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Thank You for Joining the New World: Aeternum Open BetaSep 16, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/66SPEfncoyO3mjiC8145dE/e88846542f90ee855aec3a7f0247e503/ss13.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! As the Open Beta servers close at 9 a.m. PT today (September 16), we want to thank everyone that took the time to explore Aeternum. Our team at Amazon Games greatly appreciates the passionate engagement shown by players. “I really enjoyed hopping into New World: Aeternum alongside our players,” said Lead Game Designer, Seasons, Patrick Smedley. “The team has been hard at work to make the game as amazing as possible. Getting players into Open Beta to experience Aeternum and give us their feedback is always an exciting moment. Thank you to everyone who participated. We'll see you in Aeternum!” Please share your feedback on as many features and systems as possible to help us deliver the best experience possible on October 15. Feedback can be shared through: The in-game feedback tool, accessible via the game settings menu. The official New World: Aeternum Discord server. A survey we’ll distribute via email at the end of Open Beta. Stay tuned to this site, along with our social channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) for future updates heading into launch and beyond. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.New World Aeternum open beta lets you try the reborn MMORPG for freeSep 13, 2024 - PCGamesNIf you've been curious about New World Aeternum, the part-revamp, part-spiritual sequel to Amazon Games MMORPG New World, this weekend promises to be your best chance to discover what it's all about. The New World Aeternum open beta has just opened its doors, allowing you to hop in for free and see exactly what it has to offer for yourself. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: You can see what's changed in New World Aeternum with new beta test New World Aeternum release date and changes explained New World Aeternum turns a middling MMO into a great RPG The New World: Aeternum Open Beta is Now LiveSep 13, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2xo4pSQazNUPuMpJYP2ZX8/b550698dadb01c3a9d65511aa5c31ca1/NW_OBT_Influence_Race_Final_CT-000009998_1920x1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Join the Open Beta now through September 16 at 9 a.m. PT. We’re thrilled to embark on our first journey to Aeternum with Adventurers across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on servers in the following regions: North America, South America, Europe, and APAC. Check out our Open Beta details article to make the most out of your experience. Please share your feedback on as many features and systems as possible to help us deliver the best experience possible. Feedback can be shared through: The in-game feedback tool, accessible via the game settings menu. The official New World: Aeternum Discord server. A survey we’ll distribute via email at the end of Open Beta. Amrine Excavation Expedition Run Whether you want to learn more about weapon builds, gain insight into Expedition strategies, or just root for your favorite content creator, there’s something for every Adventurer to discover. Watch these content creators run through the Amrine Excavation to prepare for your first Expedition: Nogla Moo Terroriser BasicallyIDoWork Vannos Gaming The Amrine Excavation is a dig site just west of Amrine temple, where famed archaeologist Simon Grey and his team have been missing for some time. It’s up to players to venture into the depths of this troubled dig site to uncover their fate and discover what happened with the Ancient technology they unearthed. Now that you’ve gained insight into the game’s first Expedition, you’re ready to reach level 25 in the Open Beta and conquer it yourself. Even greater Expeditions await throughout the Eternal Isle. Earn Day 1 Rewards https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/c9jqTKQny3PFcE4ej4yFF/293ea005482fefae35aef0a4b9c2ece6/NW_OBT_AeternianAdventurer__Final_CT-000009998_1920x1080.jpg Explore the Eternal Isle and level up your character during Open Beta to receive exclusive rewards like the Aeternian Adventurer skin when New World: Aeternum releases on October 15. All rewards earned during Open Beta will only be available on the same platform. For example, if you played Open Beta and leveled up your character on PC, you will only receive the following rewards on PC. Aeternian Trailblazer - Title: Participate in Open Beta Vambrace of the Aeternian Adventurer - Gloves: Reach level 10 with any character Jackboots of the Aeternian Adventurer - Footwear: Reach level 15 with any character Britches of the Aeternian Adventurer - Legwear: Reach level 20 with any character Tricorn of the Aeternian Adventurer Headwear and Greatcoat of the Aeternian Adventurer Chestwear: Reach level 25 with any character Pre-order Bonus: Azoth Stalker Wolf Mount https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/uoQP5ATp4gV0GlEDR72Bq/c9a29dc0a993dd3b1f8bb8cd917518cc/NW_AzothStalker_GraveYard_Brightwood_1920.jpg Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 players who pre-order New World: Aeternum...New World: Aeternum Open Beta DetailsSep 6, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/sMC0CUQskfNegGInR53XR/0902905b62bf9b894d9697fc84aeb798/EN_NWA_Play_Open_Beta_1920x1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Explore a cursed island plagued by mystery and earn day 1 rewards during the New World: Aeternum Open Beta. With the test arriving next week, we wanted to share some additional details on what participants can expect. For players that missed the announcement, a brief overview can be found below. All feedback gathered from the Open Beta will culminate in an even better launch experience on October 15 and beyond. Start date/time: September 13 at 9 a.m. PT End date/time: September 16 at 9 a.m. PT Cross-play platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S Regions: North America, South America, Europe, and APAC Players will be able to pre-load