According to the tests shown in the video, Rocket League uses dedicated servers with average update rates of 60 Hz for both public and private matches. He calculated that it takes an average of 60 milliseconds for one player’s jumping movement to register on another player’s screen. When compared against other games with a similar refresh rate like Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rocket League’s performance is about average.
Rocket League is getting a hefty new update today in celebration of Rocket League Keys the game’s second anniversary. Originally released in July 2015, it’s become a veritable powerhouse. You can sample a little bit of that tasty, tasty power when the update goes live today with a new map and the previously-mentioned Rick and Morty goodness we brought you last week.
Champions Field is a larger outdoor stadium with a simple square-shaped layout that you’ll be able to cruise around in with brand new Rick and Morty digs. Special character toppers and various other customization options are up for grabs in addition to new goal explosions and various new engine sound effects. While many of those items will be free, some will only be available as Crate drops.