Revving Up Excitement: Fortnite's High-Octane Collaboration with Rocket League Unveils 'Rocket Racing' Game Mode at The Game Awards 2023!

Less than a week ahead of The Game Awards 2023, host Geoff Keighley tantalizes fans with a World Premiere announcement—Rocket Racing, a novel game mode for Fortnite. Set to unveil its gameplay during the upcoming ceremony next Thursday, Rocket Racing promises to offer Fortnite enthusiasts a thrilling new dimension within Epic Games’ widely adored universe—a high-speed racing game.

Each year, The Game Awards celebrates the standout video games with a ceremony that brings together developers and influencers. Not only is the event renowned for its prestigious awards and impactful speeches, but it also captivates audiences with a myriad of announcements and exclusive gameplay trailers. With Xbox and Sega already hinting at major revelations for The Game Awards 2023, the gaming community eagerly anticipates updates on Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2 and Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.

Geoff Keighley, the host of The Game Awards 2023, has teased the imminent introduction of Rocket Racing—a Fortnite game mode inspired by Rocket League. Scheduled for release on December 8, 2023, this new mode is being developed by Psyonix, the studio behind Rocket League. Rocket Racing promises an exhilarating experience, described by Epic Games as a supersonic arcade racer, although specific details about its gameplay remain sparse.

The collaboration between Epic Games and Psyonix, initiated with Epic Games' acquisition of Psyonix in 2019, has borne fruit in the form of Rocket Racing. The mode was briefly teased during Fortnite's Big Bang event, where players caught glimpses of three upcoming game modes: a LEGO survival crafting adventure, a music game titled Fortnite Festival, and the fast-paced arcade racer inspired by Rocket League. The preview showcased various cars navigating gravity-defying tracks at breakneck speeds, with the speedometer reaching over 600 kilometers per hour (approximately 373 miles per hour).

The first week of December 2023 promises significant developments for the gaming industry. The collaboration between Fortnite and Rocket League is just one of the major announcements, as Rockstar Games has also confirmed the premiere of the first GTA 6 trailer on December 5, offering fans an initial glimpse into the highly anticipated open-world game.