Rocket League’s Star Wars Event Brings Car Wars LTM, Free Rewards & Galactic Cosmetics
Rocket League is bringing the Force to the field with its latest Star Wars-themed event, kicking off on May 2. Packed with limited-time modes, crossover cosmetics, and themed bundles, the two-week celebration offers plenty for both fans of the franchise and regular Rocket League players. Whether you’re looking to blast a goal into a Death Star or deck your car out like a Sith Lord, this event has you covered.
Running until May 16, the event features exclusive challenges and returning fan-favorite modes. Watch the trailer below:
Car Wars: A New Way to Score
The centerpiece of the event is Car Wars, a limited-time mode that ditches standard goals in favor of a thermal exhaust port—a direct homage to the Death Star’s iconic weak point.
To make these precision plays possible, the Spike Rush modifier is active. This allows the ball to stick to your car temporarily, giving players more control while lining up shots into the narrow target zone.
Classic Mode Returns: G-Force Frenzy
Returning for the event is G-Force Frenzy, a fan-favorite 3v3 mode from last year. Players have unlimited boost, but this isn’t your average turbo. It’s significantly more powerful, making matches fast, chaotic, and thrilling.
Free Rewards and In-Game Challenges
As with most Rocket League events, you can unlock free Star Wars-themed cosmetics by completing event-specific quests. Rewards include:
- Empire wheels
- Force Lightning trail and boost
- Stormtrooper decal for the Octane
- Stormtrooper helmet and TIE Fighter toppers
Many of these rewards are cross-compatible with Fortnite, so you can carry your galactic style across games.
Cosmetic Bundles and Shop Items
No new vehicles are being introduced, but Epic Games is dropping several vehicle bundles with themed decals:
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS Bundle – Darth Vader, Darth Maul, and Captain Phasma decals (2800 credits) – free for owners of the car
- Dominus GT Bundle – General Grievous decal (800 credits)
- Fennec Bundle – Darth Vader decal (800 credits)
Other purchasable shop items include:
- Unstable Red Lightsaber Boost – 400 credits
- Death Star Wheels – 700 credits
- Death Star Goal Explosion – 2000 credits
Several of these can also be equipped in Fortnite
Limited-Time Mode Schedule
Week 1 (May 2 – May 7)
- Car Wars
- G-Force Frenzy
Week 2 (May 7 – May 14)
- Car Wars
- Split Shot