New World: Aeternum News

Store Unvaulting: The Phoenix Returns

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.

[h2]WAVE 1: JUNE 11 - 25[/h2]
[h3]ROYAL COURT SKIN BUNDLES[/h3]

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

[h3]EMOTES[/h3]

Mic Drop - 3,000 Marks of Fortune
I Knight Thee - 3,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]CAMP SKINS[/h3]

“Rest easy knowing the spikes outside will intimidate most enemies away on sight.“

Spiked Sojourn - 20,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]HOUSING ITEMS[/h3]

"Royal resplendence fit for the noble-born, either living or Corrupted."

Royal Court Housing Bundle - 23,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]TOOL SKIN BUNDLES[/h3]

"These tools shine so that all may know who wields the power of gold on Aeternum."

Royal Opulence - 20,000 Marks of Fortune

[h2]WAVE 2: JUNE 25 - JULY 2[/h2]
Each of the following outfits is a complete set, with skins that can be applied to headwear, chestwear, gloves, legwear, and footwear.

[h3]SUNBLAZE[/h3]

"Outshine, outwit, and bring your opponents to their knees."
Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]DANCING FLAMES[/h3]

"As the pyre burns higher, so too does your spirit of battle within."
Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]BIRDS OF A FEATHER[/h3]

"As it is said, they flock together."
Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]WEAPON SKINS[/h3]

The Winged Savior - Life Staff skin - 8,500 Marks of Fortune
Wingpiercer - Rappier Skin - 8,500 Marks of Fortune
Wingclipper - War Hammer skin - 8,500 Marks of Fortune
Ascendence - Spear skin - 7,500 Marks of Fortune
Featherbeater - Hatchet skin - 7,500 Marks of Fortune
Blazing Phoenix - Blunderbuss skin - 8,500 Marks of Fortune

[h3]CAMP SKINS[/h3]

“Relax in repose with a tent that springs forth from the ashes of Aeternum.”

Rising Phoenix - 20,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]TOOL SKIN BUNDLES[/h3]

"Airily light, to make it easy to lift your fortunes."

On Fire's Wing Toolset - 15,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]EMOTES[/h3]

“You're the champ! The underdog claims the crown!“

Champion Celebration - 3,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]HOUSING ITEMS[/h3]

Glorious Phoenix Pet - 15,000 Marks of Fortune
Rising Fire Room Divider, Brazier - 3,000 Marks of Fortune
Rising Phoenix Decor Bundle - 12,000 Marks of Fortune

Let us know which skins you want us to bring back in the next store unvaulting. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Join the New World: Aeternum Confidential Console Closed Beta

Greetings, Adventurers!

We’re excited to invite players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to the mysterious island of Aeternum for a Confidential Console Closed Beta on July 11 at 9 a.m. PT through July 17 at 9 a.m. PT. This invite-only cross-play test will let console players in North America and Europe customize a character, experiment with unique weapons, and explore vast, supernatural zones before New World: Aeternum releases on Oct. 15. Players will also have the opportunity to try end-game content.

Sign up now for a chance to participate! Players selected for the Confidential Console Closed Beta will be notified via email in the days leading up to the start of the test.

To help us deliver the best possible experience at launch, we'll review large-scale simultaneous new player onboarding, plus participant feedback on the first-time user experience and endgame open-world features. We want to hear your feedback on as many features and systems as possible, so please share your thoughts.

This is a confidential playtest of New World: Aeternum on console and your participation in this prerelease test is subject to the Non-Disclosure Agreement in Section 2.8 of our Terms of Use. By participating, you agree to keep it strictly confidential. You may not disclose, in any form, content from this playtest. This means no streaming, posting of videos, or sharing images from this prerelease version of the game. Any breach of confidentiality will be treated seriously.

[h2]GAME OVERVIEW[/h2]
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Carve your destiny on the cursed 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?

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.

Check out our New World: Aeternum announcement for more details on the story, features, and gameplay.

[h2]CLOSED BETA FAQ[/h2]

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Confidential Console Closed Beta:
[h3]Will players be able to pre-download the build before the start of the Confidential Console Closed Beta?[/h3]

Players who are accepted into the beta will be able to download the build starting on July 9 at 9 a.m. PT. Note: The game servers will be in maintenance mode until the beta starts on July 11 at 9 a.m. PT.

[h3]Will PC players be able to participate in the Confidential Console Closed Beta?[/h3]

The Confidential Console Closed Beta will not be available on PC. Because console platforms are new to New World: Aeternum, we need detailed performance data that is specific to the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 platforms. As we get closer to the October 15 launch of New World: Aeternum, there will be a testing opportunity for PC players to get their hands on the game before it launches. Stay tuned for more information.

[h3]Will Xbox and PlayStation players be able to play together during the Confidential Console Closed Beta?[/h3]

Yes. Console to console cross-play will be available during the Confidential Console Closed Beta.

[h3]Will an online subscription for Xbox and PlayStation be required to play in the Confidential Console Closed Beta?[/h3]

Players will not need an online subscription for either platform to participate in the Confidential Console Closed Beta.

[h3]Is there any content not available during the Confidential Console Closed Beta?[/h3]

The Hive of Gorgons Raid, Leaderboards, in-game Store, and Season Pass will not be accessible during the Confidential Console Closed Beta. Players will also not be able to purchase Marks of Fortune.

[h3]Will progression from the Confidential Console Closed Beta carry over to the full release?[/h3]

No. All progression from the Confidential Console Closed Beta will be wiped prior to launch.

[h3]What languages will the Confidential Console Closed Beta be localized into?[/h3]

The Confidential Console Closed Beta will have full English text and voice overs.
All other languages will have partial localization consistent with what is in the current PC version. Full non-English language localization parity will be in the full release.

[h3]Are Confidential Console Closed Beta codes region-specific?
[/h3]For Xbox, Confidential Console Closed Beta codes can be redeemed in any region globally.
For PlayStation, Confidential Console Closed Beta codes are region-specific and can only be redeemed in the following countries:

North America: USA and Canada.
Europe: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Follow our social channels and website to stay up-to-date as we head toward the Confidential Console Closed Beta and beyond. Here’s where you can find us:

Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

New World Aeternum devs explain MMO relaunch as review bomb continues

It'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.

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New World: Aeternum Community Q&A

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.
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[h2]NEW WORLD: AETERNUM CONTENT[/h2]
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.

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.

[h3]RETURNING ADVENTURERS[/h3]
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.

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.

[h3]CROSS-PLAY AND FRESH START SERVERS[/h3]

Join friends across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S through cross-play functionality.
There will not be cross-progression, so players will not be able to transfer characters across different platforms.
New players will be placed on fresh start servers to ensure they can begin their journey on a level playing field, but can opt to join PC legacy servers and play with their friends.

Stay tuned to our website and social channels for future updates like our upcoming confidential console closed beta. We’ll see you in Aeternum!

New World to be removed and replaced with upcoming ARPG reboot

If 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.

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