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

Since its launch in 2015, the high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has captivated fans with its dynamic online gameplay. With the arrival of Season 18, the game has been refreshed with exciting new features and enhancements. Here's everything you need to know about the *Rocket League* Season 18 release date and the new additions 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 across 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, the Breathe player anthem is available for free from the item shop until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as part of the season's incentives.

The season is slated to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. Season 18 introduces a new premium Rocket Pass, offering access to unique car customizations that allow players to score in style. With a fresh arena, new mutators, features, and car bodies, *Rocket League* continues to evolve with Season 18.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 brings significant updates to *Rocket League*, highlighted by the new Futura Garden arena and the introduction of two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes with the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox, while the Azura, available in higher tiers of the Rocket Pass, uses the Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies are compatible with cross-play in *Fortnite* once unlocked. A new sound cue has also been added, providing an audible ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal.

A variety of mutators are now available to alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and modifications to existing mutators. Players can participate in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as 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 adjusts the center of mass for several existing 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 promote a positive community, a new voice reporting feature has been implemented for reporting toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game’s community rules.

That wraps up everything you need to know about *Rocket League* Season 18. Dive into the new season and experience all the thrilling updates and features it has to offer.

*Rocket League is available now on various platforms.*