Rocket League was acquired by Epic Games last year in collaboration with Psyonix and the game has been transitioning to a freeware ever since. First, the item shop was revamped, and then came changes to cross-play across all platforms. Finally, Rocket League was made free by Epic Games this month and players can’t seem to get enough of it already.

If you are new to Rocket League then you might have noticed that some players are awarded the title of MVP at the end of every match. Here’s what MVP means in Rocket League, and how can you get it.

What does MVP mean in Rocket League?

MVP is an acronym for Most Valuable Player. It is a term used in athletic as well as ESports to denote players with the most contribution to any game. Rocket League players are awarded the title of MVP when they are on the winning team and have the highest score in the match when compared to their teammates as well as the opponents. You can not win the MVP title if you are on the losing team.

How to get MVP in Rocket League

Well, if you wish to be awarded the title of MVP then you will have to be the best during any Rocket League match. This means aiming for the highest number of goals and getting as many assists as you can. Shots on goal will also go a long way and so will the saves. You can also attempt for special goals including the ones like Aerial goal, backward goal, and bicycle goal. You also need to be on the winning side to be MVP.

Get MVP: How much points you get from what

As you might have guessed, your total score at the end of each game is evaluated based on your contributions to the game. These factors in your goals, assists, saves, own goals, ball touches, and more.

Having a good idea about the points awarded for each of these achievements will help you better judge who is going to be the MVP of any particular match in Rocket League. Let’s take a look at the points you are rewarded for your contributions to Rocket League.

  • Normal Goals: 100 points
  • Specialty Goals: 20 points
  • Assists: 50 points
  • Saves: 50 points
  • Epic Saves: 75 points
  • Shot on Goal: 10 points
  • Cleared Balls: 20 points
  • Centered Balls: 10 points

There are other specialty shots and achievements in a match that can result in a higher point count. You can refer to this handy list of achievements by the Rocket League fandom for a comprehensive list of awarded points in any Rocket League match.

Useful Tips to get MVP in Rocket League

Learn your map: This will help you go a long way. Learn each and every map and the location of boosts on it. Most maps have guidelines to direct you to the boost which will help you gain additional speed while you have your eyes on the ball.

First touches: Your first touch after every goal is a crucial moment and it can either make or break the round for your team. Practice your first touches to ensure that you can hit a direct goal whenever you get the chance.

Communicate: I mentioned first touches, right? Well, they work only if you are communicating with your teammates. If all of you decide to rush for the first touch on the ball then this could result in utter chaos. And by the time you recover, there is a high chance that the opponents would have already scored a goal.

Don’t be selfish: Rocket League is a game of teamwork. You can’t always dribble the ball to your opponent’s net and wish everything will go your way. Consider passing the ball and laying center balls for your teammates. This will help them score goals and earn you assist points in the process.

If you can’t get the ball, get the player: This is a bit barbaric but it works. If you are unable to reach the ball before your opponent then consider slamming into them. This will not only prevent them from taking the shot but if you end up demolishing their car in the process then you will end up earning extra points for yourself.

Learn air dribbling: This is a complex skill that can take some time to master for some players but is extremely useful in every match. Airdribbling is essentially the trick of propelling yourself in the air while keeping the ball in front of you. This can essentially allow you to cross the entire field to your opponent’s side within seconds. You can then use the spin function to take a shot at the goal or send the ball to a well-positioned teammate, the choice is yours.

We hope this guide helped you understand everything you needed to know about MVPs in Rocket League. If you have any more queries, feel free to reach out to us using the comments section below.