Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

Since its launch in 2015, the adrenaline-pumping sports game *Rocket League* has captivated fans worldwide with its unique blend of soccer and vehicular action. With the introduction of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, bringing new excitement to the field. Here's the scoop on the *Rocket League* Season 18 release date and the fresh features that await 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, available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Jump into the action at any time during Season 18 to claim the exclusive Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, don't miss the opportunity to grab the Breathe player anthem from the item shop for free until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as part of the season's incentives.

Season 18 is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to dive into Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for additional rewards. To maximize your experience, consider investing in the new premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks a variety of new car customizations to help you score in style. With the introduction of a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to accelerate with this thrilling season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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The standout additions in Rocket League Season 18 include the new arena, Futura Garden, and two exciting new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona is instantly available with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass, featuring a Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, on the other hand, can be unlocked at higher tiers of the same Rocket Pass and comes with a Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies can be used in Fortnite once unlocked, enhancing cross-play experiences. Additionally, a new sound cue now alerts players with a satisfying ping whenever they narrowly miss a goal by hitting the posts or crossbeam.

A wide array of mutators now allows players to tweak game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with several new additions and tweaks to existing ones. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches offer fresh ways to test your skills, while Season 18 tournaments come with their own set of rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards, ensuring players don't miss out.

On the technical side, Season 18 fine-tunes the center of mass for various 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. For a safer and more sportsmanlike community, players can now utilize voice reporting to flag toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community guidelines.

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

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.