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.

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.

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.
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.

The entire New World main story questline has been fully updated from end to end, based on player feedback.

• Start the adventure with friends: Players spawn in one of several zones at the beginning of the game. Head to a friend’s location to play early quests together.
  
• Multiple ways for solo and group players to progress: There are different objectives for certain quests that give you the option to remain solo or join a group of players depending on your preferred experience.
  
• Diverse objectives to keep gameplay fresh: Objectives range from puzzle and traversal challenges to unique interactions with the world and dynamic events. There’s always something new to find.
  
• An epic adventure surrounding the mysteries of Aeternum: Conquer new enemies, obstacles, and locations to reveal the truth about the Eternal Isle.

Death hovers over the scorched wastes of Brimstone Sands, its thirst still unsatisfied even after centuries of strife and war. Roughly the size of 2.5 Everfalls, this zone features new enemies to fight, a new territory to control, and new stories to uncover.

Pursue the Tempest into a corrupted dimension of reality, through the twisted capital city of Myrkgard, then discover the secrets of Isabella’s past as you dive deeper into her corrupted mind.

Rumors suggest there might be an even greater power within the Admiral’s hold. Not to mention, more than meets the eye…

Explore ancient mysteries with Imhotep, battle powerful Sand Demons, and perhaps, if you persist, restore the rightful ruler who can finally bring order and hope to the region after centuries of chaos.

Pursue the commanders of Sir Loth, a knight of Artorius, to stop the flow of elemental magic deep within an Ancient Forge.

You will need to purchase Rise of the Angry Earth to enter this Expedition.

The Glacial Tarn is a new Level 65 Expedition set in the Great Cleave. Explore a cavernous frozen complex hidden beyond the Empyrean Forge in pursuit of the Varangian Knight Ser Loth. Locate and harness the primordial magic of the Empyrean Flame to overcome enemies and obstacles imbued with Ice Magic, and destroy Ser Loth before his power consumes all of Aeternum.

Capture new Influence Towers and strike down enemy Factions in open-world combat for territorial supremacy. Regardless of who wins, the attacking Faction with the most influence can escalate the conflict into War.

Find the best team weapon combination based on your playstyle to wipe out foes before each 2-minute round ends. A deadly ring of fire will appear when the timer runs low. How will you engage the enemy inside a shrinking battlefield?

Our PvP Rewards Track encourages players to join all forms of PvP, including open-world activities, for special prizes. Look forward to new gear, weapons, emotes, and more.

Join up to 10 max-level players in a bone-chilling gauntlet of increasingly difficult enemies. This Trial requires teamwork to overcome Rune puzzles, slay an Icey Construct, and fell an Ancient Ice Guardian for unique rewards. The Winter Rune Forge will be available as part of Season 5.

Fight through waves of enemies to earn unique rewards in this weekly activity for 10+ max-level players. Players can earn the maximum amount of rewards 7 times a week and will then receive smaller rewards for subsequent runs.

Enter the Arena of Shah Neshen, the Devourer, and defeat the massive sandwurm for elite rewards in a challenging new PvE game mode for 20 max-level players.

Create a raid group of up to 20 players to communicate, coordinate, and share spoils across large-scale, open-world activities.

Players can now use a total of 15 unique weapons. Mix and match your favorites for something fresh. You can also customize each weapon’s distinct skill trees to best suit your playstyle.

Players looking for something different should take advantage of this magical damage/support hybrid weapon to support allies and debilitate enemies. A wide arsenal of buffs and debuffs make the Void Gauntlet perfect for players that want to significantly bolster allies at the expense of their enemies in group combat.

The Blunderbuss combines high-mobility with potent short-to-mid range damage. It’s the first weapon to scale on Strength and Intelligence, making it a good companion for bruiser or mage builds.

This blade utilizes offensive and defensive stances to adapt to different situations. Learn the risks and rewards of each option to survive in battle.

Each Season introduces fresh content like a new Season Pass, Journey, new Activity Activity Card, new Challenges, and new rewards.

The lush greenery of Elysian Wilds, powerful new combat options, and primordial Beast Lords await those brave enough to challenge Artemis. You will need to purchase Rise of the Angry Earth to experience the following updates:

First Light has fallen. Once a welcoming place for newcomers to Aeternum, the lands have been overtaken by the fury of the Angry Earth. No one is certain what has become of the people and villages that once populated the area, and a deadly bramble has kept all but the most intrepid from attempting to find out. This abundance of earthly powers has awakened the mighty Beast Lords, a new possible adversary facing the people of Aeternum… but with them also comes a boon — the secret to taming and riding animals.

