What would a Rocket League x Fortnite merger mean for esports?

Fortnite and Rocket League have always had similarities, such as the bright colour schemes and ownership under Epic Games. However, rumours and leaks throughout 2025 have pointed towards the possible integration of Rocket League into Fortnite, which is further corroborated by the Thin Client concept.

There are plenty of ways that a Rocket League Fortnite merger could go, and it may heavily affect the competitive communities in both games. Esports Insider is taking a deep dive into the rumoured merger between Rocket League and Fortnite, along with how it could impact the esports community as a whole.

Fortnite has been adding more and more game modes throughout 2025, though the integration of Rocket League into its launcher would be the biggest addition yet. Epic Games has continuously introduced new types of battle passes and begun working on “Thin Client,” which will allow players to pick and choose which Fortnite modes to download in an effort to conserve each player’s space.

All of Fortnite’s recent additions do provide the foundation for a Rocket League merger, but the real reason to suspect it is due to rumours from prominent video game leakers and playtesters in the Fortnite community.

Leaker Blortzen pointed out a few notable details about the Rocket League rumour in an X post on August 17, 2025. Blortzen explained that the playtester spreading the rumour had previously revealed four or five seasons of Fortnite. Another source also mentioned the possible merger, and Blortzen said that this source may be somewhat reputable since they had leaked multiple collaborations.

Though Blortzen did express some doubt about the Rocket League and Fortnite merger, the leaker shared a few hints that point towards it being a real possibility. We’ve compiled the hints below, according to Blortzen and other notable Fortnite leakers.

Rocket League is already an incredibly popular video game, especially since it’s free to play on all major gaming platforms. The integration probably wouldn’t affect Fortnite’s popularity too much, but it could breathe fresh life into Rocket League, as the fictional sports game would be front and centre for every Fortnite fan.

As long as the merger takes place smoothly and doesn’t disrupt Rocket League’s core gameplay, it will likely be beneficial to the game’s overall longevity. If Rocket League can attract more everyday players, then some will likely gravitate towards tuning in to esports or even contributing as a contestant.

Server stability and faithful gameplay will be the deciding factor as to whether Rocket League esports grow or dampen. Competitive tournaments would likely remain largely the same unless new mechanics or rules are introduced, just with a much larger potential viewer base.

There are several potential player receptions that could occur following a merger between Rocket League and Fortnite. The player bases of both titles could grow or shrink depending on factors such as cross-progression and server stability.

Progression is shared, and each title gains a larger player base

In this scenario, both of the Epic Games titles would become a bastion of competitive gaming, letting you play two esports from the same launcher. Shared progression would offer an incentive to jump into Rocket League for Fortnite fans, and the core Battle Pass would hopefully incorporate cosmetics for both games.

Rocket League players don’t like the merger and refuse to play it as an add-on for Fortnite

If this happens, expect many esports athletes to also jump ship over time if they don’t like the direction Rocket League is heading. Fewer athletes and content creators would mean less notoriety for Rocket League as a competitive title, creating a smaller esports scene overall.

“Rocket League 2” releases as a separate game mode in Fortnite, splitting the community into two groups

While unlikely, Rocket League originally launched in 2015, so a sequel isn’t out of the question. Adding a hypothetical “Rocket League 2” to Fortnite as its own game mode would offer a way for Epic Games to promote both titles to a wider audience. However, this scenario might split the Rocket League fan base in two, negatively affecting esports popularity as a result.

Rocket League and Fortnite are two of the most popular esports games ever created. With a plethora of customisation options and crossover events on the regular, it’s not too far-fetched that the two Epic Games titles could be merged into one entity in the future.

If progression was shared between Rocket League and Fortnite, then it could allow for much easier levelling for those who play both games. There are pros and cons to an Epic Games merger, but it would certainly have potential to introduce Fortnite players to the world of competitive Rocket League, and vice versa.