Rocket League Season 3 was only released little over a month ago, but the impact on the game for the fans has so far been extremely well received. Psyonix have well and truly put their flagship title back on the map, though the latest sponsorship deal heading into the game might just be the one that demonstrates the growth the title has enjoyed best of all…
A New Arrival
Rocket League has grown from a novelty alternative to the armada of sports-related titles being shoved out by companies like EA year on year, however the decision from Psyonix to move to a free to play model has seen the game’s stock surge to the point where it is now a fast growing behemoth in its own right.
The game’s competitive scene is starting to flourish thanks to the arrival of bigger and more lucrative orgs, the player base has naturally swelled and broken records, and the influx of new sponsorship opportunities for Psyonix and parent company Epic Games could hold the key for the game to to become the next big success story in the world of Esports.
Season 3 of Rocket League has already brought with it the news that both NASCAR and F1 have signed partnerships with the game, with details on what that really entails set to be released over the remainder of the season. In the more immediate, the season has also brought with it the news that the game will be joining up with the new Lamborghini Huracan STO in the form of a brand new car and a special tournament for players.
How Do You Get It?
The Lamborghini Huracan STO looks set to be available to all players as an exclusive bundle available for purchase in the game’s Item Store. The promotion bundle will include the following:
- Lamborghini Huracan STO supercar
- V10 engine audio
- Two sets of Huracan STO Wheels
- Huracan STO Decal
- Lamborghini and Huracan STO Antennas.
Once the bundle has gone live, it should be available to purchase in the Item Store under ‘Bundles’.
There will also be an additional Lamborghini Player Banner, which is set to be available to every player for free.
How Will It Shake Things Up Competitively?
Each and every car in Rocket League has subtle differences in their size, speed and weights which only adds to the skill ceiling in understanding gameplay mechanics and building out the best balanced team on the pitch. With so many types of vehicles already in the game and influencing the Rocket League odds andmarkets at Esports betting specialist sites such as Unikrn.com, it remains to be seen just how much this new Lamborghini Huracan STO really shakes the meta in the server up.
How much does the Lamborghini Huracan STO bundle cost?
According to most reports, the Lamborghini Huracan STO bundle is set to be priced at 2000 Credits by Psyonix. What’s important to note is that players look set to only be able to buy them in stacks of 500, 1,100, 3,000 or 6,500, which means that the cheapest method of acquiring this bundle once it goes live in the season is to buy two lots of 1,100 credits for $9.99 and then purchase it for just shy of $20.
Bundles like this are examples of the modern age of gaming, and exactly how games like Rocket League are able to stay both profitable and relevant to gamers around the world. Free to play models are becoming more and more the norm within the world of Esports especially, with the likes of League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive also transitioning to a free to play model, but making up for the lost revenue from purchases with a greater emphasis on buying in- game customisations such as weapon skins, new heroes and, in the case of games like Rocket League, new vehicle parts and other in game features such as banners and goal celebrations.
When will it be available?
The Lamborghini Huracan STO Bundle will be available in the Item Shop from April 21 to April 27. It’s unknown how long it will be available for however, so best make sure you get it while you can!
