[2019] Crates Leaving Rocket League Later This Year

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Devin - Direct link

Crates Leaving Rocket League Later This Year

Here at Psyonix, and Epic Games as a whole, we are dedicated to creating the best possible experience for our players all over the world. In pursuit of that goal, later this year we will remove all paid, randomized Crates from Rocket League, replacing them with a system that shows the exact items you’re buying in advance. This is similar to changes implemented earlier this year by the Fortnite Save the World team.

Rocket Pass Premium, DLC Cars, and Esports Shop items will continue to be offered for direct purchase alongside our new system.

We will share more information, including timelines and roll-out specifics, in the coming months.

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almost 5 years ago - /u/dirkened - Direct link

Originally posted by AribaGalaxy

What does this mean for existing crates in inventory - will they remain in inventory to open and / or trade? /u/Psyonix_Devin

What does this mean for existing crates in inventory - will they remain in inventory to open and / or trade?

Crates will remain in your inventory until we roll out changes. At that time, any Crates you still possess will be replaced with a usable alternative. We'll have more information on that in the coming months.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Devin - Direct link

Originally posted by Mr_Denial

Can they at least answer the one question that is more important than getting rid of crates...

If crates are no longer in the game, what is the use of keys? And will they end up getting removed as well?

If crates are no longer in the game, what is the use of keys? And will they end up getting removed as well?

Keys will still be sold while the Crate system remains in-game. After the Crate system is removed, the value of any remaining keys in a player’s inventory will be honored. We’ll have more information in the coming months.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Corey - Direct link

Originally posted by Johnston42

It'll be interesting to see what it does to the market but it shouldn't ruin trading. You're still just as likely to get a crate with a specific item in it. On the other hand prices could drop like crazy if it only takes 1 key to open a guaranteed BM decal.

Edit: actually depending on how the system works. If players know what is in the "crate" before opening it it could lead to MORE trading. For example, if I get a "crate" that I know has valuable stuff in it then I will trade it, where as it would currently just sit in my inventory never to be opened.

It is safe to assume that you will not be able to get a guaranteed Black Market Decal for 1 Key.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Corey - Direct link

Originally posted by C_hyphen_S

It's gonna completely destroy trading. If a new car comes out, people who want it will buy it, and keep it. The rest won't, so there won't be any sellers to trade with.

This assumes that new cars are automatically offered for sale to all users, but we have not shared details on the replacement system yet.

If the opportunity to buy the new car came as a random drop like receiving a crate and opening it, that "drop" would still have trade value.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Corey - Direct link

Originally posted by ImDrunkFightMe

Will the keys refunded be transferrable in any way or will it be converted into a non transferable in game currency?

We can't speak to details just yet, but making "Keys" - or whatever replaces them - untradable would be very damaging to the trade economy, and doesn't meaningfully satisfy our company goals around removing random purchases. Take from that what you will.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Corey - Direct link

Originally posted by CataclysmicEnforcer

But what about for Rocket Passes in the future? I have 10 keys specifically for that reason and they get renewed by the next Rocket Pass so I can keep getting Rocket Passes. If these keys are taken and I have to pay to get the premium Rocket Pass it simply won't be happening. As much as this doesn't hinder my gaming experience much I would still like the ability to access this extra content.

For changing Keys specifically, we will make Rocket Pass use the same currency system as whatever Keys "become", so you would still have the same value (~10 keys = 1 RP Premium Upgrade) in your account before and after the change.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Corey - Direct link

Originally posted by ImDrunkFightMe

Thanks for the reply, It just seems those that hold a major stockpile of 'keys' may get shafted after the changes take affect. Just as a follow up question, Will the skins available in crates now be available for purchase on epic or are you starting with a clean slate so to speak?

We fully expect items currently obtainable in crates to be obtainable via the new systems we roll out in the future.

almost 5 years ago - /u/Psyonix_Corey - Direct link

Originally posted by ial33m

And would new rocket passes provide you with the "funds" to get the next rocket pass? Or will we be required to pay for every rocket pass moving forward?

Current plan is to keep the same behavior for RP "funds" as it is on live

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