Rocket Racing

Players can increase their "boost meter", which allows them to gain a speed advantage against opponents, as well as jump over obstacles and drive on walls or ceilings. The game was released on 8 December 2023 and can be accessed via the Fortnite launcher. Racing received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed towards its track design and gameplay, though some critics felt the game lacked content. The game will be shut down on October 1, 2026 due to little player engagement.

• Title — Rocket Racing • Developer — Psyonix • Publisher — Epic Games • Series — Fortnite • Engine — Unreal Engine 5 • Platforms — * Android • Nintendo Switch • Nintendo Switch 2 • PlayStation 4 • PlayStation 5 • Windows • Xbox One • Xbox Series X/S • Released — December 8, 2023 • Genre — Racing • Modes — Multiplayer

Rocket Racing is a multiplayer racing game accessible via the Fortnite launcher. Up to twelve players compete on a racetrack, with the goal being to complete the race before anyone else while avoiding obstacles. Players can jump over some obstacles, or drive on the walls or ceilings of tunnels. If the player drifts at turns, their "boost meter" will increase, which will allow them to activate a temporary speed boost against other players. Unlike some other racing games, Rocket Racing features no unique items or weapons that the player can use against others to gain an advantage. Each track in the game is graded based on its difficulty, with the difficulties being Novice, Advanced, and Expert. Players can unlock unique designs for their cars by completing certain objectives or through the main Fortnite battle pass. Certain designs can be purchased via the item shop with V-Bucks, the Fortnite in-game currency. Cars unlocked or purchased in Rocket Racing are compatible with Rocket League and are usable in that game. The same applies to some cars unlocked in that game. While the game originally launched with seasons that featured unique tracks, challenges, and reward items, Epic stated that in October 2024, they would no longer be producing themed content, and instead focus on creating challenges around the game's ranked mode, while supporting maps made by creators. In March 2026, Epic announced that Rocket Racing and all Fortnite Creator Made maps based on Rocket Racing would be discontinued in October 2026, though all vehicle-related customizations owned by players will still be available in other modes. The game's content tools will also be moved into the base toolset of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite in April 2026.