the New World: Aeternum Open Beta beginning on September 11 at 9 a.m. PT. There are no prerequisites to join. Just log in to a supported platform and download the game once it's available. PC players will be able to download the Open Beta via a banner on the New World Steam Page. Please share your feedback on as many features and systems as possible to help us deliver the best experience possible. Feedback can be shared through: The in-game feedback tool, accessible via the game settings menu. The official New World: Aeternum Discord server. A survey we’ll distribute via email at the end of Open Beta. Earn Day 1 Rewards https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/c9jqTKQny3PFcE4ej4yFF/293ea005482fefae35aef0a4b9c2ece6/NW_OBT_AeternianAdventurer__Final_CT-000009998_1920x1080.jpg Explore the Eternal Isle and level up your character during Open Beta to receive exclusive rewards like the Aeternian Adventurer skin when New World: Aeternum releases on October 15. All rewards earned during Open Beta will only be available on the same platform. For example, if you played Open Beta and leveled up your character on PC, you will only receive the following rewards on PC. Aeternian Trailblazer - Title: Participate in Open Beta Vambrace of the Aeternian Adventurer - Gloves: Reach level 10 with any character Jackboots of the Aeternian Adventurer - Footwear: Reach level 15 with any character Britches of the Aeternian Adventurer - Legwear: Reach level 20 with any character Tricorn of the Aeternian Adventurer Headwear and Greatcoat of the Aeternian Adventurer Chestwear: Reach level 25 with any character Open Beta progression will be capped at level 30. Here’s an overview of the game, plus a preview of level 30 activities to carve your destiny on the cursed island. Game Overview Set during the twilight of the Age of Exploration, you embark on an arduous journey in search of rumored riches, but encounter the island’s mysterious wrath. Uncover the truth behind Aeternum’s dark secrets, navigate its strange inhabitants, and pursue perilous opportunities alongside your fellow Adventurers. What story will you bring to the Eternal Isle? Open Beta Activities Arenas This small-scale 3v3...Character Name UpdateAug 15, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1YpzULMYGPlezffjfRBj6b/8f326efa4d8192a35c6bb63dbc2290c3/NWA_Announce_3v3Arenas_MapA_01_1920x1080.jpg New World will be adding a name expiration for characters who haven't played for an extended period of time. Beginning on October 15, the following change will be in effect: after 6 months of inactivity, character names will be made available to be taken by new characters. That includes characters who haven't played for six months prior to October 15. In this case, if a player creates a new character, they may choose an expired name. If this happens, the character's name that has been taken will have to choose a new name, and the "Play" button will be replaced with a "Rename" one. In order to maintain your name, you must login to the world with the character in question. This change is meant to provide more naming options for characters logging into New World in preparation for our console release. Thanks for your support and we'll see you in Aeternum!You can see what's changed in New World Aeternum with new beta testAug 15, 2024 - PCGamesNI'll be honest: initially, I was pretty sceptical about New World: Aeternum. While I plowed hours into the base MMORPG when it released back in 2021, it never quite sunk its claws into me in the same way that World of Warcraft or Final Fantasy 14 did. While I loved the juxtaposition of the 17th-century setting and the colorful Fable-esque magic, the grind just got a little too much for me and I fell off pretty quickly. It's always been a game I've wanted to go back to, though, and Aeternum is probably the best time to do so. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New World Aeternum release date and changes explained New World Aeternum turns a middling MMO into a great RPG New World Aeternum devs explain MMO relaunch as review bomb continues Explore the Eternal Isle during Open BetaAug 15, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsLost treasures, dark secrets, and supernatural wonders await during the New World: Aeternum Open Beta. We’re thrilled to embark on our first journey to Aeternum with Adventurers across both console and PC. Start date/time: September 13 at 9AM PT End date/time: September 16 at 9AM PT Cross-play platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S Regions: North America, South America, Europe, and APAC Players will be able to pre-load the Open Beta beginning on September 11 at 9AM PT. There are no prerequisites to join. Just log in to a supported platform and download the game once it's available. Please share your feedback on as many features and systems as possible to help us deliver the best experience possible. Earn Day 1 Rewards https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/c9jqTKQny3PFcE4ej4yFF/293ea005482fefae35aef0a4b9c2ece6/NW_OBT_AeternianAdventurer__Final_CT-000009998_1920x1080.jpg Explore the Eternal Isle and level up your character during Open Beta to receive exclusive rewards like the Aeternian Adventurer skin when New World: Aeternum releases on October 15. All rewards earned during Open Beta will only be available on the same platform. For example, if you played Open Beta and leveled up your character on PC, you will only receive the following rewards on PC. Aeternian Trailblazer - Title: Participate in Open Beta Vambrace of the Aeternian Adventurer - Gloves: Reach level 10 with any character Jackboots of the Aeternian Adventurer - Footwear: Reach level 15 with any character Britches of the Aeternian Adventurer - Legwear: Reach level 20 with any character Tricorn of the Aeternian Adventurer Headwear and Greatcoat of the Aeternian Adventurer Chestwear: Reach level 25 with any character Open Beta progression will be capped at level 30. Here’s an overview of the game, plus a preview of level 30 activities to carve your destiny on the cursed island. A Paradise Plagued