Dragon Shouts work
At the end of every competitive season inRocket League, players are given an in-game reward tied to their performance. In the past, it has been a cosmetic car item that gets gaudier as the ranks get higher. For example, look at the season 3 rewards. The Prospect wheels are modest and boring when compared to the glitzy Champion wheels:
Psyonix is changing its approach for the end of season 5. When wetalked with creative director Corey Davisearlier this month, he explained that rewards sometimes put players in a weird place where they had to choose between showing off their rank and using items that they find more aesthetically pleasing. What if a Champion lucked into a pair ofwhite Zombas(currently the most sought-after wheels in the game)? They’re probably ditching the Champion wheels.
The solution Psyonix came up with is to offer season rewards that serve a more tangential purpose to what’s happening on the field. When season 5 ends, players will receive a banner that’s on screen every time they score a goal. This pays tribute to their hard-earned rank while still maintaining creative freedom with respect to the way their car looks. Everybody wins. Here’s what they look like:
Actually, not everybody wins. TheRocket Leaguesubredditwas filled with people who hate the dragons. Like, they really don’t want dragons. They dislike the dragons enough that Psyonix is going to offer a bonus season reward. Here are the supplementary dragon-less banners:
Like a knight in shining armor,Rocket Leagueplayers have slayed the dragon. They didn’t use a sword and shield, but rather reddit complaints. Joke’s on them, though; it’s Psyonix, not the dragon, who’s sitting atop a pile of gold.
