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Big changes are coming to Rocket League! 🚀 Developer Psyonix just announced that they’re scrapping the Esports Token currency starting on April 22 to simplify the in-game economy. But don’t worry—if you still have Esports Tokens, they won’t disappear into thin air! Instead, they’ll be converted into Credits, which will become the game’s sole currency. 🪙
🏆 A Quick History of Esports Tokens
The Esports Tokens were introduced back in patch 1.61 (April 16, 2019) alongside the Esports Shop. This special store offered cosmetics based on Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) teams, including:
🎨 Decals
🔧 Wheels
🚩 Player Banners
To buy these items, players had to use Esports Tokens, a premium currency you could only get with real money. 💸
🔄 What Happens on April 22?
Starting April 22, Psyonix will remove Esports Tokens from the game. Here’s what that means:
1️⃣ No More Token Purchases – Esports Tokens are already unavailable for purchase.
2️⃣ Automatic Conversion – Any leftover Esports Tokens will be converted into Credits (with a 10% bonus, rounded up to the nearest 50!). 🔄
💡 Example: In the U.S., 1 Esports Token = 0.9881 Credits, so you’ll end up with slightly more Credits than you had Tokens! However, Psyonix warns that conversion rates may vary by country. 🌎
3️⃣ New RLCS Shop – The Esports Shop will be renamed the RLCS Shop, where you can keep repping your favorite teams with brand-new cosmetics. 🎽
🛠️ What’s New in the RLCS Shop?
The revamped RLCS Shop will bring some exciting new items:
✨ Universal Decals – For the first time, decals based on RLCS teams will be universal, meaning they can be equipped on any car body! (Well, except for IP-based cars like Spider-Man’s 🕷️.)
💥 Team-Themed Goal Explosions – Custom Takeover Goal Explosions that reflect each team’s unique design are also on the way! 🥅
🚙 A Look Back at Rocket League’s Evolution
Rocket League has come a long way since its launch in 2015 as a paid game. Initially, its concept—cars playing soccer—wasn’t entirely new, as Psyonix had already experimented with Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (PS3, 2008). 🚗💨
But it wasn’t until 2020, after Epic Games acquired Psyonix and made Rocket League free-to-play, that the game became the global phenomenon it is today! 🌍
🎯 Why This Change?
Psyonix may be aiming to streamline the in-game economy and boost sales of its popular Rocket Pass by consolidating all currencies into Credits. 💵 It’s also possible this change will make it easier for new players to understand how to purchase and unlock cool in-game items. 🎁
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Esports Tokens Are Gone Soon! – April 22 marks the last day for Esports Tokens in Rocket League.
- Automatic Conversion with a Bonus – Leftover Tokens will be converted to Credits, with a 10% bonus. 🪙
- New RLCS Shop Goodies – Get ready for universal team decals and custom Goal Explosions! 💥