by Immortality A shipwreck becomes your first step into the clutches of an island lost to time. Death does not exist here. An even worse sentence — a loss of memory, purpose, and self — lurks in the shadows. For all immortality gives, it continues to take. The mindless hordes possessed by the insatiable evils of the Corrupted only accelerate this vicious cycle. Whether by coincidence or fate, you learn of an ancient order that stood against those seduced by whispers of power. Choose how to shape your journey as you unravel Aeternum’s mysteries and thwart the Corrupted before they drift beyond its shores. Customization https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5G5u0Id5NxOMjK50r7MY5C/042a4148a1c6f0c331b331f046dcb816/NWA_Announce_Rescource_Gathering_1920x1080.jpg Everything from your character to their outfit, weapons, tools, mounts, camp skins, and emotes are fully customizable. That flexibility extends to the rest of your journey, as the entire story can be completed alone or with friends across all platforms. Learn various Trade Skills like Cooking, Crafting, Musical Instruments,...New World Aeternum release date and changes explainedJul 24, 2024 - PCGamesNWhen is the New World Aeternum release date? It wasn't long ago we were playing the new MMO from Amazon Games, New World, now a second game is already on the horizon. For those that are just hearing about New World Aeternum and are planning to jump into the game without knowing or having played New World, you're in luck, as Aeternum so far looks like a more polished version of New World, and it's still going to include all the New World content. You'll play as a pirate, whose ship went down on the coast of the strange island of Aeternum, here's what to expect from the upcoming game. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New World Aeternum turns a middling MMO into a great RPG New World Aeternum devs explain MMO relaunch as review bomb continues New World Steam reviews plummet as Amazon reveals MMO changeup New World Update 5.0.4: Fury of the SprigganJul 23, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2mJtTZFnNyRI2Qr0kXS7qN/6d1e75b33181877e3a41812539704e4a/NW_Update_5.0.4_-_Fury_of_the_Spriggan_-_1920.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New World Update 5.0.4 downtime will begin at 11:00 p.m. PT (6:00 a.m. UTC) on July 23 and last approximately 1.5 hours. Empower your weapons, confront Dryads, and save Aeternum from the Fury of the Spriggan. This update also marks the end of the Summer Medleyfaire. Check out the full release notes, including various combat bug fixes, below. FURY OF THE SPRIGGAN https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/7JuhzLwnWQNGDkbBRNtSdU/f8461c45633cf83f79855ae0364e83a4/NW_SprigganFight_S1Announce_FuryOfTheSpriggan_V2_Final_CT-001427.jpg The Earth has been restless since the Ennead awoke. Empower your weapons, confront Dryads, and save Aeternum from the Fury of the Spriggan. Courageous players can join 20+ Adventurers in open-world encounters from July 24 to August 6 for daily, event-specific rewards. Dryad Shamans have been spotted throughout Brightwood, Ebonscale Reach, Edengrove, Mourningdale, and Brimstone Sands. Construct Flame Braziers to strengthen your weapons before these deadly foes overrun Aeternum. COMPLETION REWARDS https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/29GRGgzONqBgIjBrftDjoT/6f40934c3978d260d819d65d6351ec17/NW_FireBraizer_S1Announce_FuryOfTheSpriggan_V2_Final_CT-001427__1_.jpg Each victory over the Spriggan nets players one of the following rewards: One level-appropriate procedural weapon or armor piece - guaranteed to be Rare or above. A roll for various container resources. A roll of level-appropriate consumables (health, mana, etc.). 1 Obsidian Gypsum (standard 3x loot limit still applies). DAILY BONUS REWARDS https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/DvgamJx1Ooe8cvEvfxohM/c61368e0fdcf1e1bbd136cf29bf9c638/NW_ArmorSet_S1Announce_FuryOfTheSpriggan_Final_CT-001427__1_.jpg Players can topple the Spriggan multiple times throughout the same day, but will only receive a maximum of 3 daily bonus rewards. These reset at 5 a.m. local time. For example, if a player grabs their third Cache at 4:58 a.m., they’ll be able to earn another at 5:01 a.m. Defeat the Spriggan to earn a special Cache (up to 3 daily) containing event-specific loot: 1 event-only Mossborne Weapon - guaranteed to have Weapon Appropriate Attribute + Empty Gem Slot. 1 event-only Mossborne Armor Piece - Guaranteed to have Armor Weight Appropriate Attribute + Empty Gem Slot + Health Perk. 20 Dark Matter Triumphant players also get: A roll with (Guaranteed 1 of 12 selected perk resources, a 25% chance of rolling 1 of 6 exclusive upleveled Named items, and a 5% chance of rolling a Timeless Shard). A roll with a 2% chance of Spriggan Flame Brazier housing item - this percentage chance increases slightly after each roll. COMBAT Life Staff healing abilities will now cancel properly without costing Mana or incurring ability cooldown when casting a healing spell and the locked-to target dips out of healing range. Fixed an...Steam Summer SaleJun 27, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2juCRJ8jxgY3eYu4UKxekK/e6163c51d401e2c58eba351f41d28fdd/EN_NW_Steam_Summer_Sale_ESRB_1920x1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New World continues to grow, change, and adapt thanks to player feedback, seasonal content, and expansive narratives. Since the game launched in September 2021, Aeternum now features more Expeditions, weapons, threats, zones, and game modes. There are also revamped main storyline quests and vast quality of life improvements. Players who have yet to experience the Eternal Isle can pick up New World for up to 60% off during the Steam Summer Sale now through July 11. Standard, Deluxe, and Azoth Editions - 60% off. The Rise of the Angry Earth expansion - 20% off. The Elysian Edition bundle - 42% off. Contains both the base game and Rise of the Angry Earth. Rise of the Angry Earth includes mounts, a transformed zone, the Flail, and additional endgame content. NEW WORLD: AETERNUM CONTENT Adventurers who own New World (base game) and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion on PC prior to the release of New World: Aeternum will receive a free update that includes all of the new content on October 15. Those that own the base game, but not the expansion will need to purchase the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion to fully experience everything New World: Aeternum has to offer at launch. All PC players who log in to New World June 7 through October 14, 2024 will receive the Azoth Stalker Wolf Mount. Please note, the expansion is required to use mounts. