Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

The adrenaline-pumping sports game *Rocket League* has been a beloved staple in the online gaming community since its debut in 2015. With the arrival of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, introducing fresh features that enhance the gameplay experience. Here's what you need to know about the release date for *Rocket League* Season 18 and the exciting new features it brings.

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 snag the Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, the Breathe player anthem is up for grabs from the item shop for free 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 dive into the Rocket Passes and other time-sensitive challenges to earn a variety of rewards. To maximize your enjoyment, there's a new premium Rocket Pass featuring brand-new car customizations that will make your scoring moments even more stylish. With a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, *Rocket League* is accelerating into this season with no signs of slowing down.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

The highlight of *Rocket League* Season 18 is undoubtedly the new arena, Futura Garden, along with two fresh car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available in the higher tiers of the same pass, sports the Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are cross-playable in *Fortnite* once unlocked. Additionally, a new sound cue adds a satisfying ping when players miss goals off the goalposts or crossbeam.

A variety of mutators have been introduced to modify game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and tweaks to existing ones. Players can now engage in Season-specific challenges and competitive matches, while Season 18 tournaments offer their own set of rewards. Any unspent Season 17 points will be automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical front, Season 18 brings slight adjustments to 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 outlined in the patch details from Epic Games. For player safety and community standards, a new voice reporting feature allows players to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community rules.

That's the full scoop on *Rocket League* Season 18. Get ready to dive into the action and explore all the new features and rewards!

*Rocket League is available now on various platforms.*