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

The high-octane sports game Rocket League has been captivating fans with its thrilling online play since 2015. With Season 18, Rocket League keeps the excitement alive by introducing a range of new features. Here's everything you need to know about the release date and the fresh elements fans can enjoy with Season 18.

Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

Image via Epic Games

Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST, available across all 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, 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.

Season 18 is set to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and other time-sensitive challenges to earn additional rewards. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing the new premium Rocket Pass, which offers access to unique car customizations for stylish scoring. With the introduction of a new arena, mutators, features, and car bodies, Rocket League continues to evolve and excite with Season 18.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

Image via Epic Games

Season 18 brings exciting additions to Rocket League, including the new Futura Garden arena and two new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona comes with the Season 18 premium Rocket Pass, featuring a Dominus-style hitbox, while the Azura is unlockable at higher tiers of the same pass with a Breakout-style hitbox. Both car bodies can be used in Fortnite once unlocked. A new sound cue now alerts players with a satisfying ping when the ball narrowly misses the goal by hitting the posts or crossbeam.

A variety of mutators are now available to alter game conditions in both Exhibition Mode and private matches. Season 18 introduces new mutators and modifies some existing ones. Players can engage in season-specific challenges and competitive matches, and participate in Season 18 tournaments for unique rewards. Any unspent points from Season 17 will be automatically converted into rewards.

On the technical side, Season 18 adjusts 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. For player safety and community standards, a new voice reporting feature allows players to report toxic behavior after matches, in line with the game's community rules.

That's all you need to know about Rocket League Season 18. Dive into the action now, as Rocket League is available on various platforms.