Rocket League is moving forward into Season 8 this month, and players can expect a variety of new content. Developer Psyonix revealed its plans for Rocket League Season 8 including the start date, Rocket Pass information, and returning events.
Rocket League Season 8 begins on September 7 with an all-new Rocket Pass based on the iconic Honda Civic Type R, a high performance hatchback vehicle designed by the racing team at Honda. Players who purchase Rocket Pass Premium for Season 8 immediately obtain the Honda Civic Type R (Octane hitbox). The upgraded Honda Civic Type R-LE is unlocked by progressing further into the new Rocket Pass. Over 70 rewards are available in the Rocket Pass for Season 8 including paint finishes, decals, and antenna.
The new San Francisco-inspired venue, Sovereign Heights Arena, makes its debut with Rocket League Season 8. Sovereign Heights Arena is located near the city's famous Centered Park in the world of Rocket League according to Psyonix. The turf is fashioned to resemble a soccer field like other arenas found within Rocket League. Psyonix teases a new Hoops Arena to "revitalize the local street ball scene," so players can expect another venue in Season 8. Sovereign Heights will be home to many competitive matches in Season 8, and players from Rocket League Season 7 may claim their competitive rewards shortly after the new season begins.
Rocket League's Haunted Hallows event was a popular in-game event in 2021, and Psyonix confirms the return of the Halloween-themed event for Season 8. Although a start date for the event was not announced, Haunted Hallows is expected to arrive this October to coincide with Halloween festivities. The developers promise to share more information about the Haunted Hallows event once Season 8 is underway.
Psyonix is upgrading the Rocket League reward system with the inclusion of the Honda Civic Type R, the first real-world car introduced through a Rocket Pass. Previously, real-world cars were offered exclusively through bundles in the Rocket League Item Shop. The Honda Civic Type R may be a sign of more real-world cars to come through the Rocket Pass in future seasons.
Rocket League's latest car bundle features the Ferrari 296 GTB. Players have until September 6, the day before Season 8 begins, to purchase the Ferrari sports car. Once September 7 arrives, the Honda Civic Type R enters the spotlight in Rocket League Season 8.
Rocket League is free-to-play on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: Psyonix
