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Epic Games and Psyonix announced Rocket League’s future move to Unreal Engine 6 during the 2026 RLCS Paris Major. No release window was given, and Reddit reaction centered on physics consistency, performance, and whether the game can keep its current feel.

PC Gamer reports Jeff Kaplan says escalating revenue demands around Overwatch League and pressure from Activision Blizzard leadership pulled resources away from the game and contributed directly to his eventual departure.