Rocket League Unreal Engine 6 gameplay revealed with new Fortnite launcher. Published: September 21, 2026 Image Credit: Psyonix * Psyonix revealed a new look at Rocket League in Unreal Engine 6 in a mini-docu-style clip. * The devs revealed that RLCS pros have been playtesting the new UE6 port of Rocket League. * Rocket League will port to Unreal Engine 6 in 2027, alongwith Fortnite. It's no secret that Psyonix has been building a new version of Rocket League, and it will officially be the first game to run on Unreal Engine 6. Now, developers have offered a first look at the gameplay of Rocket League in UE6 in a new behind-the-scenes clip where Psyonix can be seen taking real-time feedback from RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series) pros. New Rocket League gameplay clip shows pros playtesting Unreal Engine 6 build. In the clip shared on the Rocket League X page, Psyonix revealed they hosted several playtest sessions in June and August this year in Cary and Paris, with Rocket League pros. These included RLCS athletes like JSTN, Firstkiller, Archie, and more. Players like Archie said that in the new UE6 version of Rocket League there were some mechanics "that felt a bit off and laggy and hard to do", to which RLCS pro Zen followed by saying (translated from French), "The developers, they listened to us a lot. They took our feedback really seriously." RLCS pro JSTN also noted, "There's that little change that you kind of want to have in a new game, so I'm super stoked for it." When it comes to gameplay, pros performed several aerial shots and dribbles on the roof in the new Rocket League UE6 build during their playtest and used a bunch of controllers, from the PS4 controller to the PS5 DualSense, given that Rocket League is cross-platform. Furthermore, the scoreboard on top seems to have been redesigned with more realistic car models and stadiums. The speedometer on the bottom right has also received a massive upgrade, this time featuring a ring that resembles the speed of the vehicle more realistically. During practice, the ring color turns white and shows an infinite icon on it. Psyonix also said that in future sessions the pros will "continue to help retool, refine, and rebuild" Rocket League from the ground up until the new version is "pro-approved." This indicates that more playtest sessions will be held till the end of 2026, with the final build in early 2027, as the new version of Rocket League is set to launch with UE 6 next year. However, towards the end of the trailer, the same multiverse Epic launcher could be seen, which was teased earlier this year, but this time with a new Fortnite image with the Override key art featuring Jonesy. The rest of the tiles feature Disney's Fortnite experience, Rocket League, other modes, and LEGO Fortnite. Rumor has it that this launcher could also launch when Unreal Engine 6 launches in 2027 in Rocket League and Fortnite.

Rocket League pros playtesting Unreal Engine 6 build Ahead of 2027 release. Jack Marsh * | Sep 21, 2026 Ahead of the biggest Rocket League update of all time, Pysonix has confirmed that the RLCS pros are actively involved in the Unreal Engine 6 development. They will take part in playtesting before its now-confirmed 2027 release. Having been stuck on Unreal Engine 3 for over ten years, Rocket League is set to be move to the highly anticipated UE6. The updated port was first confirmed back in May, with rumours circulating that it would arrive in 2028. However, it has now been confirmed that Unreal Engine 6 is definitely arriving early in 2027. Psyonix showcased a first look at the Rocket League update during the RLCS World Championship finals. Psyonix showcases Rocket League Unreal Engine 6 gameplay. Showcased between the semi-final and final of the RLCS 2026 season, Psyonix revealed that the Rocket League professional players have been heavily involved in building the system from the ground up. Players, both new prodigies and legacy icons, have already participated in playtesting. An active build was even being played in the Dickies Arena earlier today. The first glimpse at Unreal Engine 6 gameplay shows a complete overhaul of the graphics. While new gameplay features, such as an impact indicator (seen on the ceiling to gauge the direction of a pinched shot), have been spotted. More new features could be coming too. Like custom training pack development, creative-mode maps, and more. Players will be playtesting again and have a platform to voice their opinions at the RLCS 2027 Kick Off tournament in London. Hotspawn'll find out more as Hotspawn get closer to the UE6 Rocket League release date in the coming year. Article tags. No tags found No tournaments found. Jack Marsh. Jack is six years into esports journalism, covering everything from Rocket League and VALORANT. While he is hard-stuck in Diamond in both, he's a supersonic legend at unlocking the intrusive thoughts of your favourite professionals By Jack Marsh / 12 hours ago Team Falcons makes MENA History in RLCS 2026 World Championship Team Falcons, after a brutal season of lows and highs, have been crowned the RLCS...