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2xOwEEPlfDIfJllROgcaSH/d51148375fe69bf8c0efd813bcbc47ae/EN_NWA_Announcement-Inforgraphic_1920x1080.jpg All of the optimizations and enhancements made for console, plus any future updates, will also be available for PC players. Enjoy high quality visuals and performance, input parity, combat action optimizations such as target locking and aim assist, and controller navigation and accessibility features. Additional features include a fully revamped storytelling approach with enhanced dialogue, in-game cinematics and pre-rendered scenes, the first-ever large-scale PvP zone, a challenging 10-player raid, new end-game solo trials, cross-play functionality across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and more. WHAT IS NEW WORLD? Set during the twilight of the Age of Exploration, you embark on an arduous journey in search of rumored riches, but encounter the island’s mysterious wrath. Uncover the truth behind Aeternum’s dark secrets, navigate its strange inhabitants, and pursue perilous opportunities alongside your fellow Adventurers. What story will you bring to the Eternal Isle? Here’s what to expect when you travel to the supernatural island of Aeternum. REVAMPED MAIN STORYLINE https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4pTA9K9X4jgbvliY6BxfWD/5d8ff12dca90b44384fdd524488dac13/NW_S5MSQUpdateImages_CorruptedBanner_ShatteredMTN_1920x1080_Final_CT-003266.jpg The entire New World main story questline has been fully up...New World Update 5.0.3Jun 25, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1hAZEsvIrRsmQCvxmtc10v/ab573dbde24e6ef0674eab96982027c4/NW_ArmorPattern_HeroPose_Summer2024_1920x1080_Final_CT-000007795.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New World Update 5.0.3 downtime will begin at 11:00 p.m. PT (6:00 a.m. UTC) on June 25 and last approximately 1.5 hours. Play Musical Instruments and dance during the Summer Medleyfaire for event-specific rewards. Explore the full release notes, including various bug fixes, below. SUMMER MEDLEYFAIRE Celebrate Musical Instruments and Fishing when the Summer Medleyfaire returns from June 25 through July 23. Whether you visit a Summer Village for the first time or already raised your reputation with the Medleyfaire Maestro, every seasonal activity is back. Catch new seasonal items like the Maudlinbug Jar Emote and returning rewards such as the Long Swordfish Longsword Skin. You can even frame your favorite fish as housing decorations at Mount-A-Catch stations. Check out the full reward breakdown here. NOTABLE FIXES Fixed a rare issue that prevented object interactions until the inventory or storage shed was opened after leaving the Stylemancer menu. Fixed an issue that caused players to stop movement when walking on ledges while performing an upper body action. TRADE SKILLS Music Research Projects have had their XP values significantly increased to make them more useful. Fixed an issue that allowed unequipped musical instruments to be used. Fixed an issue where only RMB could be used to activate LMB+RMB notes in a musical performance when additional uses of Second Chance were available. COMBAT Hatchet: Fixed an issue that caused the Hatchet to attack far more quickly than intended. Updated Gear Score mitigation scaling to reduce the mitigation benefit when playing with low Gear Score items. This new formula scales with the difference in player level so the larger the difference in level, the greater the effect of gear score in the mitigation calculation. Fixed an issue that caused dodges to drain more stamina than intended. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.Summer Medleyfaire 2024Jun 24, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/VTMf2yuI8mbuKuzEcNHgs/676afabbdc6a9b5e37de35075f118bae/NW_MusicPerformance_Settlement_Summer2024_1920x1080_Final_CT-000007795.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Celebrate Musical Instruments and Fishing when the Summer Medleyfaire returns from June 26 through July 23. Whether you visit a Summer Village for the first time or already raised your reputation with the Medleyfaire Maestro, every seasonal activity is back. Catch new seasonal items like the Maudlinbug Jar Emote and returning rewards such as the Long Swordfish Longsword Skin. You can even frame your favorite fish as housing decorations at Mount-A-Catch stations. Check out a preview of the event below and then head over to Brightwood, Everfall, Weaver’s Fen, and Monarch’s Bluff after the Summer Medleyfaire starts to join this year’s festivities. RETURNING ACTIVITIES https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2sZ4i3Qiq260sZKZVTlFhY/a04cfaad1fa0ba1f51696634e88176fa/NW_MaldingBugJar_MedleyFaire_S2Announce_1920x1080_Final_CT-001711.jpg MUSIC AND DANCE Perform solo or with up to 5 friends using your favorite instruments for buffs, tips, or fun. Which of the 57 unique songs will you master? Songs are unlocked by salvaging pages hidden throughout Aeternum. Complete the Summer Medleyfaire quests for a special set of pages and starter instruments. Better instruments can be crafted through the Furnishing Trade Skill. