Epic acquires Rocket League studio, bringing game to Epic’s store this year [Updated]

Enlarge / The blue car represents Psyonix leaping over Steam's... orange car? Look, it's a loose metaphor. Work with me here, people.

Update: In a statement to USGamer, Epic clarified that "we are continuing to sell Rocket League on Steam, and have not announced plans to stop selling the game there. Rocket League remains available for new purchasers on Steam, and long-term plans will be announced in the future." Epic also told the site that, going forward, players "will still be able to play Rocket League on Steam with all of the content they've previously purchased, same as always."

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In a surprise move today, Epic Games announced it has "signed a definitive agreement" to acquire San Diego-based Psyonix and its 132 employees, who make the hit car-based soccer game Rocket League.

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