All your friends do nothing but talk about Rocket League, a sports video game released in 2015 for computers, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, in which the player aims to send as many balls to the opponent's goal. What makes it so special? It is not football players who take to the field and compete against each other, but cars, known as Battle-Cars.
You, as a good fan of car and football games, became intrigued by this title, also because you learned that from September 2022 it has become free-to-play, therefore free to download and play (with optional purchases to get various game elements); however, not being particularly knowledgeable in the field of digital video game downloads, you would like some more information on how to download Rocket League correctly.
That's the way it is, right? Then let me explain how to proceed. Come on, let's not waste any more time chatting and let's get to work immediately! Take another five minutes of free time, dedicate them to reading the next paragraphs and follow the instructions I am about to give you. I assure you that you will quickly figure out how to download Rocket League and install it on your computer or console. Happy reading and, above all, have fun!
Index
- How to download Rocket League on computer
- How to download Rocket League on console
- How to download Rocket League on smartphones and tablets
How to download Rocket League on computer
If you are wondering if Rocket League is available for computers, the answer is yes. You can download the Psyonix game with just a few clicks, directly from Epic Games Store, the platform developed by Epic Games, which allows you to purchase and download numerous computer video games. Would you like to know more? Well then read on.
Minimum requirements
Before proceeding with the download and installation of the Epic Games Store and Rocket League, you need to find out if your computer has the minimum requirements necessary for the game to function.
To play Rocket League, you must have a Windows PC with the following minimum requirements.
- Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit or later;
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Dual core o superiore;
- Memory: 4GB or more;
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 760, AMD Radeon R7 270X o superior;
- DirectX: Version 11;
- Free disk space: 20GB or more.
For better gaming experience, you need to have a computer with the following recommended requirements.
- Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit or later;
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad core o superiore;
- Memory: 8GB or more;
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470 o superior;
- DirectX: Version 11;
- Free disk space: 20GB or more.
Download and install Epic Games Launcher
As mentioned above, to download Rocket League on PC it is necessary to rely on Epic Games Store, the game store of the Fortnite manufacturer.
To start the Epic Games Store client download, Epic Games Launcher, connected to the official website of the service and click on the button GET EPIC GAMES present at the top right.
Now wait for the download to complete and proceed with the installation of the Epic Games Store client. Then double-click on the .msi files obtained and click in sequence on Install, Yes e end to finish the setup.
Once the updates have been downloaded, which starts automatically when Epic Games Launcher is launched, proceed with creating your account. You can create an account epic Games, by pressing the appropriate button and filling out the form that is proposed to you, or you can quickly authenticate with an account you already have, such as those Facebook, Google, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Nintendo, Steam e Apple: just press one of the available buttons and log in.
Download and install Rocket League
Once logged in, for download and install Rocket League via Epic Games Launcher, search for the game in the store by pressing the icon of magnifying glass located at the top right.
Then select the game from the search results, press the button GET present in its descriptive card and confirm by clicking on the buttons Place your order e Accept present in the next screen.
Now, to start the download and installation of the game, all you have to do is access the section Library Epic Games Launcher (in the left sidebar), select Rocket League, check the box I have read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) and click on first Accept and then Install e Yes.
At the same time you can also choose whether to activate the automatic updates for the game and if create a shortcut for the same on the desktop. Once the automatic download and installation is complete, you are free to enjoy Rocket League!
How to download Rocket League on console
Rocket League it is also available for the latest generation consoles such as PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The procedure for downloading and installing the game varies from console to console, but the steps to follow are the same for all game systems. On PS4 and Switch, PlayStation Plus and Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions are not required to play.
To download Rocket League to your console, first make sure the Internet connection (via Ethernet cable or a Wi-Fi network), then start it store and log in with your account. If you don't have one, you need to create it by clicking on the appropriate button and entering your personal data. Now, search Rocket League inside the shop, presses the button for add it to cart, follow the download procedure and that's it. Wait for the download to complete (the duration varies according to the speed of your connection) and the game will, in fact, be present on the console's home screen.
