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

Since its debut in 2015, the high-energy sports game Rocket League has been a beloved staple for online gaming enthusiasts. With the launch of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, introducing fresh features to keep the gameplay experience vibrant and engaging. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date and new additions in 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, available 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.

Season 18 is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and other seasonal challenges to unlock additional rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which offers access to a range of exciting new car customizations. With a new arena, mutators, and car bodies, Rocket League Season 18 is packed with thrilling updates.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 introduces several exciting features to Rocket League. The highlight is the new Futura Garden arena, alongside two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona is immediately accessible upon purchasing the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features a Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available at higher tiers of the premium Rocket Pass, comes with a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies are cross-playable in Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue adds to the gameplay experience, providing a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal off the posts or crossbeam.

A variety of mutators have been added or modified, allowing players to alter 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 remaining Season 17 points will see them automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical side, Season 18 includes adjustments to the center of mass for several car bodies and enhancements to the game's internal matchmaking processes within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been resolved, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. In terms of community safety, players can now utilize voice reporting to address toxic behavior post-match, adhering to the game's community guidelines.

That covers all the essential updates for Rocket League Season 18. Dive into the action and enjoy the new features across various platforms where Rocket League is available.