Rocket League Season 18: New Features Revealed

The high-energy sports sensation *Rocket League* has remained a beloved multiplayer favorite since its 2015 debut. The game continues to innovate with Season 18, introducing fresh updates to keep gameplay exciting. Here are the essential details about *Rocket League* Season 18's launch date and new content.

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Rocket League Season 18 Release Date

*Rocket League* Season 18 launched on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm EST across all platforms - including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Players logging in during the season 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 seasonal promotions.

The season will run through Wednesday, June 18, marking the final day to complete Rocket Passes and seasonal challenges for rewards. The premium Rocket Pass offers the best value, unlocking exclusive new vehicle customizations for stylish gameplay. With its new arena, gameplay modifiers, features, and vehicle models, *Rocket League* maintains its signature fast-paced action this season.

Rocket League Season 18 New Features

Season 18's headline additions include the futuristic Futura Garden arena and two new vehicles: the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Azura. The Daytona becomes immediately available with Rocket Pass purchase, featuring a Dominus-style hitbox. The Azura unlocks in higher Rocket Pass tiers with Breakout-style handling. Both vehicles also become usable in *Fortnite* after unlocking. Players will also notice a new audio cue when shots ricochet off goalposts or crossbars.

The update brings multiple mutator options for customizing Exhibition and private matches, with new additions and refinements to existing modifiers. Fresh seasonal challenges and competitive matches await players, along with Season 18 tournaments offering exclusive prizes. Any remaining Season 17 points automatically convert into rewards.

Technical improvements include adjusted center-of-mass physics for several vehicles and enhanced regional matchmaking. Various performance optimizations and bug fixes have been implemented as detailed in Epic Games' patch notes. For community safety, players can now submit voice clip evidence when reporting rule violations after matches.

*Rocket League* remains available across all major gaming platforms.