Let's take a practical example: if you have one PlayStation 4, presses the icon of toolbox present at the top right to access the Settings, tap on the items Network e Configure Internet Connection, then choose how to connect by pressing on one of the items between Use Wi-Fi e Use a network (LAN) cable, select the option Typical and follow the configuration procedure which, in the case of a Wi-Fi connection, requires entering the network password.
Now that your PS4 is connected to the internet, log back into Settings, presses on the voices Account management e Log into PlayStation Network and enter your login details in the fields Login ID e Password. If you don't have an account yet, select the item New to PlayStation Network? Create an account and proceed with the registration by clicking on the option Subscribe now.
Once you have logged into your account, all you have to do is download the game. In the PS4 main menu, press the icon of shopping bag to access the PlayStation Store, select the voice Search, at the top, and type Rocket League in the search field. Now, press on the items for add the game to cart and start the download for free. For more detailed information, you can read my guide on how to play online on PS4.
How to download Rocket League on smartphones and tablets
The version of Rocket League for PC and console it is not available for smartphones and tablets, but on the other hand there is a valid alternative: the free game Rocket league sideswipe, made by Psyonix, the developer of the original title.
Rocket League Sideswipe was released on November 15, 2022 and is available for Android and iOS / iPadOS devices. It is a spin-off of the famous multiplayer game that keeps the gameplay fun and immediate, but at the same time competitive.
The game features 2.5D graphics and allows you to face exciting 1v1 or 2v2 challenges in the company of other players, or play offline matches against bots. Let's see how to install it on Android and Apple mobile devices.
How to download Rocket League on Android
scaricare Rocket League Sideswipe su Android, all you have to do is open this page of the Play Store or manually search for the game and press the button Install. If you are using a device without the Play Store, you can search for the game on alternative stores.
Once the download is complete, tap ongame icon from the home screen or from the app drawer and wait for it to load, then tap on Accept when you are presented with theEnd User License Agreement, to access the main title screen.
At this point, tap on Play Offline to play offline against bots, or select Log in with Epic Games if you prefer to face other players in online matches. Don't have an Epic Games account? No problem, just follow the tutorial I just listed to be able to create one in a few minutes!
Once you have selected one of the two options, you will be asked to address a brief tutorial, to learn the basic commands. Personally I recommend that you complete it, but if you want to skip it, tap on theicona dell'ingranaggio at the top right to open the settings, then tap on Return to the Main Menu.
From the main menu you can tap on Training and then Friendly to hone your skills against bots by selecting, or you can train freely by pressing Free Play. If you feel the need to go through the tutorial again, all you have to do is tap on Tutorial.
By logging in with Epic Games, from the main menu you will be able to access the Garage to customize your Battle Car, purchase cosmetic items in the Shop Objects and see the Challenges to complete and the ones you have completed. You can also see the rewards obtained by tapping on Rocket pass.
To play online, tap Play and then select the type of match you prefer from 1 against 1, 2 against 2 or a 2 vs 2 game variant with baskets instead of goals. In each mode, you will have to face a couple of matches before being ranked in a rank, based on the skill demonstrated.
If you prefer to change the game settings, in the main menu tap onicona dell'ingranaggio at the top right and select Game Settings.
From here you can choose from a few gameplay options, so you can find the right setup for your needs. Do you have a powerful smartphone? Then tap on Graphics to set a higher quality and increase the FPS to make the action smoother.
How to download Rocket League on iPhone
Rocket League Sideswipe is also available on iPhone and iPad. To get it, open the game page on the App Store (or search for the title manually), tap the button Get and verify your identity if necessary. The controls, menus and configuration of the game is identical to that for Android smartphones, explained in the previous chapter.
Even on iPhone, to play online you will need to register and log in with an Epic Games account, otherwise you will be limited to games with bots and offline training.
