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Outpost Rush and 3v3 Arenas Creator Nights


Greetings, Adventurers!

Root for your favorite New World personalities in PvP events on Twitch and YouTube. You might even discover some tips for your next match. Here’s everything you need to know about the Outpost Rush and 3v3 Arenas Creator Nights.

[h2]OUTPOST RUSH CREATOR NIGHT[/h2]
Check out the Season 2 Outpost Rush adjustments in action on July 25 at 2:00 PM PST (9:00 PM UTC). Whether you want to learn more about builds, enjoy memorable banter, or gain insight into strategies for Cross World Outpost Rush, there’s something for everyone to discover.

[h2]3V3 ARENAS CREATOR NIGHT[/h2]
Watch New World veterans make the most of the new 3v3 Arenas map layout on August 8 at 2:00 PM PST (9:00 PM UTC). With so many skilled players that excel at different aspects of PvP, you never know what will happen next.

[h3]FEATURED CREATORS[/h3]
Tune into multiple creators across YouTube and Twitch for different playstyles during each event:

Explore the full list of personalities and then join the conversation to let us know who you will support on game night. Thanks for playing! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

New World Update 2.0.1


Greetings, Adventurers!

New World Update 2.0.1 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (6:00AM UTC) on July 18 and last approximately 1 hour. Celebrate the Summer Medleyfaire with new songs and rewards at Summer Villages throughout Aeternum. This update also includes additional store items, plus various bug fixes.

Join the New World Discord and share your favorite images from the event for a chance to be featured on our website.

[h2]SUMMER MEDLEYFAIRE[/h2]
The Summer Medleyfaire returns with new songs and rewards like a Guitar Hero title. Every seasonal activity is back, including the Aeternum Sturgeon — a highly sought after fish prized by both anglers and cooks alike! Visit Summer Villages, raise your reputation with the Medleyfaire Maestro, and net any seasonal items you may have missed from last year. The festivities will run from July 19 until August 15. Check out the full announcement for more details.

[h2]RELEASE NOTES[/h2]
[h3]WORLD EXPERIENCE[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to get stuck in the quest “Temple of Sands" when abandoning it.
  • Fixed an incorrect quest task description that said "Go to the Temple of Shu" instead of describing a crafting task.
  • Fixed an issue that blocked progression if you died in the breather phases of the solo Hatchery.
  • Fixed an issue in the quest “The Vigil's Truth” that prevented players from repeating the grave portion upon reset.
  • The Denier in Weaver's Fen now counts toward any Faction quests that require his defeat regardless of the player's Faction.
  • Fixed an issue that blocked players from continuing into Shattered Mountain if they immediately traveled to Brimstone Sands after completing the quest “A Selfless Nature”.
  • Fixed an issue that caused structures in the POI Castrum Perdita to appear in the incorrect position.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the player to enter a bad state when catching a rare fish in Mourningdale.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Disk of Atum encounter to break, preventing progression on the quest “The Demon’s Caulron”.

[h3]SEASONS[/h3]
  • Updated visible collision with Arena walls in the Season 2 Trials.
  • Fixed an issue with a visual issue with an NPC that played the guitar.
  • Fixed an issue with the Passion for Prismabloom Journey task that caused it to not specify the type of Prismabloom needed to progress (Desert Rose Prismabloom).
  • Replaced placeholder text on the tooltip for Trophy of Blood of the Sands.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a mismatched name for the Buckler of the Briar Rose between the skin and the reward track.
  • Fixed issue that caused the Journey task “Call of the Ancients” to not properly record song completion.
  • Fixed an issue that would prevent Hadish Azar from properly using his wipe move when all players are downed while in the Hatchery.
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing players from being able to access their Season Journey and Activities Card in the UI.

[h3]ECONOMY, PROGRESSION, & GEAR[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that prevented players who did not earn the Level 100 Season 1 Pass Reward from purchasing the unearned Gear Set Slot in the store.
  • Gypsum Casts for Shields are now Epic rarity to match the rarity of the possible reward.

[h3]COMBAT CHANGES[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Dodge and Weave passive haste buff to persist when the player swapped weapons mid dodge.
  • Fixed an issue with the Detonate Heartrune's explosion VFX so that it remains visible in high-density combat areas.

[h3]UI/UX/SOCIAL[/h3]
  • Fixed a rare issue that prevented players from leaving their group.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Azoth staff VFX to get stuck on weapons if the player was damaged while closing a Corruption Portal.
  • Fixed a typo in the description for the quest "Heir to the Sands."
  • Fixed an issue that caused a white UI box to appear during musical performances.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Skip button on the Summary screen presented at the end of an Invasion to become non-functional.
  • "Friendship Accepted" notifications for existing friends will no longer appear when entering Outpost Rush.

