[h2]Streetball Roots Run Deep in Sovereign Heights [/h2] While the biggest names in basketball have traditionally come from Dunk House, there lives a hardcore group of Hoops mains who traded hardwood courts for asphalt. Located in the Sovereign Heights community park, [b]The Block Arena[/b] is a new outdoor court with a huge reputation in the local streetball scene. To celebrate its construction, we’re introducing [b]The Block Party[/b], a basketball-focused In-Game Event with some baller [b]Block Party Challenge Rewards[/b]. Completing Event Challenges will reward you with the animated [b]Double Dribble Topper[/b], [b]Game Time Player Anthem[/b], a Very Rare Drop, and huge XP Rewards. Looking for the soundtrack to your next big win? Players can take The Block back to the ‘80s with the shredding [b]Jump Player Anthem[/b], penned by the legendary Van Halen! This synth-heavy hit single is perfect for your next slam dunk and will be available in the Item Shop for a short time during The Block Party. Get ready to show off your skills! Hoops will take over the regularly scheduled 1 p.m. PDT Competitive Tournaments Extra Modes slot on North American servers, and the 1 p.m. UTC slot on European servers during The Block Party. The Block Party begins right now and will rock the house until October 18. [previewyoutube=uSGTL-iujEw;full][/previewyoutube] [h2]Under The Hood [/h2] With the launch of the first new Hoops Arena since the Mode’s initial debut, we’re also happy to announce our second episode of Under the Hood! This behind-the-scenes series features Psyonix developers as they dive into the making of [i][b]Rocket League[/b][/i], with this episode focusing on [b]The Block Arena[/b], the surrounding Sovereign Heights scenery, and the history behind this Arena’s creation. Watch Under the Hood [b][url=https://youtu.be/uSGTL-iujEw]here[/url][/b]. [b]Better get there early for a primo seat. The Block Party will run from October 12 to October 18.[/b]