Greetings, Adventurers!

The shadow of Roman tyranny creeps ever closer to consuming Aeternum on January 10 through 23. Banish General Crassus's monstrous captains for new event-specific, daily rewards. Lucanus and Decimus, brothers bound by blood and battle, now transformed to stone by the Curse of Medusa and warped into mythic monsters by the Corruption, will stop at nothing to fulfill their final command. Once feared across many lands as General Crassus’ two most dreadful champions, they continue his legacy with relentless cyclopean brutality.

Players brave enough to tear down the banners of the Republic in Brightwood, Weavers Fen, Mourningdale, Ebonscale Reach, and Edengrove can earn Cyclops Statuette Housing Items, up-leveled Named Gear, and more. Join the Development Team for a discussion around these returning world bosses.

Triumph over these level 70 vicious brutes for event-specific items like Cyclops Statuettes, the 19th Legion Pickaxe, Lucanus weapons, and Decimus armor. Note that players must deal at least 1000 damage to receive rewards.


Barbaric tendencies aside, Lucanus and Decimus are very intelligent creatures. Admire their fierce brilliance at your leisure with these two new Housing Items. Blood-red, searing beam blast not included.


Bring the might of Rome down upon Mining Nodes throughout Aeternum. This pickaxe was used by Corrupted members of the 19th Legion to mine ore for the construction of the statue honoring General Crassus. Will you mine in pursuit of public good, profit, or something far more sinister?


An act of violence forged into a weapon, mysterious dark metal welded into armor, and gauntlets crafted to bear the strength of a mythical beast, plus a pair of trousers that bring the entire set together.


Players will earn a special cache containing one of the following event-specific pieces of loot after defeating the world bosses (maximum of 3 bonus rewards daily). Players are also guaranteed to receive every reward after defeating them 8 times.

• Cyclops Lucanus Statuette - Housing Item
  
• Cyclops Decimus Statuette - Housing Item
  
• 19th Legion Pickaxe - Pickaxe
  
• Wrath of Decimus - Great Axe
  
• Hoplites Great Blade - Great Sword
  
• Sagittar of Lucanus - Bow
  
• Vesuvius - Fire Staff
  
• Galea of Lucanus - Medium Helm
  
• Cuirass of Decimus - Heavy Chest Armor
  
• Fists of Decimus - Heavy Gauntlets
  
• Braccae of Lucanus - Medium Legwear
  
• Hobnailed Boots of Lucanus - Medium Boots

Players will also get:

• 1 Obsidian Gypsum
  
• 15 Dark Matter

Daily rewards reset at 5 AM local time. For example, if a player grabs one special cache at 4:58 AM, they’ll be able to earn another at 5:01 AM.


Players will receive one of the following rewards each time they fell Lucanus and Decimus. Unlike daily bonus rewards, players can slay the world boss multiple times in one day for additional rewards.

Each victory rewards players with either:

• A random weapon or armor piece at their level (90% chance)
  
• A special Named item from Brimstone Sands or greater Aeternum (10% chance)

Players will also get some level-appropriate consumables (health, mana, etc.)

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

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 Aeternum can pick up New World for up to 60% off during the Winter Steam Sale now through January 4. The Standard, Deluxe and Azoth Editions will be 60% off. Those interested in both the base game and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion can pick up the Elysian Edition bundle for 34% off. Rise of the Angry includes mounts, a transformed zone, the Flail, and additional endgame content.

Almost every zone has been overhauled based on player feedback. The few remaining original zones will be revamped in a future release. Here’s what to expect:

• 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.

Players can now use a total of 16 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.


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 Level 60 players.


Fight through waves of enemies to earn unique rewards in a new activity for 10+ Level 60 players.


Each Season introduces fresh content like a new Season Pass, Journey, new Activity Activity Card, new Challenges, and new rewards. Many also include a seasonal narrative featuring Grace O’Malley and an elite team of mercenaries called the Silver Crows.

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.


The might of Rome threatens Aeternum. Hunt down General Crassus' monstrous captains and banish the shadow of Roman tyranny. Following a plan set in motion long ago, Crassus' forces have invaded the southern lands to unleash the cyclopses Lucanus and Decimus. Players brave enough to face these world bosses can search for portals in Brightwood, Weavers Fen, Mourningdale, Ebonscale Reach, and Edengrove. Each victory nets Adventurers new event-specific, daily rewards.

Before corruption plagued the ancient structures, citizens of Ebonscale Reach used to bring tributes to sacred places in hopes for fortune and blessings. Team up with other adventurers and awaken the ancient dragon spirit once again for unique, daily rewards!

