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

Since its debut in 2015, the high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has captured the hearts of online gaming enthusiasts. With the launch of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, bringing fresh excitement to its dedicated community. Here's everything you need to know about the release date of *Rocket League* Season 18 and the exciting 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, available on multiple 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, until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, the Breathe player anthem can be claimed for free from the item shop as part of the season's incentives.

Season 18 is scheduled to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete the Rocket Passes and other seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which offers access to exciting new car customizations, ensuring you score in style. With new arenas, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to push the boundaries of excitement.

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Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 brings a host of new elements to Rocket League, with the standout being the new arena, Futura Garden. Two new car bodies are also introduced: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, available immediately upon purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass with a Dominus-style hitbox, and the Azura, unlockable in later tiers of the Rocket Pass, featuring a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are compatible with Fortnite once unlocked. Additionally, a new sound cue now alerts players with a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal.

The season also introduces a variety of new and modified mutators, enhancing game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches are now available, along with Season 18 tournaments that offer unique rewards. Players with unspent Season 17 points will see them automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical front, Season 18 adjusts the center of mass for several existing 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. In an effort to promote a positive community environment, players can now use voice reporting to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community guidelines.

And that's a comprehensive look at what Rocket League Season 18 has to offer.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.