Psyonix and Nissan Announce Debut of the 2023 Nissan Z in Rocket League®

• The newest generation of the legendary Nissan Z debuts in Rocket League on May 26 and gears-up for real-world availability this summer
• Nissan’s existing sponsorship with Esports powerhouse FaZe Clan is highlighted with a custom FaZe Decal for the Nissan Z

Psyonix, the San Diego-based video game developer, and Nissan announced the launch of the Nissan Z Performance Bundle available in Rocket League on all platforms from May 26 through June 7.

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The Nissan Z Performance Bundle includes the Nissan Z Performance car, which is true to the Performance trim of the all-new Nissan Z, plus wheels, engine audio, player banner, and a Nissan x FaZe Clan Decal. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Bundle includes the Nissan Z Performance car, which is true to the Performance trim of the all-new Nissan Z, plus wheels, engine audio, player banner, and a Nissan x FaZe Clan Decal. The Nissan Z Performance Bundle will be available in the Item Shop for 1100 Credits.

The all-new 2023 Nissan Z, the company’s signature sports car, will be available at Nissan dealerships in the U.S. beginning this summer.

As part of its broader gaming strategy, Nissan is also sponsoring a variety of Rocket League Esports events including the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) North American Regional event, dubbed “the Nissan Classic,” from May 27-29. Nissan is also the presenting sponsor for both the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) World Championship, beginning June 3, and the upcoming Fall 2022 CRL Season.

“We’re excited for the passionate fans of Rocket League to experience the thrill of the all-new Nissan Z,” said Allyson Witherspoon, vice president and CMO, Nissan U.S. “This is also a great moment to highlight our existing collaboration with FaZe Clan as we continue to look for new and authentic ways to be present in the ever-expanding Esports world.”

To celebrate the sponsorships and arrival of the Nissan Z in Rocket League, there will be a Nissan Crew Battles livestream on May 26, beginning at 10 a.m. PDT on Twitch. With a prize pool of $25,000, the broadcast pits teams of three pros against one another in a Crew Battle format (3v3, then 2v2, then 1v1). The battles will be hosted by two First Touch hosts - Roll Dizz and Dazerin - and JohnnyBoi.

To learn more about the Nissan Z Performance Bundle, please read the latest blog post here. View a gameplay video preview here.

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