• 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 4.0.1 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (6:00AM UTC) on December 18 and last approximately 1 hour. It includes recipe and cost changes for Golden Scarab crafts, plus changes to Warrior’s Hailspikes. You can also look forward to the Ronin’s Shadow Cache Prime Gaming Loot. Check out the full breakdown below.

• Adjusted the recipes and costs for Golden Scarab crafts:
  
• Recipes no longer require a Chromatic Seal.
  
• Recipes will now require 3 Golden Scarabs instead of 1.
  
• Recipes will now require 1 Matrix that matches the item type:
  
• Armor Matrix for Armor or Bags.
  
• Weapon Matrix for Weapons or Tools.
  
• Jewelry Matrix for Jewelry.
  
• Prismatic Blocks will now require 1 Powerful Gemstone Dust instead of 2.
  
• Blessed Rivets will now require 15 Powerful Gemstone Dust instead of 25.

We have changed how players get Winter Tokens from the Winter Warrior.

• Players will now get 1 Warrior's Hailspike per kill with a cap of 3 daily.
  
• Warrior’s Hailspikes will now convert to 2 Premium Winter Tokens up from 10 normal Tokens.
  
• This will allow players to get 6 premium Winter Tokens daily or the equivalent of 150 normal Tokens.
  
• For players with additional Winter's Hailspikes, up to 5 can be converted daily.
  
• Our goal is provide a valuable amount of daily Tokens while reducing the need for players to spend time farming the Winter Warrior. Players who want more tokens can continue to engage with holiday trees in towns as well as gather Gleamites and presents throughout Aeternum.

• The selection mode and HUD UI will now immediately change when turning off the option to target members of your own raid group with a Life Staff.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented Wars from being scheduled.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed players to set any regular Expedition as Mutated.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed players to acquire Mutated loot through regular Expeditions.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented progress on the quest, Voices of the Desert.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused housing decorations to take an excessively long time to appear.
  
• Removed vine walls in Edengrove that blocked progression for the quest “The Wizard’s Trial”.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Frigid Dawn armor upgrade recipes to not appear at the Gypsum Kiln.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the game client to crash.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the game server to crash, resulting in sudden player disconnections.

Exclusive New World consumable items will be available on December 20, 2023 at 11:30AM PT through Prime Gaming until January 23, 2024. If you are an Amazon Prime member, make sure to pick up the Ronin’s Shadow Cache! It contains Vial of Suspended Azoth x10, Dark Matter x50, Gypsum Orb x5, Verdant High Bed x1, Round Standing Lantern x1, and Powerful Proficiency Boost x10.


“Whether or not you embrace the shadow or walk in the light, surely these will prove helpful!"

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.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Happy holidays and season’s greetings to everyone. As we put a bow on 2023, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s next. This year, New World celebrated its second birthday. It has been an amazing journey building this game together with you, thanks to your continued feedback and enthusiasm, but the journey is far from over. There is more we want to improve upon and even more we want to add.

This year we introduced Seasons, a dependable cadence of major content drops, each with new reasons to revisit Aeternum like the seasonal progression system and Reward Track. I especially enjoyed chasing Materia to gear up faster in Season 3, plus the fun banter between Zander and Dog as you meet the Silver Crows. It has been a nice break from the more serious tone of the main story.


We also launched our first paid expansion, Rise of the Angry Earth. The take over of First Light and conversion to Elysian Wilds featured a new chapter in the story of the Eternal Isle, a variety of new enemies, and unique points of interest. The expansion also introduced one of our most highly requested features, mounts. Our mount fidelity, animation, and control all came together to deliver a wonderful mount experience that we will continue to build on in future updates. In addition, Artifacts, the Gear Score increase, and the revamped gear system have all improved and streamlined the end-game experience.

Our latest season, Eternal Frost, just went live. We’re excited for players to experience some of our best stories and quests yet. I personally love the chess quest. Beyond the seasonal narrative, players can finally confront Ser Loth from the Empyrean Forge storyline in the new Glacial Tarn Expedition. There are also new Artifacts that will shake up the meta and give our build theory-crafters hours of fun. Lastly, the Winter Convergence Festival is probably Whisker’s and my favorite event of the year. Based on your feedback, we’ve really pushed the new rewards to be as satisfying as the event.


Live games are always growing and changing. With that we sometimes introduce errors. We’ve done our best to be as responsive and communicative as possible when that does happen. But we know there is more work to do. We want to shift more of our focus toward bug and performance improvements to make New World an even more desirable experience for every type of Adventurer.

Thank you all again for being a part of our community and choosing to spend your time adventuring with us in Aeternum. We’re committed to continuing this journey, listening, and improving the game.

Happy Holidays!
Scot Lane, Game Director


Check out some notable stats from this year. Data taken from January 1, 2023 through November 28, 2023.