Summon a mount for faster traversal across Aeternum. Master horses, dire wolves, and lions, each with a unique look, customizable equipment, and a name you can set. Level up the new Riding Trade Skill to earn upgrades like increased speeds, buffs and higher tier consumable food for your new friend.

The southeastern tip of Aeternum, formerly known as First Light, has been invaded by the powers of Artemis and the Angry Earth. Explore the raised structures of this magical new landscape and battle the ferocious beasts that have taken refuge in the verdant, unsettled terrain.

The Flail is a versatile one-handed weapon with the option for an offhand shield. Use arcane magic to enhance attacks and buff allies or debuff enemies for an easier victory. Through a combination of melee, arcane magic, and strong defenses, the wielder can bolster their group’s effectiveness without dropping the offensive.

Find and equip Artifacts, a powerful new tier of weapons and armor. Complete a series of quests and awaken the Artifact’s full potential by unlocking its six perks including one unique playstyle-defining perk to change your game.

Increase your character’s level to 65 and Gear Score to 700 with new attributes to help power up your builds. Increase Trade Skills to level 250 with new items to gather, refine, and craft. Complete a new Faction Quest and unlock a new Faction tier loaded with desirable gear and items.

The powers of Artemis flourish within these caverns of stone and ancient root. Embark on a dangerous new Level 62+ Expedition to track down the primordial Beast Lords before pandemonium emerges from the depths of Aeternum. The elemental chaos of the Savage Divide awaits.

Turn into a hulking beast, tower over enemies, and ravage foes with unarmed light and heavy attacks.

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.

• Native controller support: Choose from two pre-set controller layouts to enhance your New World experience.
  
• Upgraded combat and animation system: The combat and animation system will be overhauled for enhanced performance in high-traffic areas with many players, such as Wars and Outpost Rush.
  
• Gear Set Storage: Quickly save and switch between your favorite gear sets after reaching Level 25.
  
• Easier leveling: It now takes players less time to level up and improve required Trade Skills.
  
• Heartrune abilities: Players can now further customize their playstyle through Heartrune abilities. Once fully charged through combat actions, players can trigger an ability. Experiment with and upgrade each one to find a favorite.
  
• More build variety: Thanks to player feedback, we’ve removed Creature Bane Perks, Creature Ward Perks, Resilience Perks, and Expertise. As a result, you can now enjoy more build variety.

Thanks for your support! We’re excited to continue working on the future of New World. See you in Aeternum.

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.

• 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[www.newworld.com].

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

Grab a new outfit for your summer wardrobe with a selection of new and returning limited-time skins, plus additional limited-time Event Shop items:

• Aeternum Sturgeon Grilled Fish Plate - Food Item - 2 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Spiced Aeternum Sturgeon Kebabs - Food Item - 2 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Grilled Aeternum Sturgeon Flatwraps - Food Item - 2 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Firecracker Aeternum Sturgeon - Food Item - 2 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Enchanted Aeternum Sturgeon Caviar - Food Item - 2 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Scaledust Delight - Food Item - 2 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Fish Windsock - Furniture Item - 5 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Maudlinbug Haze - Guitar Sheet Music - 0.01 Coin
  
• Maudlinbug Haze - Second Guitar Sheet Music - 0.01 Coin
  
• My New Home - Azoth Flute Sheet Music - 0.01 Coin
  
• YAAAHHHH! - Guitar Sheet Music - 0.01 Coin
  
• YAAAHHHH! - Mandolin Sheet Music - 0.01 Coin

• Light Ether Vial - Mount a Catch Item - 3 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Fish’s Friend - Fishing Pole - 5 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Marine Banner - Furniture Item - 10 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Floating Wall Lantern - Furniture Item - 10 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Hanging Frogfish Light - Furniture Item - 10 Medleyfaire Tokens

• Potent Ether Vial - Mount-a-Catch Item - 8 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Fish’s Friend - Fishing Pole - 10 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Wiggle Dance - Emote - 2 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Fish Grill - Furniture Item - 20 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Holiday Torch - Furniture Item - 20 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Fruit of the Vine - Fishing Pole Skin - 20 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Medleyfaire Armor Pattern (Updated) - 10 Medleyfaire Tokens

