The high-octane sports game *Rocket League* has been a beloved staple for online play since its launch in 2015. With Season 18, the game has refreshed its offerings to keep the gameplay experience vibrant and engaging. Here's everything you need to know about 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. Players who jump into the game during Season 18 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.

Season 18 is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and other time-limited challenges to earn more rewards. For those looking to maximize their experience, there's a new premium Rocket Pass offering access to a range of new car customizations, allowing players to score goals in style. With the introduction of a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to innovate with each season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

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Season 18 introduces several exciting additions, starting with the new arena, Futura Garden. Two new car bodies, the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura, are also part of this update. 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 at later tiers of the same Rocket Pass. Both car bodies are compatible with Fortnite once unlocked. Additionally, a new sound cue has been added to enhance the experience when players miss goals off the goalposts or crossbeam, providing a satisfying ping sound.

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 accessible, offering players new ways to test their skills. Season 18 also introduces tournaments with unique rewards, and any unspent Season 17 points will automatically convert into rewards.

On the technical front, Season 18 includes slight revisions to the center of mass for several existing car bodies and improvements to 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 foster a sportsmanlike community, a new voice reporting feature has been implemented, allowing players to report toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game’s community rules.

And that's all you need to know about Rocket League Season 18.

Rocket League is available now on various platforms.