Co-founded association in Rocket League aims to improve player representation
Following in the footsteps of the LCS players’ association, Rocket League is making its own players’ association. The Rocket League Players’ Association (RLPA), created by the manager of Moist Esports, aims to give players a voice in the league and communicate with game developers Psyonix. The association is set to launch in July and will be run democratically by players from all over the world.
Experienced Co-founders leading the way
The RLPA is led by two co-founders with management experience. Jonny Davies, a former junior talent manager for creator company Sixteenth, and Noah Hinder, the current Rocket League manager for Moist Esports, will ensure that the association focuses on its main goal – creating a feedback loop between the players and the publisher. This improved communication between the league and the players is crucial for the success of esports, as seen in the recent developments in League of Legends.
Following the footsteps of LCS
In May and June, the LCS, the American esports league for League of Legends, faced a walkout led by the North American players’ association (LCSPA). This walkout resulted in some concessions from Riot Games and highlighted the importance of player associations in esports. Currently, RLPA and VALORANT have their own player associations, demonstrating the growing trend in the industry.
A global approach to player representation
The RLPA aims to have representatives from different regions around the world. These representatives will be voted in by players from their respective regions. They will then form an international committee to address any issues that arise in the future.
This new formation of a players’ association has the potential to shape the future of Rocket League esports, and it will officially launch in July.
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