• Powerful Ether Vial - Mount-a-Catch Item - 14 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Fish’s Bane - Fishing Pole - 2 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Medleyfaire Shuffle - Emote - 5 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Blue Spotlight - Furniture Item - 2 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summertime Orange Spotlight - Furniture Item - 2 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Carpe Carpem - Flute Skin - 3 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Sturgeon Strummer - Guitar Skin - 3 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• The Bass Bass - Bass Skin - 3 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Beating Heart - Drum Skin - 3 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Marine Mandolin - Mandolin Skin - 3 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Midsummer Pole - Mandolin Skin - 3 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Sturgeon’s Luxury Cap - Helm Skin - 5 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Long Swordfish - Sword Skin - 5 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Starfish Defender - Shield Skin - 5 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens

• Intense Ether Vial - Mount-a-Catch Item - 20 Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Fish’s Fall Fishing Pole - Fishing Pole - 5 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summer Medleyfaire Bivouac - Tent Skin - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Guitar Shred - Emote - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Sad Violin - Emote - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Special Aeternum Sturgeon Fishing Trophy - Furniture Item - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Summer Medley Beach Bunny - Furniture Item - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Shine of the Sturgeon - Fishing Pole Skin - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Sturgeon’s Luxury Shawl - Chest Skin - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Maestro’s Show Stopper - Helm Skin - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Medleyfaire Gear Score 700 Armor Pattern (New) - 5 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens
  
• Madlinbug Jar - Emote (New) - 10 Premium Medleyfaire Tokens

Raise your reputation with the Maestro through quests like catching the famed Aeternum Sturgeon to net special seasonal rewards and increase your Event Shop offerings. The following questline can be started from any Summer Village at level 20 and up:

• A Warm Medleyfaire Welcome
  
• Maudlinbug Haze
  
• Sturgeon Song
  
• Stagecraft
  
• Flower Power
  
• Bees in Bonnets
  
• Sweet Treats
  
• Magnum Opus
  
• Spreading the Cheer

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

Greetings, Adventurers!

Arrive on the Eternal Isle, navigate diverse regions, discover unique settlements, and traverse dangerous areas with the help of Grace O’Malley. Throughout your journey together, you’ll learn more about Aeternum’s many dark secrets. Touring Aeternum and Tales From Aeternum are new series designed to further immerse you in the world New World: Aeternum. Check out each episode below, plus additional insight into the magic of Azoth.

In search of rumored riches on the Eternal Isle of Aeternum, you shipwreck and are plunged into the depths of its mysterious wrath. Grace O’Malley rescues you from the wreckage. Eager to find allies for treasure, exploration, and adventure, she teaches you the ways of the island.

The cursed island of Aeternum is plagued with mystery. Join Grace for whispers of what to expect. This episode features Azoth — the source of magic and wonder. At its core, it is the life essence of the universe, an immense power capable of producing miraculous effects.

Different cultures have given Azoth various names: mana, quintessence, chi, élan vital, prana, and the fifth element. It is believed that Azoth builds and collects in various points in the universe, especially where life is abundant. But its precise origin and purpose are unknown. Earth has always been a rich repository of Azoth, and as a result, has attracted the attention of cosmic powers for millennia. Aeternum serves as a focal point for Azoth, as well as a form of refinery. Large concentrations can easily be extracted, processed, and stored throughout the Eternal Isle.

Azoth can be used in a variety of ways. It can enchant items, alter the elements, shape landscapes, instantly transport objects across great distances, and transform or even create living beings. Azoth isn’t sentient nor does it have a will of its own — it’s an unknowable energy that fosters life around it. Pure Azoth glows blue, and if not for the influence of sentient beings, would seed and magnify its surroundings into an idyllic Garden of Eden where nature exists in perfect harmony.

The substance requires psyche or will to transform reality in specific ways. For example, the Ancients sensed this energy and tapped into it to create their wonders. Azoth can also be tainted by Corruption, its power used to subjugate, corrupt, and destroy. Mastery and control of this energy source are subsequently at the center of most conflicts on Aeternum.

Look forward to experiencing Azoth firsthand when New World: Aeternum comes to Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 15. Thanks for your support!

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.

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

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

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

• Spiked Sojourn - 20,000 Marks of Fortune

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

• Royal Court Housing Bundle - 23,000 Marks of Fortune

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

• Royal Opulence - 20,000 Marks of Fortune

Each of the following outfits is a complete set, with skins that can be applied to headwear, chestwear, gloves, legwear, and footwear.

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

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

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

• 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

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

• Rising Phoenix - 20,000 Marks of Fortune

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

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

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

• Champion Celebration - 3,000 Marks of Fortune

• 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.

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[www.newworld.com]. Look forward to additional details as we get closer to the October 15 release date.
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.

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.

• 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!

Greetings, 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.

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.

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 to help your Faction thrive.

