eSAFETY GUIDE

Rocket League

18+
minimum age according to Rocket League, or with consent of a parent or guardian.
18+ minimum age according to Rocket League, or with consent of a parent or guardian.

What is Rocket League?

Rocket League is a video game the combines arcade-style soccer and driving games. You play by controlling rocket-powered vehicles, which you can use to score goals with a giant soccer ball. Gameplay is energetic and chaotic as the cars can flip and fly in all directions.

Rocket League supports single player, multiplayer and cross-platform play. Online players are teamed up by the game’s matchmaking system. You can play casually or take part in the online Competitive Seasons to climb the ranks and earn rewards.

Players can communicate by voice or text on the same platform, or by pre-set messages called Quick Chats, which are visible to everyone. Rocket League players may also use third-party voice chat apps like Discord.

Rocket League is a paid game with optional in-app purchases for premium content. Players can also swap items of value which is known as Player-to-Player Trading. 

Rocket League is an established eSport and features on social and streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

Website: rocketleague.com

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Apps: There are currently no official apps for the Rocket League game.

How do people use Rocket League?

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with how people use arcade-style video games like Rocket League.

Rocket League is used for: gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, online relationships, screen capture and voice chat.

How can you report a player or contact support?

These links are provided by Rocket League:

  • Report a player
    Learn how to report or mute a player in Rocket League.
  • Support
    Submit a ticket to customer service to resolve any issues. 

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Rocket League:

  • Privacy Policy
    How Epic Games handles your personal information.
  • Beware of scams
    Learn about scams and what to do if your Rocket League account is compromised.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Rocket League:

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.