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Fortnite\u2019s Rocket Racing is a brand-new arcade racer that tests your driving skills with gravity defying mechanics. Developed by Psyonix, creators of Rocket League, Rocket Racing captures the same competitive feel, just on a racetrack. Here\u2019s how Rocket Racing plays as a competitive racing game and what to expect from content and cosmetics in the future.<\/p>\n

Movement Mechanics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rocket Racing isn\u2019t your typical car racing game where you just have to optimize your turns and drifts. Along with classic race mechanics, you have to pay attention to your surroundings so you can break some rules and find new alternative paths to cross the finish line first. Picture more Mario Kart-esque and less Forza Motorsport.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Using the Air Dodge move, you can simply flick your thumbstick to leave your current road surface and stick to the ceiling or walls. You\u2019ll need to do this to avoid oncoming obstacles or\u00a0 to grab a speed boost that\u2019s on the ceiling.<\/p>\n

You can also use your thrusters to fly and float through the air not just during ramp jumps. This can help you find some cheeky near out-of-bounds raceway to zoom on but just note that jumping and flying slows down your acceleration.<\/p>\n

Racing on a surface is the best way to gain speed since that\u2019s what fills your boost meter. Drifting on turns will earn you more charge for turbo boosts which, once filled, allows you to thrust forward for a good moment and gets you an extra burst of speed at the end of the boost. You can hold onto three turbo charges at once.<\/p>\n

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Drifting around turns fills your turbo meter faster but you can also manually hit the drift button. When you hit a turn in Rocket Racing, you\u2019ll automatically drift slightly to fit the curve. If you hit the drift button, you\u2019ll get a much harsher turn and drift around corners to get more of a speed boost after coming out into the straightaway.<\/p>\n

At the start of races, if you manage to hit the accelerate button right on the fourth green light, you\u2019ll get a slight to massive starting boost. The percentage of your boost is dependent on your timing, so be sure to keep your finger on the button so you can get at least 80% or above for that starting acceleration.<\/p>\n

Car Customization<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alongside its tight controls, Rocket Racing also features a staggering amount of customization. This is the first time you\u2019re really able to fully customize a vehicle in Fortnite. You can change your car\u2019s body and secondary colors, add decals, and even change the look of the wheels. And, the best part? The customizations you have for the cars in Rocket Racing will transfer to Battle Royale. Neat!<\/p>\n