Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Revealed

The adrenaline-pumping sports game *Rocket League* has been captivating fans since its debut in 2015. With the launch of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, introducing exciting new features and enhancements. Here's everything you need to know about the release date and what to expect from *Rocket League* Season 18.

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 claim 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 other seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which offers access to a range of new car customizations, ensuring you score in style. With a fresh arena, new mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to push the boundaries of excitement.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 introduces the stunning new arena, Futura Garden, along with two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona is immediately available upon purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available in the higher tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, comes with the Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies are cross-playable in Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue has also been added, providing a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal.

A variety of mutators have been added to modify game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with some existing mutators receiving slight modifications. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches are now available for players to dive into, alongside Season 18 tournaments that offer unique rewards. Any unspent Season 17 points will be automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical side, Season 18 includes adjustments to the center of mass for several car bodies and refinements to the game's internal matchmaking processes within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. To enhance player safety and maintain a sportsmanlike community, a new voice reporting feature has been introduced, allowing players to report toxic behavior post-match in accordance with the game's community rules.

And that's everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18. Get ready to dive into the action and enjoy all the new features and enhancements this season has to offer.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.