Season 18 of Rocket League: Release Date, Time, and New Features Revealed

The high-energy sports game *Rocket League* has been captivating players with its unique blend of soccer and vehicular action since 2015. With the launch of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, bringing fresh content and exciting features to the community. Here's everything you need to know about the *Rocket League* Season 18 release date and the new features it introduces.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

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Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST, rolling out across various platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players who dive into the action during Season 18 can snag 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, adding to the season's incentives.

Season 18 is slated to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for additional rewards. For those looking to maximize their experience, the new premium Rocket Pass offers access to a range of brand-new car customizations, ensuring players can score in style. With a fresh arena, new mutators, and innovative car bodies, Rocket League continues to push the boundaries of excitement and engagement.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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The highlight of Rocket League Season 18 is undoubtedly the introduction of the new Futura Garden arena, alongside two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes as a perk of purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features a Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, found in the higher tiers of the same pass, boasts a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are compatible with Fortnite, enhancing cross-play opportunities once unlocked. A new sound cue adds a satisfying ping whenever players narrowly miss scoring, adding to the game's immersive experience.

A comprehensive list of mutators now allows for customized game conditions in both Exhibition Mode and private matches. Season 18 introduces new mutators and refines existing ones, offering players endless ways to tailor their gameplay. Additionally, season-specific challenges and competitive matches are now live, inviting players to test their skills. Season 18 also hosts its own tournaments with unique rewards, and any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards.

On a technical front, Season 18 adjusts the center of mass for several car bodies and fine-tunes the game's matchmaking within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. In efforts to foster a safer and more sportsmanlike community, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community guidelines.

That wraps up the key details about Rocket League Season 18. Dive in and enjoy the latest updates on your preferred platform!

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.