Rocket League Devs Explain How Unreal Engine Powers the Paris Major
The Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major is taking place this weekend, showcasing the game's growth in the competitive esports scene. With 25,000 fans in attendance and a prize pool of $350,000, the event highlights Rocket League's unique appeal as its own sport. Developers emphasize the importance of partnerships and continuous skill development for players as the game evolves.
- ▪The Paris Major is Rocket League's largest in-person tournament to date.
- ▪Epic Games uses Unreal Engine for real-time rendering and broadcast enhancements.
- ▪Rocket League's global registrations are growing at over 24% per year.
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Rocket LeagueRocket League Devs Explain How Unreal Engine Powers the Paris MajorBy Michael PeytonUpdated: May 24, 2026 11:02am UTC0 commentsIGN is on the ground in Paris all weekend, capturing all of the breaking news at the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major. Catch the Semifinals and Finals on IGN’s YouTube channel.When Rocket League first came out 11 years ago, it appeared on the surface to be a relatively simple proposition: players face off in a soccer-like arena and battle to get a giant ball into a net. But, more than a decade later, the game has amassed a huge following and a distinct spot in the world of competitive Esports.
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