# Rocket League technical and competitive updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rocket-league-technical-and-competitive-updates > Updated: 2026-09-21T12:42:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Rocket League is undergoing technical and competitive updates. Psyonix announced a planned migration to Unreal Engine 6 starting in 2027, with professional players currently assisting in testing and redesign efforts. In the short term, the game is launching Season 24 on September 23. This season features a street racing theme, a ‘Honor Duel’ 1v1 mechanic, a Persona 5 crossover event, and limited-time events such as ‘Bullet Ball’. The update will be available for download starting at midnight on the launch date. The competitive esports landscape is also expanding. Epic Games has announced the RLCS Club Championship, a new circuit featuring a $2.5 million prize pool. This circuit is distinct from traditional RLCS Majors and will involve 24 teams. The competition is scheduled to begin with online qualifiers, followed by a LAN Kick-off event at the Copper Box Arena in London from December 9 to 13, 2026. The tournament structure will eventually lead to a grand final LAN event in North America featuring 16 teams. ## Claims - Psyonix is launching Rocket League Season 24. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Season 24 begins on September 23. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rocket League Season 24 begins on September 23. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Season 24 includes a new 1v1 Duel of Honor end-game mode. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Season 24 update patch is available for download starting at midnight on September 23. (single source) - Season 24 includes a new 1v1 post-match mode called Duel of Honor. (single source) - Epic Games is launching the RLCS Club Championship with a $2.5 million prize pool. (single source) - The RLCS Club Championship will feature 24 teams. (single source) - The Club Championship Kick-off LAN will take place from December 9 to 13 at the Copper Box Arena in London. (single source) - Season 24 features a Persona 5 collaboration event. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Rocket League announces Season 24 and new $2.5M esports circuit Rocket League begins Season 24 on September 23 with new modes and collaborations, while Epic Games announces a new $2.5 million RLCS Club Championship circuit. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rocket-league-announces-season-24-and-new-25m-esports-circuit ### 2026-09-19: Rocket League to migrate to Unreal Engine 6 by 2027 Rocket League will migrate to Unreal Engine 6 by 2027, alongside a major RLCS competitive overhaul and the launch of Season 24 featuring a Persona 5 crossover and new 1v1 duel mechanics. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/embark-studios-announces-major-the-finals-update-for-october-20 --- Cite as: Rocket League technical and competitive updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rocket-league-technical-and-competitive-updates