The ongoing Summer Road Trip event, a collaboration between Rocket League and Fortnite, brings exciting rewards this year. A standout prize is the sleek new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicle, which can be used in both games as the ultimate unlock. To mark Rocket League`s 10th anniversary celebration, Epic Games is encouraging players to engage with the popular vehicular soccer game by offering an exclusive free Fortnite skin and a glider, obtainable solely through Rocket League gameplay. Players have until August 4th to acquire these limited-time items.
The event structure involves distinct Summer Road Trip quests in both Fortnite and Rocket League, all contributing to unlocking the Corvette ZR1. Additionally, each game features unique rewards for completing its respective challenges. In Fortnite, participants can earn a pickaxe, a weapon wrap, and `The Zephyr Song` jam track from The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
For Rocket League players, the primary rewards are the `Hairpin` Fortnite skin—a stylish variant of the `Pitstop` skin—and a large Rocket League-themed ball that functions as a glider. These items are exclusively earned by completing specific challenges within Rocket League; they cannot be acquired directly in Fortnite.
How to Unlock the League Balloon Fortnite Glider
The glider is the simpler reward to obtain. To unlock the `League Balloon` glider, players must fulfill one specific objective in Rocket League: `Play a private match with custom mutators during Summer Road Trip.` To accomplish this, navigate to the main menu, select `Play,` then `Private Match` (located in the bottom-right), and finally `Create Private Match.` Any settings can be chosen, including playing with bots, so no additional players are required. Crucially, ensure at least one `Mutator` is enabled, as the specific choice doesn`t matter. Should a region error occur when starting the match, simply adjust the region setting from `Recommended` to your specific geographic area.
For the quickest completion, configure the match for `sudden death` where the first goal secures victory, and set opponents to beginner-level bots that won`t use boost. Completing the match, regardless of outcome, will award the glider.
How to Unlock the Free Hairpin Fortnite Skin Quickly
To acquire the `Hairpin` skin, players must perform 15 saves or epic saves in online public matches; private matches do not count towards this objective. While this can be achieved through regular gameplay, those unfamiliar with Rocket League or seeking efficiency have two primary strategies. One approach is to engage in 1v1 matches and prioritize defensive play. Allow your opponent to take numerous shots, focusing solely on blocking them. Although this method is unlikely to result in a win, the goal is simply to accumulate saves.
Alternatively, consider playing Heatseeker, a temporary game mode currently available in casual playlists. In Heatseeker, the ball automatically tracks towards the goal after being struck, significantly increasing opportunities for saves compared to standard matches.
Beyond the skin and glider, Rocket League offers two more Summer Road Trip quests. While these only grant XP, they are essential for earning the Corvette ZR1 itself. These involve achieving 15 assists or clears, and scoring 15 goals, both exclusively in public online matches, similar to the skin challenge. Successful completion of all four Rocket League missions will reward you with the ZR1`s wheels. The final step to obtain the car, however, is time-locked until July 28th. On that date, the Corvette can be unlocked by participating in five online games while having the ZR1 wheels equipped, playing within a party.