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/15OIVivNTODeMPZOCF00iB/3806cb38a1aeabdea2fe538d4df3094a/MaudlingBugs_Camp_B_1920x1080.jpg Prefer to perform with your feet? Show off your moves with the Dance Emote on any Summer Medleyfaire Village dance floor to earn 250 event reputation once a day. GUITAR HERO TITLE https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4FZKY0OZMGC0EwqUDOUIoZ/1177042add97282e37183683514d9b0d/MedleyFaire_Instruments_DanceFloor_03_1920x1080.jpg Purchase the returning music track 'YAAHH' from the Maestro and complete a 4-star playthrough on expert mode to earn the "Guitar Hero" title. You can also perform this song 3 times a day for rewards based on your performance: Premium Medleyfaire Tokens Medleyfaire Tokens Event Reputation Chance for Summer Event Patterns from previous year MAUDLINBUG BAIT AND THE AETERNUM STURGEON https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1dDqVCWuxnWDrkIR6WMUZt/19d40017957e809796a1fa740e7fb6c0/Sturgeon_GroupFishing_1920x1080.jpg Play the Maudlinbug Haze song (unlocked from the Maudlinbug Quest in the Medleyfaire Questline) at Maudlinbug Swarm Hotspots to get the Maudlinbug Bait. You may have to play the song several times to receive rewards. Use Maudlinbug Bait anywhere on the island or equip any bait at Aeternum Sturgeon Hotspots during the Summer Medleyfaire to catch Aeternum Sturgeons for event reputation and tokens. Tokens can be exchanged for rewards like housing items, instrument skins, armor skins, fishing pole skins, emotes, and more. Check out the full list below. EVENT SHOP ITEMS https://images.ctfassets.net...Store Unvaulting: The Phoenix ReturnsJun 17, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4UYHgHBkIDshtZmH1lQDGI/8391baffae5252229872101d9793ace2/NW_Sunblaze_AugStoreUpdate_1920x1080_Final.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Some of your favorite skins like the Sunblaze Apparel, Phoenix Weapon skins, and the Glorious Phoenix pet will cycle into the Store throughout this month. Once live, each wave will be available for 2 weeks. The final June unvaulted selection will run until 6AM PT (1PM UTC) on July 2. Items can be obtained in exchange for Marks of Fortune. Preview the full collection, including armor skins, weapon skins, emotes, and more below. WAVE 1: JUNE 11 - 25 ROYAL COURT SKIN BUNDLES https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5PCSgJF3z3dsaK0jqLY6bt/0d0febd844914cd58f062ff7d77c8e17/EN_RoyalCourtBundle_1920x1080.jpg These bundles are pro-rated, so if you’ve already purchased something in the bundle, that will reduce the cost. Royal Court Apparel Skin Bundle - 44,000 Marks of Fortune Royal Court Weapon Skin Bundle - 40,000 Marks of Fortune EMOTES https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2K7o6nI3TNMYVBL7VBKVMV/91246c36c4e8f6e87d38aadf239d4ae5/NW_MicDrop_SeptemberStoreUpdate_1920x1080_Final.jpg Mic Drop - 3,000 Marks of Fortune I Knight Thee - 3,000 Marks of Fortune CAMP SKINS https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/13G35HPRVaNXQxm1bGaekM/f7ed884221e1131caac8d2fb453c9b44/Camp_SpikedSojourn_1920x1080.jpg “Rest easy knowing the spikes outside will intimidate most enemies away on sight.“ Spiked Sojourn - 20,000 Marks of Fortune HOUSING ITEMS https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/13X9d68GTkoerZ9gXfm2Na/9dcc7e7d45145fa864ded3718882c3f8/RoyalCourtBundle_NovMTX_02.jpg "Royal resplendence fit for the noble-born, either living or Corrupted." Royal Court Housing Bundle - 23,000 Marks of Fortune TOOL SKIN BUNDLES https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/6HnI9stew4bDPYVFjoDocY/5a01d3afa3ccb5b3fc36e6fd6f49055c/EN_RoyalOpulence.jpg "These tools shine so that all may know who wields the power of gold on Aeternum." Royal Opulence - 20,000 Marks of Fortune WAVE 2: JUNE 25 - JULY 2 Each of the following outfits is a complete set, with skins that can be applied to headwear, chestwear, gloves, legwear, and footwear. SUNBLAZE https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4UYHgHBkIDshtZmH1lQDGI/8391baffae5252229872101d9793ace2/NW_Sunblaze_AugStoreUpdate_1920x1080_Final.jpg "Outshine, outwit, and bring your opponents to their knees." Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune DANCING FLAMES https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1Whsl1uvl4cUA5WQf8YD8/92c51aaf47ad4cf5e24af04683a513fa/NW_DancingFlames_AugStoreUpdate_1920x1080_Final_Final.jpg "As the pyre burns higher, so too does your spirit of battle within." Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune BIRDS OF A FEATHER https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/mLkghIn4JJaGP4rAQv1Ug/7de2ce3345e0e42aa413cc07d2c1c832/NW_BirdsOfAFeather_AugStoreUpdate_1920x1080_Final.jpg "As it is said, they flock together." Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune WEAPON SKINS https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3...New World Aeternum devs explain MMO relaunch as review bomb continuesJun 13, 2024 - PCGamesNIt's been a tricky week for New World. The long-running MMORPG from Amazon Games is now due a relaunch in the form of New World Aeternum, which revitalizes the entire game, adds new characters and endgame material, improves combat, and delivers a litany of additional, player-requested features. It sounds promising, but the response to Aeternum has been resoundingly critical. The New World Steam page is still being review bombed, pulling the game's rating, based on recent player responses, down to 'overwhelmingly negative.' Speaking to PCGamesN at Summer Game Fest, Amazon Games explains how Aeternum is meant to transform the MMO for the better. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New World Steam reviews plummet as Amazon reveals MMO changeup New World to be removed and replaced with upcoming ARPG reboot New World is beating Counter-Strike 2 on Steam New World: Aeternum Community Q&AJun 12, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1DoCEj9ZTBmUh1fE5rxeCu/cb32db56fab6dd286cb95f28f2c78dd1/NWA_Announce_ShatteredMTN_V3_1920x1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New World: Aeternum is the culmination of years of development and player feedback. We appreciate your passion, continued support, and dedication, especially from those who have been on the Eternal Isle since the beginning. You all helped make this enhanced version of New World an even more compelling experience for everyone. We’re excited to answer your questions about console release, future content, and more following the New World: Aeternum announcement. Look forward to additional details as we get closer to the October 15 release date. NEW WORLD: AETERNUM CONTENT New World: Aeternum includes the New World base game, the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion and all update content like Brimstone Sands, plus a fully revamped storytelling approach with enhanced dialogue, in-game cinematics and pre-rendered scenes, the first-ever large-scale PvP zone, a challenging 10-player raid, new end-game solo trials, and more. Here’s an infographic of what to expect when New World: Aeternum launches later this year. