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Driving & Movement Fundamentals
Rocket League

Driving & Movement Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of driving and movement in Rocket League. Discover how to unlock and utilize various car bodies to enhance your gameplay and dominate the arena.

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Learn the fundamentals of driving and movement in Rocket League. Discover how to unlock and utilize various car bodies to enhance your gameplay and dominate the arena.

This guide covers the essential driving and movement fundamentals in Rocket League, focusing on the various car bodies available to players. Understanding these elements is crucial for mastering the game.

Vehicle BodyUnlock MethodNotes
OctaneDefaultOne of the three cars granted at the start.
BreakoutDefaultOne of the three cars granted at the start.
MercDefaultOne of the three cars granted at the start.
GizmoNew Driver ChallengesPreviously a default car.
Road HogNew Driver ChallengesPreviously a default car.
X-DevilNew Driver ChallengesPreviously a default car.
HotshotNew Driver Challenges
BackfireNew Driver Challenges
PaladinNew Driver Challenges
VenomNew Driver Challenges
DominusNew Driver Challenges
Sweet ToothPS4 ExclusiveUnlocked by playing one match with every common body.
HogstickerXbox ExclusiveUnlocked by completing a season in single-player Season Mode.
ArmadilloXbox Exclusive
Mario NSRNintendo Switch ExclusiveCan only be used on the orange team.
Luigi NSRNintendo Switch Exclusive
Samus' GunshipNintendo Switch Exclusive

In addition to these base cars, Psyonix introduces new Battle-Cars through Blueprints, the Item Shop, and the Rocket Pass. Painted variants of Common bodies can be obtained via the trade-in system and are classified as Import rarity.

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