Psyonix is building a brand new version of the insanely popular arcade-style, football-meets-racing title Rocket League for mobile devices and it’s coming this year.
Rocket League Sideswipe, announced today, will be exclusive for iOS and Android will literally change your perspective. The 2D side-on action will offer 2 vs 2 matches that will only last a couple of minutes.
Indeed, the game looks as if it’s designed for fast-paced, high scoring action, but also off-pitch rankings and car customization options when considering taking a breather. Naturally, taken online play so you can take on, or join forces, with friends far and wide.
“Rocket League Sideswipe will feature mobile controls that are easy to pick up whether you’re a master of Rocket League or a new player still learning your way around the field,” the company says in an announcement promising more details will be announced in the coming months.
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Possibly an early Alpha version of the game is already available via the Google Play Store, but only in Australia and New Zealand. More betas are coming in the next few months. We expected expect the game to be free-to-play with in-app purchases, but have to wait and see.
Going the gameplay trailer showing off that fast-paced action with vehicles that look a little more like matchbox cars than their full-sized counterparts:
Rocket League has been a multi-platform mega-hit and its addictive gameplay has hooked players of all ages. Going also been a pioneer for cross-network play, breaking down the hardware boundaries among those who just wanted to enjoy playing games with friends on Xbox, PlayStation, PC or Nintendo machines.
Going really excited to see what Psyonix, now under the ownership of Epic Games, can bring to the table for the first mobile-friendly version of its most impactful game. Share your own thoughts with us @trustedtreviews on Twitter.
Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He’s based in South Florida, USA.
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