Since its debut in 2015, *Rocket League* has been a beloved high-octane sports game, captivating fans with its dynamic online play. With the launch of Season 18, *Rocket League* continues to refresh its gameplay experience. Here's a detailed look at the release date for *Rocket League* Season 18 and the exciting new features fans can expect.
Rocket League Season 18 Release Date
*Rocket League* Season 18 was released on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST across all supported platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. By logging in during Season 18, players can claim the exclusive 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 incentives.
The season is slated to run until Wednesday, June 18, providing ample time for players to engage with Rocket Passes and other time-limited challenges for additional rewards. To maximize your experience this season, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks an array of brand-new car customizations, ensuring you score in style. With new arenas, mutators, features, and car bodies, *Rocket League* Season 18 is packed with fresh content.
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
Season 18 introduces the stunning new arena, Futura Garden, alongside two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona, featuring a Dominus-style hitbox, becomes available upon purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass. The Azura, with its Breakout style hitbox, can be unlocked in the later tiers of the same Rocket Pass. Both car bodies are compatible with *Fortnite* once unlocked, adding cross-play functionality. A new sound cue now enhances the game experience, emitting a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal.
The game now includes a variety of mutators that can alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and tweaks to existing ones. Players can dive into Season-specific challenges and competitive matches, and participate in Season 18 tournaments for unique rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards for Season 18.
On the technical side, Season 18 adjusts the center of mass for several car bodies and refines the matchmaking process within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. In efforts to enhance player safety and maintain a positive community, a new voice reporting feature has been added, allowing players to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community rules.
And that’s the comprehensive rundown on *Rocket League* Season 18. Dive in and enjoy the new features and enhancements!
*Rocket League* is currently available on various platforms, ensuring players everywhere can join in the fun.
