Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

Since its launch in 2015, *Rocket League* has remained a beloved high-octane sports game, captivating players with its unique blend of soccer and vehicular action. With the launch of Season 18, *Rocket League* continues to evolve, introducing exciting new features to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. Here's everything you need to know about the release date and new additions in *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 across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players diving into the new season can claim the Future Fashion player banner simply by logging in. 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 participate in seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize your experience in Season 18, consider purchasing the premium Rocket Pass, which offers access to exclusive new car customizations. With a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, *Rocket League* Season 18 promises to keep the excitement alive.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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 instantly accessible upon purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, found in the later tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, comes with a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are cross-playable in *Fortnite* once unlocked. A new sound cue adds to the experience, pinging when players miss goals off the goalposts or the crossbeam.

A variety of new mutators have been added, which can alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches. Some existing mutators have also been refined. Players can engage in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, and 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 adjusts the center of mass for several car bodies and enhances 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 promote a positive gaming environment, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community rules.

That covers all the key details about *Rocket League* Season 18. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, there's plenty to explore and enjoy in this latest season.

*Rocket League is available now on various platforms.*