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2xOwEEPlfDIfJllROgcaSH/d51148375fe69bf8c0efd813bcbc47ae/EN_NWA_Announcement-Inforgraphic_1920x1080.jpg All of the optimizations and enhancements made for console, plus any future updates, will also be available for PC players. Enjoy high quality visuals and performance, input parity, combat action optimizations such as target locking and aim assist, and controller navigation and accessibility features. RETURNING ADVENTURERS Players who own New World (base game) and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion on PC prior to the release of New World: Aeternum will receive a free update that includes all of the new content on October 15. Those that own the base game, but not the expansion will need to purchase the Rise of the Angry Earth to fully experience everything New World: Aeternum has to offer at launch. All PC players who log in to New World June 7 through October 14, 2024 will receive the Azoth Stalker mount. Please note, the expansion is required to use mounts. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5bRXqv79hayQMOgvfwgY6a/f81408edeb72fed3030ffdb29990b82d/NWA_Announce_Mounts_Vista_Brimstone_V2_1920x1080.jpg Adventurers that choose not to purchase the expansion will be able to access base game content, including the revamped main story and quest flow, up to and including Brimstone Sands, all zones and elite areas outside of Elysian Wilds, and base game Expeditions excluding Glacial Tarn and Savage Divide. They can sell bind-on-equip Gear Score 626+ items on the Trading Post, participate in an improved influence experience, and access Seasonal rewards and events. Players will also benefit from the many quality of life updates and enhancements that will launch alongside the console release. CROSS-PLAY AND FRESH START SERVERS Join friends across ...New World to be removed and replaced with upcoming ARPG rebootJun 7, 2024 - PCGamesNIf you ever wanted to look at a game which defines what it means to have a mixed response, you can't do better than point to New World. Amazon Games' MMORPG has had a rough ride - delayed, hit by falling player numbers, revived by an expansion, and now back into the danger zone of player headcounts once again. That said, the future may be more positive, as we'll soon be waving goodbye to New World and saying hello to New World: Aeternum. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New World is beating Counter-Strike 2 on Steam New World's first expansion is a cataclysmic overhaul, two years on New World kicks off inaugural season with sparkly new battle pass New World: AeternumJun 7, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Adventurers! Carve your destiny on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Set during the twilight of the Age of Exploration, you embark on an arduous journey in search of rumored riches, but encounter the island’s mysterious wrath. Uncover the truth behind Aeternum’s dark secrets, navigate its strange inhabitants, and pursue perilous opportunities alongside your fellow Adventurers. What story will you bring to the Eternal Isle? Here’s everything you need to know before New World: Aeternum comes to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 15. This enhanced version of our thrilling action RPG is a fresh and compelling experience for both PC and console players. It includes the New World base game, the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion and all update content like Brimstone Sands, plus a fully revamped storytelling approach with enhanced dialogue, in-game cinematics and pre-rendered scenes, the first-ever large-scale PvP zone, a challenging 10-player raid, new end-game solo trials, and more. Join Game Director Scot Lane for an overview of what to expect. EXPLORE THE ETERNAL ISLE The shipwreck was only your first step into the clutches of an island lost to time. Death does not exist here. An even worse sentence — a lose of memory, purpose, and self — awaits. For all immortality gives, it continues to take. The mindless hordes possessed by the insatiable evils of the Corrupted only accelerate this vicious cycle. Whether by coincidence or fate, you learn of an ancient order that stood against those seduced by whispers of power. Choose how to shape your journey as you unravel Aeternum’s mysteries and thwart the Corrupted before they drift beyond its shores. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1DoCEj9ZTBmUh1fE5rxeCu/cb32db56fab6dd286cb95f28f2c78dd1/NWA_Announce_ShatteredMTN_V3_1920x1080.jpg FORGE YOUR FUTURE Everything from your character to their outfit, weapons, tools, mounts, camp skins, and emotes are fully customizable. That flexibility extends to the rest of your journey as the entire story can be completed alone or with friends across all platforms. Learn various Trade Skills like Cooking, Crafting, Musical Instruments, and Fishing along the way for an even more immersive experience. Need stronger gear? Craft a sword and sell it at the nearest settlement. Want more coin to purchase a house? Play an instrument at the center of a bustling town for tips. There are multiple ways to progress and grow in power. Factions are another way to forge your legacy. You can join either the Covenant, Marauders, or Syndicate. Each steadfast in their beliefs, your allegiance will dictate your allies in cooperative activities. Together you can complete quests, fend off dangers in the open world, and even form a Company. Contribute to their reputation throughout Aeternum for additional rewards. Your fellow members might gift you gear for easier progression or revive you in chance encounters while traveling to their next destination. Lend a hand ...New World Update 5.0.2Jun 3, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5YswCNhcsDL5fo67uQzWiy/e458075bf365aad76d42f74bd580469f/NW_ExplosiveRabbit_Combat_RabbitsRewards2024_Final_1920x1080_CT-000006607.