Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

Since its launch in 2015, the high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has continued to captivate fans with its dynamic gameplay. With the arrival of Season 18, the game introduces a fresh set of features and updates. Here's all you need to know about the release date and what to expect from *Rocket League* Season 18.

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 multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players diving into Season 18 can immediately claim the Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, the Breathe player anthem is available for free in the item shop as part of the season's launch incentives.

The season is slated to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to engage with the Rocket Pass and seasonal challenges to earn exclusive rewards. Season 18 introduces a premium Rocket Pass, unlocking a plethora of new car customizations designed to make your gameplay stylish and unique. With a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to evolve with each season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 brings exciting additions to Rocket League, including the new Futura Garden arena and two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona is instantly accessible with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass, featuring the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available in later tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, utilizes the Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are compatible with cross-play in Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue, a satisfying ping, now alerts players when the ball narrowly misses the goal off the posts or crossbeam.

The season also introduces a variety of mutators that can alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches. Some existing mutators have been tweaked, while new ones have been added. Players can participate in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, and engage in Season 18 tournaments with their own set of 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 refines the 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 allows players to report toxic behavior post-match in accordance with the game's community guidelines.

And that's a comprehensive overview of what Rocket League Season 18 has to offer.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.