Rocket League’s been getting some fantastic new additions and improvements for some time now. The game started on Windows and PS4 before expanding to other platforms and incorporating cross-platform play. Then, it became a new entry in esports and has only grown in popularity.
The next crucial move came when Rocket League became free-to-play in 2020. The developer Epic Games has recently made some impressive collaborations to solidify the game’s place as a mainstay. These have included everything from mainstream movies to sports leagues like the NFL. By working alongside such brands, Rocket League’s received various upgrades to how the game looks and plays. The latest collaboration has brought Formula 1 into the game.
You can now boast trademark F1 cars and outfit your team with decals representing real F1 organizations. This article will learn how to get an F1 car in Rocket League.
Rocket League: How to Get an F1 Car?
If you want to get your hands on the F1 car model in Rocket League, the only way to do that is through the F1 bundle.
This bundle will give you the classical F1 car body and some extra things to sweeten the deal. Alongside the F1 car, you will get 10 team decals, including:
- Alfa Romeo
- McLaren
- AlphaTauri
- Williams
- Alpine
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas
- Ferrari
- Aston Martin
- Red Bull
- Haas
In addition to all that, you will also receive a set of brand-new Pirelli wheels to burn rubber while leaving the opposing team in the dust.
There is no other way to get an F1 car in Rocket League. You can not purchase it as a separate store item or earn the car from in-game rewards.
How to Purchase the F1 Bundle in Rocket League?
The bundle that contains the F1 car body, decals, and Pirelli wheels is called the F1 2021 Fan Pack or the Formula 1 Fan Pack.
This DLC bundle first became available for players in May of 2021. However, if you look for it in the Rocket League Item Shop, you might not find the pack, as it was officially retired after one week. Do not worry, though. The F1 bundle is not gone for good.
Instead of being a constant addition to the Item Shop, the Formula 1 Fan Pack is meant to be a recurring bundle. This means the pack will not always be available but instead released around the most significant racing events worldwide.
This has been the case from the very beginning. The Formula 1 Fan Pack premiered before the RL Monaco Grand Prix. Then, the pack returned in August as part of the Speed Demon Showdown promotion.
The latest we had seen the Formula 1 Fan Pack was in September when it returned to the Item Shop before the Russian Grand Prix.
If you want to catch the bundle when it appears again, it would be best to watch high-profile racing events in real life. Furthermore, adding “2021” to the pack name signifies that future collaborations are probably in the works.
In other words, even if you miss out on the bundle by the end of this year, you will most likely have a chance to get it in 2022.
The Formula 1 Fan Pack was available in the Rocket League Item Shop for 2,000 credits.
How to Get More Rocket League Credits?
If you want to ensure you have enough credits, the next F1 bundle comes out. There are two ways to get more Rocket League credits.
Rocket Pass rewards become available as you play Rocket League online. First, you can earn them through the Rocket Pass. To move up the Rocket Pass tiers, complete Weekly Challenges, which reset every Wednesday.
Purchasing Premium will make you eligible for more valuable rewards for each tier.
The second way to get more credits in Rocket League is to purchase them from Steam or Epic Games shop. If you choose this method of getting Rocket League credits, take note that they come in packages of 500, 1,100, 3,000, and 6,500. Currently, the 2,000 credits that you will need for the Formula 1 Fan Pack will cost between $15 and $20.
How Does the F1 Car Compare to Others?
One of the most significant traits of cars in Rocket League is the hitboxes. These categories differ by dimensions, and there’s a total of five hitbox types in the game.
The differences between various hitboxes are relatively small to maintain the gameplay balance. However, the variations are considerable enough to change how you play a match.
When it comes to the F1 car, it shares its hitbox with a well-known favorite of many gamers: the Dominus. This car shares the name with the hitbox, and it has become one of the most popular in Rocket League for a good reason.
The Dominus hitbox offers excellent control on the ground and in the air. Its shorter length means more resistance to demolition while allowing the car to move more freely, especially when passing under the ball.
The greatest advantage that the Dominus gives to F1 cars is that the hitbox is an established mainstay in the Rocket League Championship Series. In other words, we will probably see plenty of F1 cars in esports team rosters.
From the Monaco Grand Prix to Champions Field
While it might be disappointing to learn that the F1 bundle is not available all the time, it is good to know that the Formula 1 Fan Pack will return with the upcoming RL racing events. And if you are eager to try out the Dominus-powered formulas in your matches, finally getting the bundle will be much more rewarding.
Now that you have learned how to get the F1 car in Rocket League, it is time to gather the credits and wait for the next opportunity. If you’re an F1 fan, the wait will undoubtedly be worth your while.
Are you looking forward to donning the new team decals from the F1 bundle? Which team will you choose? Let us know in the comment section below.