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New World Update 5.0.2 downtime will begin at 5:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. UTC) on June 4 and last approximately 1.5 hours. Hunt or be hunted in pursuit of new and returning event-specific loot during Rabbit’s Revenge. Explore the full release notes, including the addition of our new server Shard tech, below. RABBIT’S REVENGE The furry little killers are back for even more explosive vengeance. Corrupted rabbits will roam the wilds of Aeternum from June 4 through June 18. This rabbit season includes a corrupted Flail, a corrupted armor skin, and an emote that only the most corrupt Adventurers will discover. All rewards except for the emote are guaranteed after a certain number of corrupted rabbits have fallen. Check out the full reward breakdown here. SHARDS We’re excited to introduce Shards, a new server technology coming to New World. WHAT ARE SHARDS? Shards are duplicated segments of the game world designed to better manage player populations. Each region or zone within the game has population limits. By seamlessly duplicating these segments into new instances, we can accommodate more players in the same space without affecting game performance or the user experience. You won’t encounter loading screens when moving in and out of Sharded areas and will typically be unaware that a Shard is present. INITIAL ROLLOUT For the initial release, Shards will be implemented for the starting beaches and settlements of Monarch’s Bluffs and Windsward. This will help us accommodate new players and reduce queue times. Based on technical performance and player feedback, we may expand Shards to other regions of Aeternum in the future. IMPACT ON GAMEPLAY We aim for seamless gameplay whether you're in a Shard or not. Here’s how Shards will work: SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Groups: Prioritized to stay together in the same Shard, as long as there’s capacity. Solo Players: Paired with friends or Company members in the same Shard when possible. Joining Others: To join someone in a different Shard, be in the same area and select “Join Shard” from the Social Menu. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS Area Chat: Limited to players within the same Shard, while Global Chat remains unchanged. Proximity Actions: Activities like trading, music, and dueling require all participants to be in the same Shard. PLAYER VS PLAYER Dedicated PvP Shard: Each area has a single Shard for PvP to ensure fair play. PvP Flagging: Players flagged for PvP in non-PvP Shards will transfer to the PvP Shard. Initial Implementation: Sharding will be limited to Monarch’s Bluffs and Windsward initially. Expansion to other zones will depend on feedback and performance. CAMPS Camp Locations: Camps remain in the Shards where they were placed. Recalling to Camp: You can recall to your Camp location without being forced into its Shard. Sha...Rabbit's Revenge 2024May 28, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4DdFMgF70K1iINzZjK9PYG/e912d44b1ba48407de2c0c1ecb5cef9e/NW_Rabbit_FlailCombat_RabbitsRewards2024_Final_1920x1080_CT-000006607.jpg Greetings, adventurers! The furry little killers are back for even more explosive vengeance. Corrupted rabbits will roam the wilds of Aeternum from June 4 through June 18. Hunt or be hunted in pursuit of new and returning event-specific loot. This rabbit season includes a corrupted Flail, a corrupted armor skin, and an emote that only the most corrupt Adventurers will discover. All rewards except for the emote are guaranteed after a certain number of corrupted rabbits have fallen. Check out the full reward breakdown below. EVENT REWARDS https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5YswCNhcsDL5fo67uQzWiy/e458075bf365aad76d42f74bd580469f/NW_ExplosiveRabbit_Combat_RabbitsRewards2024_Final_1920x1080_CT-000006607.jpg Help cull the plague for daily and special event rewards. Rewards reset at 5 a.m. local time. For example, if you grab six Diamond Gypsum at 4:58 a.m., you’ll be able to earn another at 5:01 a.m. Each corrupted rabbit can drop the following: Diamond Gypsum - (66% Drop Chance) Daily Limit: 6 per day Defiled Rabbit’s Foot (80% Drop Chance) Consumable Item: Increases Luck Daily Limit: 5 per day Corrupted Rabbit Mask (1.5% Drop Chance) Head Skin Guaranteed after defeating 200 corrupted rabbits. Limit: 1 per event Corruption’s Peak Weapon (1% Drop Chance) Flail Guaranteed after defeating 300 corrupted rabbits. Limit: 1 per event Corruption’s Barricade Skin (0.5% Drop Chance) Armor skin Guaranteed after defeating 350 corrupted rabbits. Limit: 1 per event Defiled Storage Chest of the Hare (0.25% Drop Chance) Housing Item Guaranteed after defeating 400 corrupted rabbits. Limit: 1 per event https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3kcdlWndjEUjxp1o7p9PDH/170fc7540625a60c20e38817850d6016/NW_PetRabbit_Emote_RabbitsRewards2024_Final_1920x1080_CT-000006607.jpg We look forward to your help in clearing this infestation. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.Adventurer Spotlight: Utopian OrganMay 23, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/6FLXnLudhfWTY0Bv3pCR0J/e0819feb437a5a2b6dced3501880a031/dda_group_shot_1920.