Discover your perfect combination of weapons, abilities, and skill trees to survive the island's wild environment. Throughout the vast world, you’ll collect an arsenal of 15 distinct weapons. Finding the best one for your playstyle is part of the adventure. Early on you'll select a character archetype. This will determine your starting weapons, better ease you into the dynamic, real-time combat, and include initial Trade Skill boosts. Regardless of your choice, you can freely switch between any of the following weapons after you find them:

• One-handed weapons: Hatchet, Rapier, Flail and Shield, Sword and Shield
  
• Ranged weapons: Blunderbuss, Bow, and Musket
  
• Two-handed weapons: Greatsword, Spear, Great Axe, and War Hammer
  
• Magical weapons: Void Gauntlet, Ice Gauntlet, Fire Staff, and Life Staff

Those that venture beyond the main story quest can enjoy a variety of activities. Interested in cooperative modes? Descend into Expeditions with friends and learn more about the island’s lore, team up with your fellow Adventurers in difficult trials against monstrous enemies like a colossal sandwurm, and fend off the Corrupted during Invasions. Feeling competitive? Join 1v1 Duels, 3v3 Arenas battles, 20v20 objective Outpost Rush games, and massive open-world Influence Races. There are modes for every kind of player.
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 to access the New World: Aeternum update at launch.

Thanks for your support! New World: Aeternum releases on October 15 and is available for pre-order now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for future updates.

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.

• 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[www.newworld.com].

We’re excited to introduce Shards, a new server technology coming to New World.

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.

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.

We aim for seamless gameplay whether you're in a Shard or not. Here’s how Shards will work:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
  
• Shard Shutdowns: If a Shard with your Camp is shut down, the Camp will be removed, and you’ll be notified.

Stay tuned for more updates on Shards as we refine this feature based on your feedback.

• Client-side anti-cheat has been upgraded to the latest version.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused player storage sheds to occasionally appear empty, forcing impacted players to exit and re-enter the storage shed UI in order to refresh the cached storage state.
  
• Fixed a rare issue that caused certain items to appear as if they were missing from player inventories.

• Fixed an issue that caused attacks to not buffer during certain animation frames of the dodge action.
  
• Resolved issues to allow proper break out from jumps to other actions.
  
• Fixed an issue with sliding around while sprinting by adjusting acceleration for movement.
  
• Fixed an issue where projectiles would sometimes not fire towards the crosshair location.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented movement if an emote was triggered while aiming or blocking.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed upper body actions to continue during stuns.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented attack buffering during the activation animation of the Primal Fury Heartrune.
  
• Fixed an issue where Corrupted Portal enemies were spawning underground.
  
• Fixed an issue where AI enemies going beyond their intended borders while giving chase to players would suddenly stop and die.
  
• Improved animation blending when cancelling dodges, full body attacks and reactions with a ranged attacks.
  
• Reduced the maximum “pitch” value for the character’s combat camera while using a controller’s “target lock” function during the Neishatun boss fight. This was done to help keep the fight’s action in view.
  
• Reverted recent changes to Block Stability for varying Equip Loads to where they were pre-Season 5 (Heavy = -10%, Medium = 0%, & Light = +10%).
  
• Reverted recent changes to CC Status Effect Duration for varying Equip Loads to where they were pre-Season 5 (Heavy = -20%, Medium = -10%, & Light = 0%).
  
• Updated the Shirking Empower perk to 7% per stack for 3 stacks from 4% Empower per stack for 4 stacks (total Empower increased from 21% max from 16% max).

• Fixed an issue that prevented Void Blade attacks from triggering while standing in water.
  
• Fixed an issue where consecutive Void Gauntlet auto attacks would not turn the player in the proper direction if facing the wrong way.

• Adjusted the controller’s target-lock UI element to now stay on-screen for the entire duration of a healing spell when using targeted healing functions for an improved user experience.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused healing abilities to trigger their Mana cost and cooldown despite the spell cancelling due to the target moving out of range.

• Fixed an issue where Hatchet light attacks were prioritized over aimed-throw after leaving a throw ability while holding down the Aim button.
  
• The Keen Berserk perk will no longer have a Low Health condition; instead, the Keen Berserk perk now grants a scaling 5% / 13% / 20% bonus to Crit Chance and Crit Damage while Berserk is active.

• Fixed an issue that prevented players from swapping between Flamethrower, Pillar of Fire, and Meteor Shower abilities.
  
• Increased heavy damage from 110% to 120% with the Flare passive unlocked.

• Fixed an issue where a dry-fire Musket shot could be triggered if attempting to shoot after dodging while a reload is pending.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented weapon reloads from triggering correctly when firing from the hip.
  
