Since its debut in 2015, the high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has remained a beloved fixture in the world of online gaming. 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 *Rocket League* Season 18 release date and the new features fans can look forward to.
Rocket League Season 18 Release Date
Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST across all 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 incentives.
Season 18 is scheduled to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and other time-sensitive challenges to earn additional rewards. To maximize your experience, the new premium Rocket Pass offers access to unique car customizations, allowing players to score goals in style. With a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to accelerate into this new season.
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
Season 18 brings several exciting additions to Rocket League. The highlight is the new arena, Futura Garden, along with two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona is immediately available to those who purchase the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features a Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available in the later tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, comes with a Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies can be used in Fortnite once unlocked. Additionally, a new sound cue has been added for when players miss goals off the goalposts or crossbeam, adding an extra layer of immersion with a satisfying ping.
A range of mutators now allows players to customize game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new mutators added and existing ones slightly modified. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches offer players new opportunities to test their skills, while Season 18 tournaments come with their own set of rewards. Any unspent Season 17 points will be automatically converted into rewards.
On the technical side, Season 18 includes minor adjustments to the center of mass for several car bodies and refinements to 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 enhance player safety and foster a sportsmanlike community, a new voice reporting feature has been introduced, allowing players to report toxic behavior post-match in accordance with the game’s community rules.
And that wraps up all the essential information about Rocket League Season 18. Dive into the action now, as Rocket League is available on various platforms.
