It also ditched the overly long name in favor of something a bit catchier: Rocket League. As a better version of an already fun game, Rocket League was exactly what it needed to be. Rocket League was in regular rotation on my friends list almost immediately, with everyone excited to uncover its nuances. And in 2020, Rocket League would go free-to-play. Rocket League was a step up from its predecessor in every way, including how it was put in front of players.