• Fixed an issue where Powder Burn and Power Shot could trigger multiple instances of damage in a single use.
  
• Fixed an issue where Powder Burn and Power Shot ability cooldowns were not always activated when used within Shooter’s Stance.
  
• Removed the Accuracy Penalty when rotating the player camera.
  
• Increased the pushback for Stopping Power from 3m to 5m.
  
• Removed the Headshot secondary condition from the Deadeye Ultimate, instead granting a bonus if two or more targets are hit with a single attack (headshot no longer required).
  
• Updated the Lethal Combo ultimate to apply to all musket debuffs instead of only those within the Trapper tree exclusively.

• Fixed an issue where the Entomb ability was triggering Refreshing Frost twice per activation.
  
• Fixed an issue that rendered characters unable to move when teleported during an active Ice Gauntlet's Entombed ability state.

• Fixed an issue where the player can attain slightly faster attack speed on Bow when cancelling Rain Of Arrows, Penetrating Shot, or Poison Shot abilities.
  
• Reduced Rain of Arrows’ Barbed Arrows upgrade DoT damage from 15% to 9% per tick
  
• Reduced Poison Shot DoT duration from 10s to 7s.

• Reduced the reload time of light attacks by 35%, for improved weapon usability.
  
• Reduced light attack damage slightly to compensate for reload time changes, coming down to 19% from 21% per pellet (114% from 126% for 6 pellets).
  
• Fixed an issue with the Exhaustive Net Shot perk where the functional values were lower than the displayed values.
  
• Reduced performance on the Exhaustive Net Shot perk, lowing the max value for weapons from to 41% from 60% and max armor value to 25% from 37%.

• Adjusted Leader of The Pack passive by increasing damage while no allies are nearby from 10% to 15%, and increased the Empower allies receive when nearby from 5% to 10%.

• Some of the planned adjustments to the Deadly Flourish perk will not be taking placed as originally discussed in the Balance of Power video. Upon further testing and feedback, we have decided against adding the bleed status effect to the functionality, and will just have the health condition removed for now.

• Updated the tooltip for Cyclone Invigorating’s Combo upgrade to include information on a max target limit of 2.
  
• Updated functionality of the Evasive Maneuvers passive to only apply to the next dodge within 2s, not to all dodges.
  
• Updated Fortifying Perforate Perk by lowering values to 10% Armor / 18% Weapon Max per Stack, from 10% Armor / 25% Weapon Max per Stack.
  
• Updated Invigorating Crits passive from a flat Stamina gain to an increased Stamina Regen Rate of 30% for 3s on Crit.

• Made a series of changes aimed at improving build diversity:
  
• Adjusted the Status Effect and Taunt from Defender's Resolve to trigger much sooner in the animation. It will now activate on the first frame instead of frame 21 for status effect and 8 for taunt.
  
• Reduced Defender's Resolve - Reduced cooldown to 35s from 45s.
  
• Adjusted Defender's Resolve Restoration upgrade to 30% of base health from 15% of max health.
  
• Increased Whirling Blade attack radius to 3m from 2m.

• Increased Mighty Gavel damage to 190% from 170% .
  
• Increased Mighty Gavel Summary Judgement target health requirement to below 50% from below 30%.

• Added additional functionality to Winged Leather Shoes to increase damage by 10% while Haste is active.
  
• Reduced Magnetic Gauntlets Crit damage reduction to 30% from 50%.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Phoenix artifact could ignore special Status Effects that weren’t intended to be bypassed. The item’s effect will continue to trigger for area combat effects, such as Afflictions, but will no longer trigger from special types of environmental damage where death is certain (such as when drowning or entering an out-of-bound area).

• Fixed an issue preventing consumables from cancelling melee basic attacks on startup.
  
• Fixed an issue where player could slide while using Honing Stones or Coating while also using a Flail and Shield.
  
• Using a consumable item can now cancel a block action.

• Fixed an issue that could allow enemies to fire projectiles through Outpost Rush fort gates.
  
• Decreased cost of Siege Ammo Kit from the Armory to 20 Battle Tokens from 30 Battle Tokens.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the Winter Rune Forge’s rune puzzle to not appear when conditions were met.

• Fixed an issue where the mount did not respond to backwards movement inputs while standing still with the Freeform Movement toggle enabled.

• Fixed an issue that allowed The Tower camp skin to be deployable in forts.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented players from accessing the In-Game Store after performing certain weapon abilities.

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

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.

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

We look forward to your help in clearing this infestation. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.