Epic Games pulled back the curtain on another new Fortnite experience at The Game Awards 2023 - a rocket-powered racing mode fittingly dubbed Rocket Racing. This surprise reveal helps realize Epic’s vision for Fortnite as an evolving entertainment platform, providing more choice in how players experience the island. Check out the official release date and trailer for the highly anticipated Fortnite Rocket Racing!
Fortnite Rocket Racing Release Date
Fortnite Rocket Racing lands amidst a wave of new modes like the LEGO collaboration and musical Fortnite Festival. Racing brings something fresh to the formula as the next Limited Time Mode or permanent playlist option. This surprise reveal gave viewers a high-octane first look at what to expect when it launches into Fortnite Chapter 5 on December 8th, 2023.
Developed hand-in-hand with Psyonix, the studio behind soccer sensation Rocket League acquired by Epic in 2019, Rocket Racing looks to translate that game's frenetic fusion of vehicles and competition into a distinctly Fortnite realm.
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Fortnite Rocket Racing Cinematic Trailer
Fortnite Rocket Racing Cinematic Trailer showcases the bright, energized aesthetic Fortnite is known for mixed with styling clearly inspired by classic kart racers. Players boost around colorful constructed tracks bursting with ramps, loops, and even magnetic surfaces to facilitate driving on walls and ceilings.
Power-up items also look to be included, with the reveal showing the ability to fire objects through rifts to bombard other racers. This gameplay materializes in a distinctly Fortnite sheen thanks to the inclusion of iconic elements like Battle Bus balloons and the island locale.
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Rocket League Car Bodies and Customization in Fortnite Rocket Racing
While rendered in Fortnite's vibrant art style, several rideable rockets clearly take cues from existing Rocket League offerings. The reveal trailer showcases options for Fortnite Rocket Racing cars like:
- Diesel
- Scorpion
- Cyclone
- Jager 619
- Octane
These mirror designs Rocket League veterans will recognize. Players can also pimp their rides with decals and wheels to customize their racer’s look. The Lamborghini Huracan STO's appearance notably follows its addition to Rocket League in 2021, continuing the collaboration between the brands.
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While details remain limited prior to release, Rocket Racing’s injection of high-speed action should prove an exciting way to enjoy Fortnite’s world. The reveal offered a promising first glimpse that left viewers revved up and ready to take these stylish rockets for a spin.
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