UPDATE: Since publishing this story, Epic has released a new statement clarifying that it will indeed continue sellingRocket Leagueon Steam after the game has come to the Epic Games Store later in 2019. The initial wording from Epic made it sound initially like the title would be pulled from Steam for sale after it transitioned to Epic’s own platform, but this isn’t the case.
“We are continuing to sellRocket Leagueon Steam, and have not announced plans to stop selling the game there.Rocket Leagueremains available for new purchasers on Steam, and long-term plans will be announced in the future,” saida statement given to US Gamer.
The original version of this story can be found below.
In a move that I don’t think anyone really anticipated,Rocket Leaguedeveloper Psyonix today announced that it has now been acquired by that of Epic Games.
Psyonixshared the news on its official websitetoday stating that the move gives the company the resources that Epic has at its disposal. “Rocket League always has been and always will be a community-driven game, and now that we have joined forces with Epic, we will be able to serve our community in even bigger and better ways!” said the message from Psyonix.
As for howRocket Leaguewill now be changing, Psyonix said the changes are only positive. Through this new relationship, Psyonix hopes to growRocket League"in ways we couldn’t do on our own before." Consistent updates for the title will also continue to roll out as usual, too.
Likely the biggest change though will involve the PC version ofRocket League. According to Epic,Rocket Leaguewill be coming to the Epic Games Store exclusively later on in 2019. Until that time, the game will still be readily available via Steam. And even after the transition takes place, Psyonix and Epic will continue to supportRocket Leaguefor those who own it through Steam.
While this is certainly a surprising announcement, it doesn’t seem like the core product ofRocket Leaguewill be changed much at all. Other than the shift to the Epic Games Store, which should come as no shock, Psyonix will continue being itself andRocket Leaguewill remain the same game it has always been.
It’s certainly an intriguing move for both companies, but not one that should make you worried about the future ofRocket League.
