New World: Aeternum News

If New World Aeternum hasn't impressed you yet, Amazon is offering big rewards

Amazon Games' New World has been making waves thanks to a colossal update that nudged the MMO towards the ARPG genre and rebranded the game to New World: Aeternum. Now, the developer is offering several free rewards for those just starting out, but you've only got a limited time to earn them.

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Best New World Aeternum class and top weapons for all archetypes

What are the best archetypes in New World Aeternum? This re-branding of Amazon Games' MMORPG into more of a co-op action RPG comes with seven starting classes, or 'archetypes,' to choose from. From the straightforward Soldier to the unique Musketeer, it's a hard choice to begin with - luckily, we've put together a tier list of the best archetypes so you know which one is for you. That said, archetypes are little more than starting weapons and equipment, meaning there's nothing stopping you from investing in other weapons from other archetypes.

If you're just starting out in New World Aeternum, you might want to dive into our in-depth guide to the best New World Aeternum builds for the early and mid-game in PvE and PvP.

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Best New World Aeternum builds

What are the best builds for New World Aeternum? Amazon's New World is back with a beefy update to overhaul some core systems and nudge the MMO closer toward the ARPG genre. We've gone ahead and put together four great builds that fill a variety of different roles to help you through the mid-game and beyond, in both PvE and PvP.

The first choice you make in New World Aeternum is what archetype to pick; for that, you'll want to read our New World Aeternum class guide. With all that information under your belt, you're ready to branch out from those starting archetypes and begin following one of the builds below.

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New World Aeternum revamp thrusts the MMO to its best playercount of the year

It's make or break for New World Aeternum. One of Amazon's many runs at the MMO genre, we can finally get our hands on the new, ARPG-charged revamp. With New World's playercount already skyrocketing, this could very well be the moment where the phoenix rises from the ashes, but only time will tell. With fellow Amazon-published MMO Throne and Liberty out in the same month (and free-to-play no less), it'll be really interesting to watch where New World Aeternum lands.

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New World: Aeternum is Now Live

Greetings, Adventurers!

Explore a cursed island plagued by mystery now that New World: Aeternum is live and every world is open. In search of rumored riches on the Eternal Isle of Aeternum, you shipwreck and are plunged into the depths of an immortal spiral. Its strange inhabitants pulled in by the winds of opportunity, or so you thought. Learn the ways of the island’s increasingly savage, supernatural cycle and forge your story to uncover the truth lurking behind Aeternum’s perpetual conflicts.

We’re thrilled for players to discover supernatural secrets together across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S! Check out our launch trailer, plus some words of welcome from New World: Aeternum Game Director, Scot Lane.

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I’m so happy to welcome you all to the shores of Aeternum, some of you for the first time and others returning for another adventure.

Over the past 3 years of live development, we’ve not only added an incredible amount of content but also learned a ton. The feedback from players has helped us make so many decisions and streamline gameplay to where we are now.

We’ve worked so hard to make New World: Aeternum sing with a controller and play well on console and spent the better part of the last year optimizing, polishing and readying Aeternum for this next phase. On top of that, we’ve added more endgame content including our first raid, the Hive of Gorgons, which is the culmination of our PvE experience, and a Free-For-All PvP zone the Cursed Mists, where adventurers can test their skills and grab awesome loot! We’ve also rebuilt the way we tell the story to really immerse players in the world.

So with that, we are extremely excited to embark on this journey together. Launch is just the starting point and we have big plans for where we want to go next. We will continue to listen and use your feedback to inform our future updates. A big thanks to our returning players and again, welcome to our new players across all platforms – we are so happy and excited to have you experience Aeternum!

I will part with a bit of advice, take your time and savor the journey – no need to rush through it.

I can’t wait to see you in Aeternum!

Scot Lane

Game Director, New World: Aeternum

[h2]Community Platforms[/h2]
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From venturing into Expeditions alongside your team to solve puzzles and vanquish powerful enemies, to joining a Company vying for control of Aeternum through Influence Races and Wars, New World: Aeternum values, emphasizes, and celebrates player interaction and community.

You can text and voice chat with other players in-game, but we want to make sure you have the tools to connect with other players, and our team, outside of the game. Below you will find ways to connect with the New World: Aeternum community, plus how to get involved if you’re interested in joining our Creator Program.

The New World: Aeternum Discord server was built for Amazon Games staff members to host events, Q&As, and talk to the community. Say hello, meet other players, and provide feedback on how to make Aeternum better for every type of player.

Follow our social accounts and www.newworld.com for exclusive content, community highlights, and the latest information on all things New World: Aeternum.

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The New World: Aeternum Creator Program empowers you to collaborate with the New World: Aeternum team and other creative members of the community. Whether you’re a streamer, YouTuber, wiki author, cosplayer, artist, musician, or anyone else who makes something to contribute to the love of New World: Aeternum, we want to find ways to support you. There are no requirements to apply other than a desire to create great New World: Aeternum content. Learn more and sign up on our Creator program page.

[h2]Trials of Aeternum[/h2]
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Embark on a thrilling journey with challenges spanning the shores to Shattered Mountain now during the Trials of Aeternum event. Join forces with your fellow PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S Adventurers and turn weekly achievements into highly coveted, exclusive rewards themed around the foundations of Aeternum.

Forest Green rewards for our brave Xbox Series X|S Adventurers
River Blue rewards for our daring PlayStation 5 Adventurers
Mountain Red rewards for our fearless PC Adventurers

This 3-week-long event will feature themed challenges designed to guide your team through the supernatural secrets, threats, and fortunes lurking across Aeternum. As you grow in power, you can track your team’s challenges, progress, and hard-earned spoils on the dedicated Trials of Aeternum page. The island’s increasingly savage, supernatural cycle is not for the faint of heart, but it favors those who seek opportunity. Conquer the Trials of Aeternum to seize yours!

Check out our announcement article for additional information on rewards, challenges, and more.

Thanks for being part of the New World: Aeternum community! Look forward to additional content, updates, and ways to enjoy New World in the future. We’ll see you in Aeternum.