New World: Aeternum News

New World Aeternum "doesn't lose the MMO," just redefines the solo experience

Change is in essential part of live-service games. The Azeroth of 2004 is very different to the one we see in 2024, for example, expanded and improved with decades worth of new content. Despite only launching in 2021, New World is the same, with the Elysian Wilds getting an overhaul in Rise of the Angry Earth, and the colossal Brimstone Sands update adding a huge new zone. But with New World: Aeternum the world will change again, refining the single-player experience and adding a new raid and the eerie Cursed Mists PvPvE area. As the original New World is replaced by this shiny new version, some are lamenting its demise, so I ask senior producer Katy Kaszynski about the initial backlash Aeternum faced, and whether or not Amazon would ever consider 'New World Classic.'

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New World Aeternum release times revealed ahead of MMO's huge relaunch

After three years of support and new content, the time is almost nigh for New World's ambitious reboot. New World Aeternum bundles up all of the game's content, adds new features like PvP zones, and expands the game's reach into the console market, giving it a second shot at MMO glory. Ahead of this milestone moment for the game, the New World Aeternum release times have been revealed.

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New World: Aeternum - Gameplay Launch Trailer

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Greetings, Adventurers!

The mysterious island is within reach, but the cost of the voyage could be deadly. As demon hordes rise and secrets are revealed, only true adventurers can survive. Will you join the fight and fulfill your destiny? Aeternum awaits!

Play your way: Play solo or use cross-platform play to team up with others, or compete head-to-head in a variety of PvP battles. Customize the look, skills, and abilities of your character, and experiment with different builds to suit your play style.

Swords, guns & sorcery: Control magical forces or wield deadly melee and ranged weapons. Timing and positioning are key to defeating enemies in combat. Use your skills to survive the island's horrors and reap its valuable rewards.

Grow in power: Gather resources and refine them into working materials to craft powerful new potions, weapons and gear, and increase your power and skill in combat.

Summon your mount: Master horses, dire wolves, and lions, each with a unique look, dyeable equipment and a name you can set. Level up your Riding Trade Skill to earn upgrades like increased speeds, buffs and higher tier consumable food for your mount.

We’re excited for players to explore the Eternal Isle together across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S when New World: Aeternum releases on October 15. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for more information as we head toward launch and beyond. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Season of Opportunity: Free and Premium Reward Tracks

Greetings, Adventurers!

The Season Pass gives players a variety of ways to earn new cosmetics, Transmog Tokens, Artifacts, and more! Highlights on the Premium Reward Track include: 1 Set of Seasonal Armor Skin (5 pieces), 9 Seasonal Weapon Skins, 3 Mount Attachments, and 2 Seasonal Emotes. Our Free Reward Track is available to all players and also contains unique cosmetic Items, while the Premium Reward Track offers the ability to earn extra rewards for 20,000 Marks of Fortune.

Check out our blog for the full list of rewards.

[h3]Rewards: Level 1 - 10[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 11 - 20[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 21 - 30[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 31 - 40[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 41 - 50[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 51 - 60[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 61 - 70[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 71 - 80[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 81 - 90[/h3]

[h3]Rewards: Level 91 - 100[/h3]

Check out our blog for the full list of rewards. Thanks for your support and we'll see you in Aeternum!

New World Aeternum won't have awful server queues, Amazon says

I remember when New World launched back in 2021. There were colossal server queues, disconnects, and a whole lot of hysterical laughter turned crying as you finally hit the shores of Aeternum, and were promptly yeeted back to the main menu. While I forged unique bonds with my then-colleagues, feeling like we'd experienced something the rest of the globe would never quite understand, it's no secret that server issues are incredibly annoying. Speaking to New World Aeternum's senior producer Katy Kaszynski in an exclusive PCGamesN interview, I ask how the team is planning to ensure a smooth launch for its fresh take on its magical MMO.

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