Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

Since its launch in 2015, the high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has become a beloved fixture in the world of online gaming. With Season 18, the game continues to evolve, offering fresh features and exciting updates to keep players engaged. Here's everything you need to know about the release date for *Rocket League* Season 18 and the new features that come with it.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

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Rocket League Season 18 launched on Friday, March 14, at 12 pm EST across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players who jump into the game during Season 18 can claim the 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.

The season is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and other seasonal challenges for additional rewards. To maximize your experience with Season 18, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which grants access to unique car customizations that will make your gameplay stylish and enjoyable. With the introduction of a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to push the boundaries of excitement in this season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 introduces several key enhancements to Rocket League. The new arena, Futura Garden, is a visually stunning addition that promises thrilling gameplay. Additionally, two new car bodies are available: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona, featuring a Dominus-style hitbox, comes with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass. The Azura, with a Breakout-style hitbox, is unlocked in the later tiers of the same pass. Both car bodies are also cross-playable in Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue, a satisfying ping, now alerts players when they miss goals off the goalposts or crossbeam.

A range of mutators can alter game conditions in both Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and modifications to existing mutators. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches are now available, allowing players to test their skills. Season 18 tournaments come with their own set of rewards, and any unspent Season 17 points will be automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical side, Season 18 brings slight adjustments to the center of mass for several existing 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 publisher Epic Games. To promote a safe and sportsmanlike community, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, in accordance with the game's community rules.

And that's all you need to know about Rocket League Season 18.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.