Rocket League Teams Up With X-Men '97 for an Epic Crossover: Exclusive Cosmetics Revealed!

Rocket League, the popular sports game developed by Psyonix, has unveiled its latest in-game collaboration featuring the beloved Marvel franchise, X-Men '97. This collaboration follows the recent revival of the classic Marvel cartoon on Disney+, which picks up the story of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, reintroducing fan favorites such as Cyclops, Wolverine, and Professor X into new adventures. The show has been well-received, noted for bringing back several original voice actors.

The crossover with X-Men '97, announced through ComicBook by Psyonix and Epic Games, includes an array of exciting new cosmetics for players to customize their vehicles. These items are inspired by the characters and adversaries from the series, with exclusive decals, toppers, and more. The event, set to launch in Rocket League on April 23, will offer both free items obtainable through challenges and premium content available for purchase in the game's shop.

Here’s a look at some of the free and purchasable items coming to Rocket League:

• Free Challenge Items: Items like the Blackbird Topper, Cerebro Topper, Sentinel Head Topper, various player banners, X-Men Wheels, and special effects like Jubilee's Pyrotechnic Energy Boost and Marvel Crackle Trail.
• X-Men Mega Bundle: Includes a range of decals and effects for different car bodies, like Cyclops Fennec Decal and Wolverine Slash Goal Explosion, available for 1,500 Credits. Additional items, such as the Mutant Brotherhood Wheels, can also be purchased separately.
• Exclusive Bundles: The Fennec Car Body and the complete X-Men Mega Bundle are bundled together for 2,000 Credits, and an X-Men Decal Pack for 1,000 Credits offers further customization options.

This announcement comes on the heels of other notable crossovers within Rocket League, such as the recent addition of Avatar: The Last Airbender content, and precedes the launch of the game's 14th season. The new season introduced a fresh arena, the AquaDome, and two new car bodies, alongside the latest Rocket Pass which features aquatic-themed cosmetics.

Rocket League continues to blend the worlds of popular culture and competitive sports gaming, giving fans a unique way to celebrate their favorite franchises while enjoying the game. The X-Men '97 crossover promises to be a thrilling addition for fans eager to showcase their love for these iconic mutants.