Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

The high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has been captivating fans since its debut in 2015. With the launch of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, bringing fresh excitement to its dedicated community. Here's everything you need to know about the release date and the exciting new features that *Rocket League* Season 18 offers.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST, available across multiple 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 launch incentives.

Season 18 is scheduled to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for additional rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks a host of new car customizations designed to make your gameplay stylish and dynamic. With a new arena, mutators, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to push the boundaries with this season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

Season 18 introduces the stunning new arena, Futura Garden, alongside two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes with the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox, while the Azura, available in higher tiers of the Rocket Pass, uses the Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies can be used in Fortnite once unlocked, adding a new level of cross-play excitement. A new sound cue has also been added to enhance the gameplay experience, providing a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal.

The season also introduces new mutators that can alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches. Some existing mutators have been refined, while new ones have been added to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. 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 fine-tunes the center of mass for several car bodies and improves the game's internal matchmaking processes within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, according to the patch details from Epic Games. To foster a positive and safe community, players now have the ability to perform voice reporting for toxic behavior post-match, ensuring adherence to the game's community rules.

And that's everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18. The game is available now on various platforms, ready for you to jump in and experience all the new thrills it has to offer.