The adrenaline-pumping sports game *Rocket League* has captivated fans since its launch in 2015. With the arrival of Season 18, the game continues to evolve, introducing exciting new features and content. Here's all you need to know about the release date for *Rocket League* Season 18 and the fresh additions that await eager players.
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 various platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Players jumping into the action 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 engage with Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges to unlock a plethora of rewards. For those looking to maximize their experience, the new premium Rocket Pass offers access to innovative car customizations, ensuring players can score in style. With a fresh arena, mutators, and new car bodies, Rocket League is pushing the boundaries once again.
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
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The highlight of Rocket League Season 18 is undoubtedly the introduction of the new arena, Futura Garden, alongside two exciting new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona, which adopts 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 higher tiers of the same pass. Both car bodies are also playable in Fortnite once unlocked. Additionally, a new sound cue has been added to enhance the experience when players narrowly miss scoring, with a satisfying ping sound effect.
A range of mutators has been added to modify game conditions in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with some existing mutators receiving tweaks. Players can now dive into season-specific challenges and competitive matches, as well as participate in Season 18 tournaments, which come with their own set of rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards.
On the technical front, 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. In efforts to promote a safer and more sportsmanlike community, players can now utilize voice reporting to address toxic behavior post-match, in line with the game's community rules.
And that wraps up everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18.
Rocket League is available now on various platforms.
