Since its 2015 debut, *Rocket League* has been a high-octane favorite for online gamers. Season 18 keeps the action fresh with exciting new features. Here's when it launched and what awaits players.
Rocket League Season 18 Release Date
Rocket League Season 18 kicked off on Friday, March 14, at 12 pm EST, across all platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Logging in during Season 18 unlocks the Future Fashion player banner. Players can also snag the Breathe player anthem from the item shop for free until 2:59 am EST on Friday, March 21.
Season 18 is slated to run until Wednesday, June 18, giving players ample time to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for extra rewards. This season's premium Rocket Pass offers brand-new car customizations for stylish scoring. Get ready for a new arena, exciting mutators, fresh features, and impressive new car bodies—Rocket League is revving up the fun!
Rocket League Season 18 New Features
Season 18's highlights include the stunning new Futura Garden arena and two fantastic new car bodies: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (Dominus hitbox, available with the premium Rocket Pass) and the Azura (Breakout hitbox, available later in the premium Rocket Pass). Both cars are even cross-playable with Fortnite once unlocked! A satisfying new sound cue also marks near misses on the goalposts, adding another layer of immersion.
A revamped selection of mutators modifies gameplay in Exhibition Mode and private matches, with new additions and tweaks to existing ones. Season-specific challenges and competitive matches offer fresh challenges, and Season 18 tournaments await with their own unique rewards. Players with leftover Season 17 points will see them automatically converted into rewards.
Behind the scenes, Season 18 refines the center of mass for several cars and improves matchmaking within subregions. Numerous performance improvements and bug fixes enhance the overall experience. Finally, players can now report toxic behavior using voice recordings post-match, further strengthening the community's commitment to fair play.
That's everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 18. Get ready to score!
Rocket League is available now on various platforms.
