Since its debut in 2015, *Rocket League* has been a beloved high-octane sports game, captivating fans with its dynamic online play. With the arrival of Season 18, the game introduces fresh features and enhancements to keep the excitement alive. Here’s everything you need to know about the *Rocket League* Season 18 release date 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 across all platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players who jump into the game during Season 18 can snag the exclusive Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, players can claim the Breathe player anthem from the item shop at no cost, as part of the season's launch incentives.
The season is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize your enjoyment of Season 18, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass. It offers access to an array of new car customizations, ensuring you score in style. With a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, *Rocket League* continues to evolve with Season 18.
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
Season 18 introduces several exciting additions to *Rocket League*. The highlight is the new arena, Futura Garden, alongside two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes automatically with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features a Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available at later tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, boasts a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are cross-playable in *Fortnite* once unlocked. A new sound cue enhances the gameplay experience, producing a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goalposts or crossbeam.
The season also includes a variety of mutators that can alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches. These mutators have been expanded and some existing ones refined. Players can dive into season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as participate in Season 18 tournaments, which offer unique rewards. Any unspent Season 17 points will be automatically converted into rewards.
On the technical front, Season 18 makes minor adjustments to the center of mass for several car bodies and refines 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 foster a safe and sportsmanlike community, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, adhering to the game's community guidelines.
That covers all the essential updates for *Rocket League* Season 18. Dive into the action and enjoy the new features on your preferred platform, as *Rocket League* is available across various systems.
