Psyonix and Nissan announced that the 2023 Nissan Z debuts on May 26th in Rocket League! The new high-performance car also features a special FaZe collaboration skin in the game. Players may purchase the bundle in the Item Shop from May 26th through June 7th across all platforms.
Check out the announcement trailer and more details below:
SAN DIEGO – May 19, 2022 – Psyonix, the San Diego-based video game developer, and Nissan announced the launch of the Nissan Z Performance Bundle available in Rocket League on all platforms from May 26 through June 7.
The Bundle includes the Nissan Z Performance car, which is true to the Performance trim of the all-new Nissan Z, plus Wheels, Engine Audio, Player Banner, and a Nissan x FaZe Clan Decal. The Nissan Z Performance Bundle will be available in the Item Shop for 1100 Credits.
The all-new 2023 Nissan Z, the company’s signature sports car, will be available at Nissan dealerships in the U.S. beginning this summer.
As part of its broader gaming strategy, Nissan is also sponsoring a variety of Rocket League Esports events including the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) North American Regional event, dubbed “the Nissan Classic,” from May 27-29. Nissan is also the presenting sponsor for both the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) World Championship, beginning June 3, and the upcoming Fall 2022 CRL Season.
“We’re excited for the passionate fans of Rocket League to experience the thrill of the all-new Nissan Z,” said Allyson Witherspoon, vice president and CMO, Nissan U.S. “This is also a great moment to highlight our existing collaboration with FaZe Clan as we continue to look for new and authentic ways to be present in the ever-expanding Esports world.”
To celebrate the sponsorships and arrival of the Nissan Z in Rocket League, there will be a Nissan Crew Battles livestream on May 26, beginning at 10 a.m. PDT on Twitch. With a prize pool of $25,000, the broadcast pits teams of three pros against one another in a Crew Battle format (3v3, then 2v2, then 1v1). The battles will be hosted by two First Touch hosts – Roll Dizz and Dazerin – and JohnnyBoi.
Rocket League is out now across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC via Epic Games Store.
