Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

Since its debut in 2015, the high-energy sports game *Rocket League* has been a beloved fixture in the world of online gaming. With the introduction of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, offering fresh features and exciting gameplay enhancements. Here’s what you need to know about the release date and new features of *Rocket League* Season 18.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

*Rocket League* Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14, at 12 pm EST, available on all major 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 snag the exclusive Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, the Breathe player anthem is up for grabs in the item shop for free until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as part of the season's launch incentives.

The season is scheduled to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete the Rocket Passes and other seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. For those looking to maximize their experience, the new premium Rocket Pass offers access to a range of stylish new car customizations. With a new arena, mutators, and additional car bodies, *Rocket League* continues to accelerate into the future with Season 18.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

Season 18 introduces several exciting additions to *Rocket League*. The new arena, Futura Garden, sets the stage for thrilling matches. Two new car bodies, the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura, are also making their debut. The Daytona, which comes with the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass, features a Dominus-style hitbox, while the Azura, available in the higher tiers of the pass, uses a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are cross-playable in *Fortnite* once unlocked. A new sound cue adds to the gameplay experience, providing a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal.

A variety of mutators are now available to modify game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and tweaks to existing ones. Players can dive into season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as participate in Season 18 tournaments, which come with their own set of rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical side, Season 18 brings slight adjustments to the center of mass for several car bodies and refines 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 foster a safe and sportsmanlike community, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community rules.

That covers all the essential details about *Rocket League* Season 18. Get ready to hit the field and enjoy the new features and enhancements this season brings.

*Rocket League is available now on various platforms.*