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

The adrenaline-fueled sports sensation, *Rocket League*, has captivated fans since its debut in 2015. As we roll into Season 18, the game introduces a host of exciting updates that keep the gameplay thrilling and engaging. Here's everything you need to know about the *Rocket League* Season 18 release date and the fresh features awaiting players.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

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Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14, at 12 pm EST across all supported platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players diving into the season can snag the exclusive Future Fashion player banner simply by logging in. Additionally, the Breathe player anthem is up for grabs for free from the item shop until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as a special incentive for the new season.

The season is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to tackle Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for extra rewards. To maximize your experience in Season 18, consider purchasing the premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks an array of new car customizations, ensuring you score in style. With a fresh arena, innovative mutators, and new car bodies, Rocket League continues to accelerate with each update.

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 and two stunning new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes automatically with the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, unlockable at higher tiers of the same pass, boasts the Breakout-style hitbox. Both are cross-playable in Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue adds to the excitement, pinging satisfyingly when the ball narrowly misses the goal off the posts or crossbeam.

Season 18 also introduces a variety of mutators that can alter gameplay conditions in both Exhibition and private matches, with new additions and tweaks to existing ones. Players can engage in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as participate in Season 18 tournaments for unique 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 enhances the game’s internal matchmaking within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, according to the patch details from Epic Games. 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.

And that wraps up everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.