Since its launch in 2015, the high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has remained a beloved fixture in the world of online gaming. With the arrival of Season 18, the game has been refreshed with exciting new features. Here's the scoop on the *Rocket League* Season 18 release date and what fans can look forward to.
Rocket League Season 18 Release Date
Image via Epic Games*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 in the item shop until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21, as part of the season's special incentives.
Season 18 is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for more rewards. To maximize your experience this season, consider purchasing the premium Rocket Pass, which unlocks a plethora of new car customizations for stylish gameplay. With a fresh arena, new mutators, additional features, and new car bodies, *Rocket League* continues to evolve with Season 18.
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
Image via Epic GamesThe highlight of *Rocket League* Season 18 is the introduction of the new Futura Garden arena and two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes with the purchase of the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura, available in the higher tiers of the same Rocket Pass, uses the Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies can be used in *Fortnite* once unlocked. Additionally, a new sound cue has been added to enhance the game experience when players miss goals off the goalposts or crossbeam, accompanied by a satisfying ping.
A variety of mutators have been introduced to alter game conditions in both Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and tweaks to existing ones from before Season 18. Players can engage in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as participate in Season 18 tournaments for unique rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards.
On a technical front, Season 18 adjusts the center of mass for several car bodies and refines the game's internal matchmaking within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. For player safety and community standards, a new voice reporting feature has been implemented to report toxic behavior post-match, in accordance with the game's community rules.
That's a wrap on what you need to know about *Rocket League* Season 18.
*Rocket League* is available now on various platforms.