The exhilarating sports game *Rocket League* has captivated fans since its launch in 2015. With the arrival of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to its dedicated player base. Here’s all the essential information on the release date and new features of *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. By logging in during Season 18, players can claim the exclusive Future Fashion player banner. Additionally, the Breathe player anthem is available for free in the item shop until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as part of the season's launch incentives.
Season 18 is slated to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks a variety of stylish car customizations. With the introduction of a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League Season 18 promises an exhilarating gameplay experience.
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
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Season 18 introduces several exciting additions to Rocket League. The new arena, Futura Garden, sets the stage for thrilling matches. Two new car bodies, the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura, are also introduced. The Daytona, which comes with the Dominus-style hitbox, is immediately available upon purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass. The Azura, featuring a Breakout-style hitbox, can be unlocked in the later tiers of the same pass. Both car bodies are compatible with Fortnite once unlocked.
A new sound cue adds to the gameplay experience, providing a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goalposts or crossbeam. Season 18 also introduces a range of mutators that can alter game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and modifications to existing ones. Players can engage in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as participate in Season 18 tournaments, which offer unique rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards.
On the technical side, Season 18 brings slight adjustments to the center of mass for several 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. To enhance player safety and maintain a sportsmanlike community, a new voice reporting feature allows players to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community rules.
And that's everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18.
Rocket League is available now on various platforms.
