Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

The adrenaline-pumping sports game *Rocket League* has been a beloved fixture in online gaming since its launch in 2015. With the arrival of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, introducing new features that keep the community engaged. Here’s a rundown of the release date for *Rocket League* Season 18 and the exciting new additions fans can look forward to.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

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Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST across all platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players logging in during Season 18 can grab the exclusive Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, the Breathe player anthem is available for free in the item shop until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as part of the season's incentives.

Season 18 is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks a range of stylish new car customizations. With a fresh arena, new mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League is pushing the envelope this season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 introduces several notable additions, including the new Futura Garden arena and two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona is immediately available with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, which can be unlocked at higher tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, comes with the Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are compatible with Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue has also been added, providing a satisfying ping when players miss shots off the goalposts or crossbeam.

A range of mutators are available to tweak game conditions in both Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new mutators added and existing ones slightly modified. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches offer fresh ways to test your skills, while Season 18 tournaments come with their own set of rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will automatically convert into rewards.

On the technical side, Season 18 adjusts the center of mass for several car bodies and refines the internal matchmaking processes within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. To promote a safer and more sportsmanlike community, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, adhering to the game’s community guidelines.

That wraps up everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.