Rocket League Update 1.85 Patch Notes for PS4
Rocket League update 1.74 is now available on PS4 and Xbox One. According to the official Rocket League version 1.74 patch notes, the latest March content update added blueprint trade-ins, new audio controls and more. Apart from this, Rocket League patch 1.74 is also the final update for MacOS and Linux users.
Previously, a big update was also released with new features and changes. Unfortunately, since the last patch, many players were experiencing a number of issues when trying to play the game. Today’s Rocket League version 1.74 patch is expected to resolve a few of these issues.
Blueprints can now be traded in
Some default settings under Camera, Controls, and Interface have changed
Added Dynamic Range controls to the Audio menu
Spike Rush added as a Mutator preset
General
Ignition Series Blueprints will be available as drops after select Online Matches starting on March 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. PDT / 5 p.m. UTC
Blueprint Trade-Ins
You can trade in five Blueprints for one random Blueprint of the next-highest rarity
All five Trade-in Blueprints must be from the same series
The Blueprint you receive from the trade-in will be from the same series
All five Trade-in Blueprints must have the same rarity
Black Market rarity items are included in the Blueprint trade-in system
Five Rare Blueprints = One Very Rare Blueprint
Five Very Rare Blueprints = One Import Blueprint
Five Import Blueprints = One Exotic Blueprint
Five Exotic Blueprints = One Black Market Blueprint
The Blueprint you receive has a chance to be Certified, Painted, or drop as a Special Edition
Learn more about building Blueprints.
Default Settings
Some default settings under Camera, Controls, and Interface have changed
These changes will only occur if a player has never changed a default setting to a custom preference
Camera
Default Camera Preset
Distance increased to 270 (was 260)
Stiffness increased to 0.5 (was 0.3)
“Legacy” Camera Preset added
Legacy uses the original default settings
Camera Shake intensity reduced for most actions
Controls
Default Controller Deadzone value reduced to 0.2 (was 0.3)
Default Dodge Deadzone value increased to 0.8 (was 0.5)
Button Bindings list re-ordered to show most important controls at the top
Controller Vibration
Reduced the intensity of vibration on the “Default” setting
On “Default” and below, Boost now only vibrates the controller when activated
Players can still use “Medium” or “Heavy” to replicate the old vibration settings
Interface
Nameplate Mode
Default setting now makes nameplates Always Visible.
Previous default now called “Nearby Only”
Team Colored Boost Meter is now enabled by default
Audio (Dynamic Range)
Dynamic Range settings are now available in the Audio menu
Settings
Default: Best for most players, these settings carry over from before today’s update
Low (Night): Best when playing at low volume, in a loud environment, or on low-quality speakers
High (Theater): Best when playing at high volume on high-quality sound systems
[PC] DirectX 11
DirectX 11 is now enabled by default for all players on PC
You can see our refreshed minimum and recommended PC specifications here
To opt out of DirectX 11, and revert to DirectX 9:
Open Steam
Right-click Rocket League, select Properties
Choose Select Launch Options under the General tab
Paste in -dx9, select OK
Start Rocket League
To change back to DirectX 11, remove -dx9 from the Select Launch Options window, and select OK
General
Inventory management: Any selected filters will remain active until you exit your inventory or trade window
Spike Rush added as a Mutator preset
Added a “Blueprints” button in the Garage menu
This button is a shortcut to Garage > Manage Inventory > Blueprints
The number of Blueprints in your inventory will be displayed on the button
Added support for Discord Rich Presence
[Nintendo Switch] Transparent Goalposts added under Options > Video
General
Fixed a bug causing the Rank/Division down notification to display after a win
Esper’s front-left wheel no longer clips through the wheel support
Fixed particle dispersal on Flash Freeze Decal
Archive button no longer appears at the bottom of the Blueprints tab
Yaki wheels have been adjusted to face the correct direction
Player Rank after using Quick Play no longer displays the incorrect Rank
Multiple Supersonic Fury and Chaos Run achievements/trophies are not unlocked when using U30 items purchased from the Item Shop
Rocket League update 1.74 for PS4 is now available for download.