As promised, developer Psyonix has made live update 1.03 for the wildly popular Rocket League. The latest patch was just recently deployed so there still may be a few hiccups. In any case, you should notice some big changes once the game is fully back up.
Among the lengthy list of fixes include cross-platform "Quick Chat" commands, correct stat tracking for online games, and fixes for "multiple crash scenarios." The skill level for AI Bots have also been fixed to adjust to the average skill level of all players currently in the game. Perhaps the most welcomed change, though, is the new penalty put in place for ranked matches — a 15 minute ban from ranked matchmaking for the first player to abandon a ranked match.
Check out the full change-log for patch 1.03 below. As far as I can tell, the patch notes apply to both the PC and PS4 versions of the game, unless noted specifically.
NEW FEATURES
Gameplay
- “Quick Chat” commands can now be used cross-platform between PC and PS4
Content
- Topper: “Cherry Top” now includes a working, rotating light
- Topper: “Propellerhead” now includes a working, rotating blade
Online Play
- AI Bot skill levels now adjust to the average skill level of all players currently in the game
- The first player to abandon a “Ranked” match is now banned from matchmaking for 15 minutes
UI/ UX
- (Steam) Added “Mouse Sensitivity” setting to the “Options” menu
- (Steam) Added support for more resolutions
CHANGES AND UPDATES
Training
- “Freeplay” now grants truly unlimited “Rocket Boost”
UI/ UX
- Stats: Player’s “Win/ Loss Ratio” is now displayed as a “Win %”
BUG FIXES
General
- (PS4) Sweet Tooth now properly unlocks when completing a game with all 10 of the other Battle-Cars
- (PS4) Multiple visual optimizations
- Reduced, but did not eliminate, instances of the “Invisible Car” bug
- Fixed multiple crash scenarios
Garage Items
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Antennas
- Country Flags: Congo is now appropriately-named
- Country Flags: Mexico is no longer reversed
- Country Flags: Northern Ireland is now correct
- Country Flags: United States now shows all 50 stars
Trophies and Achievements
- (Steam) “Virtuoso” Achievement is now obtainable and includes appropriate description
- (PS4) “Far, Far Away” Trophy can now be unlocked via online play
UI/ UX
- Stat tracking for online games is now properly reflected for their correlating Garage items
- Blog and Scrolling Ticker now work as intended and will not errantly show “Offline” messages
- “PsyNet” icons for cross-platform players will now display properly
- Main Menu Player Avatars will no longer disappear between matches
- Player names are now displayed correctly during “Replays”
Localization
- French, German, Italian, and Spanish-language corrections and improvements
Today's update comes just a day after Psyonix revealed the first DLC pack for Rocket League. Coming in early August, the Supersonic Fury pack introduces a medley of cosmetic features, including two new cards, two new rocket trails, five new paint types, and six different decals. It will also bring new Trophies and Achievements for players to work towards. Check out the trailer for the Supersonic Fury pack above.
