Rocket League Season 18: Release Details and New Features Unveiled

The exhilarating sports game *Rocket League* has captivated fans since its launch in 2015, and with Season 18, the game continues to evolve and excite. 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

*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 incentives.

The season is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and other time-sensitive challenges to earn more rewards. To maximize the fun and rewards, there's a new premium Rocket Pass offering access to stunning new car customizations. With a fresh arena, new mutators, features, and car bodies, *Rocket League* is pushing the boundaries with Season 18.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

Season 18 introduces the vibrant new arena, Futura Garden, alongside two exciting new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes with the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass and features the Dominus-style hitbox, while the Azura, available at higher tiers of the Rocket Pass, utilizes the Breakout style hitbox. Both car bodies can be used in *Fortnite* once unlocked. A new sound cue has also been added, 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 for Exhibition Mode and private matches, allowing players to tweak game conditions to their liking. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches offer new ways to engage with the game, and Season 18 tournaments come with their own set of rewards. Any unspent Season 17 points will be automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical front, Season 18 adjusts the center of mass for several car bodies and enhances the game’s internal matchmaking within subregions. Numerous performance issues and bugs have been addressed, as detailed in the patch notes from Epic Games. In an effort to foster a safe and sportsmanlike community, players can now use voice reporting to flag toxic behavior post-match, in accordance with the game’s community rules.

That covers all the exciting updates and features in *Rocket League* Season 18.

*Rocket League is available now on various platforms.*