First Look At Unreal Engine 6 Upgrade Shown Off In Rocket League Of All Things
Epic Games showcased the upcoming Unreal Engine 6 during the Rocket League Paris Majors. The game, which has been running on Unreal Engine 3 since its launch, is set to receive significant updates. Attendees were treated to a teaser featuring enhanced graphics and gameplay mechanics, marking a new chapter for both Rocket League and Unreal Engine.
- ▪Rocket League has remained largely unchanged since its launch in 2015, continuing to run on Unreal Engine 3.
- ▪During the Paris Majors, Psyonix unveiled a teaser for Rocket League's transition to Unreal Engine 6.
- ▪The teaser showcased improved graphics, including shinier cars and finer details in the environment.
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- ▪ Rocket League confirms Unreal Engine 6 upgrade — Hacker News (Newest)
- ▪ Is This Our First Glimpse of PS6? Rocket League for Unreal Engine 6 Surprise Teased — Push Square (PS)
- ▪ New Rocket League is using Unreal Engine 6 — X (formerly Twitter)
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First Look At Unreal Engine 6 Upgrade Shown Off In Rocket League Of All Things Attendees of the Rocket League Paris Majors were treated to a sneak peek at Epic Games' "new era" for the Unreal Engine Epic GamesRocket LeagueUnreal Engine 6 By Zack Kotzer Published May 24, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! Rocket League Even after Epic Games acquired Psyonix, the Rocket League experience has remained unfazed for over a decade. So unaltered that the game even continues to run on Unreal Engine 3 since its initial launch. All that is about to change. During the semi-finals at the Paris Majors, Psyonix unveiled a “new era of Rocket League.” Potentially its most significant update for the steadfast soccer sim, and our clearest glimpse at what Epic’s next engine might look like in action.
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