for the patent lawsuit. The company first sued Epic in Texas back in 2021, butmore

Team Falcons have finally done it. After consecutive heartbreaks, the long-standing trio core of Mohammed “trk511” Alotaibi, Saleh “Rw9” Bakhashwin, and Yazid “Kiileerrz” Bakhashwin have finally found their first prestige trophy since signing with Falcons back in 2023, lifting the Raleigh Major trophy after an incredibly dominant run. Domination in Raleigh Team Falcons secured first place after only dropping three games throughout their entire journey in Raleigh. A swift 3-0 run in the Swiss Stage saw them in prime position entering into Playoffs against Dignitas, who themselves were showing strong form in Raleigh. A clean 4-0 sweep there secured semifinalsmore

The second major of the fourteenth season of RLCS takes us to Raleigh, USA. Starting June 26, the Lenovo Center will host 16 teams participating in the Raleigh Major 2025. Format and Teams RLCS 2025 Raleigh Major features 16 teams representing seven regions. These teams are: Europe Karmine Corp Dignitas Team Vitality Gentle Mates Alpine North America NRG Spacestation Gaming Gen.G Mobil1 Racing The Ultimates Oceania Wildcard TSM South America FURIA Team Secret Middle East & North Africa Team Falconsmore

As Ninjas in Pyjamas celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, the Swedish esports organization has evolved far beyond its origins as a Counter-Strike clan founded in June 2000. Under the leadership of CEO Hicham Chahine, what began as a financially struggling esports team has transformed into NIP Group, a publicly traded digital entertainment conglomerate generating over $100 million in revenue and operating across multiple continents. The journey from near-bankruptcy to becoming the world's largest esports organization reflects both Chahine's unconventionalmore

Predecessor, a next-generation team-based strategy MOBA game developed by Omeda Studios, has announced their new championship circuit. The announcement follows the success of the recent Summer Showdown Creator Tournament back in April of this year. Titled the Predecessor Championship Circuit, it is set to seize the momentary momentum garnered and – hopefully transform what has been up until now grassroots and community passion - into a fully-fledged competitive esports circuit. What is Predecessor? Predecessor is a visionary reimagining of themore

The livestream by Corinthians Esports, which intended to address mounting fan concerns, degenerated into a spectacle of unmanaged conflicts, financial revelations, and public confrontations on May 20, 2025. Lasting over two hours, the event exposed systemic organizational failures, contested financial practices, and unresolved labor disputes. Below is a chronological reconstruction of the key moments, debates, and controversies that defined this watershed moment for the organization, enriched with direct quotes and contextual analysis to illuminate the depth of the crisis. Themore

Encountering the frustrating "This Feature Is Temporarily Disabled" error message while playing Rocket League can quickly halt your gaming experience. Whether you're attempting to trade items, purchase credits, or access other features, this common error prevents players from enjoying the full scope of Rocket League's capabilities. We at strafe want to help you explore the various causes behind this error message and provide detailed troubleshooting steps to get you back into the action quickly. What Does "This Feature Is Temporarily Disabled" Mean in Rocket League? The error message "This Feature Is Temporarily Disabled. Please try again later." appears when Rocketmore

The iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS has made a triumphant return to Rocket League, but this time with an exciting twist. As part of the ongoing Star Wars crossover event running until May 16, 2025, players can now experience this premium vehicle with exclusive Star Wars-themed customizations. This limited-time collaboration brings together automotive excellence and the power of the dark side in one impressive bundle. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS: A Premium Rocket League Vehicle The Porsche 911 GT3 RS stands as one of Rocket League's most coveted premium vehicles, featuring the popular Dominus hitbox that many competitive players prefer.more

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced today the launch of Road to EWC, a global campaign centered on the player and Club journeys. “The global initiative will spotlight the diverse paths players take to qualify for the EWC, celebrating the passion, rivalries, and competitive spirit that connect global audiences to the world’s largest esports event.” Building Up to the Esports World Cup Set to run from May until August, Road to EWC will be more, well, a road through. With the Esports World Cup 2025 kicking off on July 7th and running until August 28th, the campaign will document themore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative which will see music play a larger role at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The 'Music of EWC' program will feature original tracks from some of the most legendary studios and producers on the globe, as well as an open competition with amazing opportunities. Music of EWC: On the shoulders of giants The new initiative will be spearheaded by some of the leading figures inmore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially unveiled the complete schedule for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025. The tournament is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 7 to August 24, 2025. This year's event promises to be the largest esports tournament yet, featuring a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs competing on the world stage. Tournament Schedule The seven-week competition hasmore

Rocket League is expanding competitive opportunities for players worldwide in 2025 with the launch of the Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups series. This initiative, in partnership with the esports platform Start.gg, offers a recurring monthly tournament structure from April through December 2025, featuring a total prize pool exceeding $390,000 across multiple regions and game modes. Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups 2025: Overview The Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups are designed to provide players from all skill levels and regions withmore