[h3]GAME MODE UPDATES[/h3]
  • Backfill for PvP Arenas is now more responsive, making it more likely for players in the queue to get into pre-match games.

[h2]NEW STORE ITEMS[/h2]
The Frontier Wastelander Store Showcase is live now through October 3, but additional items are coming to the in-game store. These items can be obtained individually or as part of a bundle in exchange for Marks of Fortune.

[h3]RUGGED RESPITE - CAMP SKIN[/h3]

“Take shelter from the storms of dust and blood alike.”
Cost: 20,000 Marks of Fortune

[h3]EMOTIVE BUNDLE - EMOTES[/h3]

“How are you feeling?”
Includes:
  • Pondering Emote
  • Plotting Emote
  • Pout Emote
  • Eyes on You Emote
  • Cry Emote
  • Whistle Emote

Cost: 9,000 Marks of Fortune

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

New World Season 2 Soundtrack


Greetings, Adventurers!

The Season 2 - Blood of the Sands OST is available now on YouTube, Amazon Music, and Spotify. Discover new songs, catch up with the Sound Team, and revisit old favorites to celebrate. We’ve also recapped all of our previous audio-related articles for even more insights.

[h2]Blood of the Sands Music[/h2]
Bring your favorite tracks outside of Aeternum:
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[h3]Expedition Audio[/h3]
Join the Sound Team for a deep dive into Expedition audio:
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[h3]The Choir of Brimstone Sands[/h3]
Go behind-the-scenes with Audio Director Jean-Edouard Miclot to learn how the sounds of Brimstone Sands evolved:
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[h3]Summer Medleyfaire 2022[/h3]
The Summer Medleyfaire returns with new songs and rewards like a Guitar Hero title on July 19. Get ready for this year’s event with songs from the original:
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[h3]Empyrean Forge Expedition[/h3]
Those who hunger for power yearn for the eldritch magics unleashed in these colossal ruins. This Expedition features a fiery aesthetic and unique audio fitting for an ancient forge:
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[h3]Brimstone Sands Sound Design[/h3]
Death hovers over the scorched wastes of Brimstone Sands, its thirst still unsatisfied even after centuries of strife and war. Find out how the Sound team brought this fan favorite region to life:
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[h3]New World Original Soundtrack[/h3]
Reexperience your first moments washed ashore on the Eternal Isle through the original New World soundtrack:
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[h2]Additional Audio Content[/h2]
Want more content from the Sound Team? Here’s a list of articles to explore:

Look forward to even more music next season. Thanks for your support and we’ll see you in Aeternum!

New Prime Gaming Loot - Frontier Supply Crate

Greetings, Adventurers!

Exclusive New World consumable items are now available through Prime Gaming until August 17, 2023. If you are an Amazon Prime member, make sure to pick up the Frontier Supply Crate! It contains Vial of Suspended Azoth x10, Runestone Stopwatch x1, Umbral Shard x500, Firewood Pile x1, Old Log Stool x2, Vegetable Boil x10, and Gypsum Orb x5.


“Everything you need for venturing into the vast unknown.“

With Prime Gaming, Amazon Prime members enjoy tons of free, exclusive content for their favorite PC, console, and mobile games. Plus, they can claim a collection of PC games for free every month that are theirs to keep forever, and a monthly Twitch channel subscription. Prime Gaming’s selection of in-game content and free PC games is always growing and rotating to stay fresh, with new items and free games added every month.

Players who are not currently Amazon Prime members that are interested in accessing the exclusive New World loot can sign-up for a free, 30-day trial on the Prime Gaming website. Prime Gaming Loot can only be claimed once per account.

Stay tuned, as we’ll have more content for Prime Gaming members in the future.

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

New Prime Gaming Loot - Prime Bounty

Greetings, Adventurers!

Exclusive New World consumable items are now available through Prime Gaming until July 13, 2023. If you are an Amazon Prime member, make sure to pick up the Prime Bounty Cache! It contains Firelight Tower Shield Skin x1, Prime Blue (Dye Pack) x5, Gypsum Orb x5, Desert Sunrise x10, Powerful Honing Stone x3, Acid Tincture x3, and Powerful Gemstone Dust x3.


“A bundle of gifts to welcome you to spring.“

With Prime Gaming, Amazon Prime members enjoy tons of free, exclusive content for their favorite PC, console, and mobile games. Plus, they can claim a collection of PC games for free every month that are theirs to keep forever, and a monthly Twitch channel subscription. Prime Gaming’s selection of in-game content and free PC games is always growing and rotating to stay fresh, with new items and free games added every month.

Players who are not currently Amazon Prime members that are interested in accessing the exclusive New World loot can sign-up for a free, 30-day trial on the Prime Gaming website. Prime Gaming Loot can only be claimed once per account.

Stay tuned, as we’ll have more content for Prime Gaming members in the future.

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