Today's Rocket League Patch Detailed; Punishes Online Quitters

Rocket League's first major patch is now available, and Psyonix has provided the full notes on everything it does.

The 186 MB update brings the game to version 1.03 and is primarily focused on fixing various nagging issues, though it offers some new features, too.

Perhaps most importantly, quitters in online ranked matches are being punished. The first player to leave a ranked match will now be banned from matchmaking for 15 minutes. It's not a huge penalty, but it should help to dissuade some players from dropping out of a match.

This is key because ranked matches, unlike standard matches, don't place an AI in a quitter's place (or allow for a new player to take his or her place). That leaves the remaining players in an untenable position, and typically results in either those people quitting or the remainder of the match being lopsided. A future update will include a forfeit button, Psyonix said on Twitter today.

The patch also now allows for quick chat to be used across PC and PS4; previously, these commands (which include compliments and things like "Thanks" or "I got it") could only be used to communicate with people on the same platform as you.

Another small, but appreciated addition is new functionality for two vehicle toppers. The Propellerhead's blade now rotates, as does the Cherry Top's light.

You can check out the full patch notes below. Another free update is coming soon alongside the game's first DLC; it'll introduce a spectator mode, a new arena, new flags, a 3v3 ranked playlist, and customization options intended as an apology for the game's server issues.

Rocket League v1.03 patch notes:

The Headlines

• "Quick Chat" commands can now be used cross-platform between PC and PS4
• Stat tracking for online games is now properly recorded for its correlating Garage items
• 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
• (PS4) "Far, Far Away" Trophy can now be unlocked via online play
• (Steam) "Virtuoso" Achievement is now obtainable and includes appropriate description
• Fixed multiple crash scenarios

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

• 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