Rocket League esports tournament held in Paris
The 2026 Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major, attended by 25,000 fans, highlights the game's enduring popularity. Despite community polarization post-Epic Games' 2019 acquisition, Rocket League sees record player counts. An upcoming switch to Unreal Engine 6 may signal a new era for the game.
Rocket League's Paris Major showcases the game's enhanced capabilities powered by Unreal Engine. Developers explain how the engine's features elevate gameplay and visuals. The Paris Major highlights the ongoing evolution of Rocket League's technical backbone.
Rocket League's Paris Major showcases the game's 11-year growth, fueled by Unreal Engine's powerful broadcast capabilities and a unique esports identity. With a $350,000 prize pot and 16 competing teams, the event highlights the game's "infinite skill ceiling" and physics-based gameplay. Developers discuss future collaborations and user-generated content inspirations from Fortnite.