Is This Our First Glimpse of PS6? Rocket League for Unreal Engine 6 Surprise Teased

Push Square· May 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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An updated version of Rocket League will be powered by Unreal Engine 6, as announced at an esports event in Paris. The new technology promises enhanced visuals, including improved lighting and reflections. This development raises speculation about the potential for a PlayStation 6, although it may also run on existing consoles like the PS5.

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▪Rocket League will run on Unreal Engine 6, announced at an esports event in Paris.
▪The visuals of the game have been significantly improved with enhanced lighting and reflections.
▪Speculation about the PlayStation 6 has arisen due to the announcement, although it may also be compatible with PS5.

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▪ First Look At Unreal Engine 6 Upgrade Shown Off In Rocket League Of All Things — Kotaku
▪ Rocket League confirms Unreal Engine 6 upgrade — Hacker News (Newest)
▪ New Rocket League is using Unreal Engine 6 — X (formerly Twitter)

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NewsPsyonixRocket League Is This Our First Glimpse of PS6? Rocket League for Unreal Engine 6 Surprise Teased Knocked for six by Sammy Barker6 mins ago Share: An overhauled, updated version of Rocket League will run on Unreal Engine 6, as announced at an esports event in Paris earlier today. To reiterate: that’s Unreal Engine 6 – the next iteration in Epic’s game engine. We’re still waiting for details of what the new technology will entail, but a graphic at the end of the trailer shows a metaverse-style splash screen, also featuring Fortnite and LEGO Fortnite. Presumably they’ll be ported to Unreal Engine 6 as well. What. A. Moment.The crowd reacts to the new era of Rocket League.

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