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Get to know some of your fellow Adventurers throughout Community Convergence. Our second profile spotlights the Utopian Organ, an online newspaper dedicated to a group of players’ lives in Aeternum. The site covers guides, fashion, builds, news, and Mutations with some fun extras like the Agony Aunt advice column and Classifieds section. Here’s the story behind Newworldnews.org. BEHIND THE ORGAN “I'm Landi and I play on the Delos server with my husband, Narokstar, and daughter, Playlish (Lish for short),” Landi said. “We all work together on ideas for the site. Lish and I do most of the writing, while Narok streams on Twitch. We encourage contributions from our company, Don't Die Alone, and feature content written by the following Delosians: CheeseGX, Zelus, Moon, A. Bacon, sirvulcan, ABYZZMOS, Jeigo, CV Turner, and Meddikk. One of our most useful articles, the New World FAQ, was created and is maintained by Geofgivens from El Dorado. We also have a guest article on rare furniture written by Eirill from the Nyssa server.” “The Utopian Organ is the brainchild of Lish and myself. We wanted to make something fun and talked about it for quite a while, until Lish pressured me into finally buying a domain name and web hosting. It was originally meant for fashion and furniture features, which we have sadly neglected but hope to get back to soon.” “We have a lot of ideas but don’t often turn them into reality. There’s a puzzle clue in the Classifieds that refers to this.” FORGING BONDS AND MEANING https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/75f0hBgLMyWGsYnuyO7Osq/ded5b1ee45cd4a4d411e90b330afbe34/Utopian_Organ_Family_Photo_1920.jpg “It's also a fun project for my daughter and I to bond over. Playing a journalist and collecting stories and pictures enhances our gaming experience. Getting other people involved really makes it feel like we're doing something more meaningful, and we love every piece of content that has been contributed.“ “Ultimately, we want people to see the depth that online worlds have to offer. As well as the game mechanics, quests, battles, etc., there's an underlying community of player interactions. We would really like the site to be a place to showcase that community. While we're open to article idea submissions and have forms for builds, classifieds, and transmog, it's sometimes harder to network with larger pools of people. For example, I'd love to have a war correspondent and articles about the politics of war companies. It's not something we're involved with, but it sounds fascinating.“ A NAME AT THE CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1tei2aEgV35iu3PQy3FivZ/96191f72337a12aa7c5354b425b9e05f/NW_SummerVillageStage_MedleyFaire_S2Announce_1920x1080_Final_CT-001711.jpg “The name is based on the Utopia server, which we still miss. The organ element is a bit controv...Amazon’s MMORPG 'New World' Debuts at #1 on Steam with a Peak of 700k Concurrent PlayersSep 29, 2021 - GitHypFounded in 2012 and supported by Amazon’s success in just about every other industry, Amazon’s game development studio has been struggling to produce a hit over the past decade.
With hundreds of millions invested, Amazon has pulled the plug on multiple big-budget games recently, such as Breakaway and Crucible – the latter even shockingly being sent back to beta testing and canceled after being fully released on Steam with a peak of 25k concurrent players – something unheard of in the video game industry.
More recently, Amazon even canceled their upcoming Lord of the Rings MMORPG, but now it looks like they have an even bigger MMO with New World, which launched at #1 on Steam with a peak of 708k concurrent players during its first day.
There have been many factors leading to the success of New World. Besides having almost unlimited funding, the world's best servers, and owning the gaming-focused streaming service, Twitch, Amazon couldn’t have picked a better time to launch their new massive multiplayer online role-playing game.
The industry-leader, World of Warcraft, has seen its player/subscriber numbers continue to decline year-over-year per data shared on investor calls and reports. And numerous lawsuits against Blizzard over the past few months have led to many fans boycotting the studio behind WoW and looking elsewhere to get their MMO fix.
Besides WoW, Amazon’s biggest competition in the MMO market is currently Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV Online – which saw its own player base spike over these past few months on Steam (peaking at 68k concurrent players) as fans of WoW jumped ship and followed their favorite streamers to a new virtual world online.
Unlike FFXIV and WoW, which have their own launchers, whether purchasing Amazon’s $40 PC exclusive directly on Amazon or Steam, all players must use the Steam client to launch New World. While this makes it difficult to directly compare said games, it gives us the exact player counts for New World, without any question as to which platform the majority of the game’s population uses.
There have been many factors leading to the success of New World. Besides having almost unlimited funding, the world's best servers, and owning the gaming-focused streaming service, Twitch, Amazon couldn’t have picked a better time to launch their new massive multiplayer online role-playing game.
The industry-leader, World of Warcraft, has seen its player/subscriber numbers continue to decline year-over-year per data shared on investor calls and reports. And numerous lawsuits against Blizzard over the past few months have led to many fans boycotting the studio behind WoW and looking elsewhere to get their MMO fix.
Besides WoW, Amazon’s biggest competition in the MMO market is currently Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV Online – which saw its own player base spike over these past few months on Steam (peaking at 68k concurrent players) as fans of WoW jumped ship and followed their favorite streamers to a new virtual world online.
Unlike FFXIV and WoW, which have their own launchers, whether purchasing Amazon’s $40 PC exclusive directly on Amazon or Steam, all players must use the Steam client to launch New World. While this makes it difficult to directly compare said games, it gives us the exact player counts for New World, without any question as to which platform the majority of the game’s population uses.
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