Nike have taken over billboards at London’s Piccadilly Circus to announce a new partnership with Rocket League.
The Nike Rocket League Air Zoom Mercurial decals and wheels are being promoted on the screens at Piccadilly Circus, with players now able to access the cosmetic items in-game.
Rocket League developers Psyonix and sportswear brand Nike have partnered to bring the new Nike Air Zoom Mercurial football boot into Rocket League following its debut in stores – and on pitches – around the world.
The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Bundle is now live in Rocket League and includes three Octane Decals (Nike Air Zoom Mercurial in pink, green and yellow) and Nike Air Zoom Mercurial wheels.
The decals feature the ‘Air’ mark across the side, plus the famous Nick swoosh across the hood and a flyknit texture.
Additionally, there is a free Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Player Banner available to claim in the in-game Item Shop.
To celebrate the in-game content launch, a Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Invitational tournament is taking place today (July 22nd 2022) beginning at 10AM PT.
Hosted by American Rocket League players Musty, Retals and Roll Dizz, four teams of three will compete in a single-elimination bracket to crown an eventual winner.
Teams will be made up of a Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) pro player and two content creators, and the action will be broadcast on Musty’s Twitch channel on July 22nd.
The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Bundle is available from July 20th to 26th for 1,100 Credits.
In other recent UK Rocket League esports news, Moist Esports won the Rocket League 2022 London Major, Moist declined to play at the recent Rocket League event in Saudi Arabia, a Gamers8 tournament that saw Guild Esports reach the final.
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