• Total Seasonal Challenges completed: 1,094,841
  
• Total Stamps used: 1,157,468
  
• Total times Mounts fed: 3,329,294

• Deadliest Expedition Boss: On March 26, 2023, Alluvium Marl, the Caretaker, from Garden of Genesis eliminated 188 players in a single Expedition instance
  
• Overall in 2023, Alluvium Marl, the Caretaker eliminated 3,122,854 players, followed by Commander Marius from Empyrean Forge with 1,223,672 player kills.
  
• Total Expedition runs: 5,887,977
  
• Most popular Expedition: Garden of Genesis with 1,825,590 runs

Invasions:

• Monarch’s Bluffs
  
• Weaver’s Fen

Wars

• Restless Shore
  
• Monarch’s Bluffs

• Total Costumes awarded in Nightveil Hallow: 631,132
  
• 102,500 distinct characters wore at least one of the costumes below during Nightveil Hallow:
  
• Lost Monarch: 164, 216 acquired
  
• Commander Thorpe: 157,446 acquired
  
• Anubian Reaver: 158,159 acquired
  
• Adiana: 151,311 acquired

• Total number of characters who achieved ‘YAAAHHHH! Guitar’ achievement: 66,833
  
• Total number of players who achieved the ‘Perfect YAAAHHHH!’ title on hard difficulty: 4,618

• Total waves completed: 3,798,595
  
• Total completions: 725,291
  
• Number of Deaths: 842,886

• Most attempts before the Sandwurm was toppled in a single instance: 18

1. Detonate: 73,882,691
   
2. Grasping Vines: 50,855,513
   
3. Cannon Blast: 19.243,684
   
4. Fire Storm: 18,044,937
   
5. Dark Ascent: 7,812,959

1. Stormbound
   
2. Voidtouched Armor
   
3. Dancing Embers
   
4. Verdant Dawn’s Sentinel
   
5. Silverswept Guardian
   
6. Forge Warden

1. Cooking
   
2. Weaponsmithing
   
3. Engineering
   
4. Armoring
   
5. Arcana
   
6. Jewelcrafting
   
7. Furnishing

Share the spirit of Winter Convergence this holiday season. A New World Amazon.com gift card and holiday sweater are available now. We hope you take time to not only celebrate with us, but with your favorite Adventurers outside of Aeternum.

The time of the Winter Convergence is near. Where the sky lights up in brilliant colors, mysterious rocks fall to the ground, and people spread presents and cheer across the island. But alas, this is also when dark creatures and wicked spirits of the season look to bring an Eternal Winter upon all of Aeternum, encasing everything in ice and snow.

Would you like to know more about Winter Convergence? Sit for a while, and let me tell you about it!

Our story starts, of course, in the land of Aeternum. A mysterious island where travelers from many different times and places find themselves having to make a new life. These people often wash up on shore with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and thus the only thing many of them keep close are the memories and traditions from wherever they called home.


And there are few traditions across the world that are more important than the winter festivals. These go by many names throughout the world, but they share many things in common. They are a time for celebration and gathering. A time for feasting and decorations. And most of all, a time to put aside grudges and to spread gifts of merriment to all of your neighbors. And while every celebration is a bit different, the people of Aeternum have come to call this time of cheer the Winter Convergence.

Let’s take a trip down to Aeternum and watch the people prepare for the festivities.

Here we are in Corinth, at the beginning of the season. The people of the village prepare for the winter, getting their food packed and their supplies put away for the coming cold. But they also know that the Winter Convergence is soon, and so too are they readying their decorations, their recipes, and their gifts for the celebration. They’ll start lighting the hearths and keeping watch on the hills, doing all they must to keep the spirits of the Eternal Winter from reaching their doorstep. They’ll begin putting up streamers in the streets, wreaths and twinkling candles on their homes, and make way into the town square for the centerpiece of the festival, the Tree of Light.


And each night, they’ll look into the sky, waiting for the brilliant ribbons of light that are the hallmark of the Winter Convergence. They’ll wait eagerly for the glowing streams to wink into existence, for they know that with the ribbons comes the Gleamite.

And what is Gleamite, you might ask?

Well, no one really knows. But the people of Aeternum do know that it falls with the winter lights, coming down in small showers across the island. The spectacle of a Gleamite shower is one of the highlights of the Winter Convergence, with some sitting high on the cliffs scanning the landscape to see the twinkling of the Gleamite as they fall to the ground. The Gleamite doesn’t last long, and like the snows of the season, it seems to melt away when the season is done. But the ephemeral nature of this glistening rock makes it a true spectacle of the season.

But it isn’t all cheer and glee now, is it?


No, for out there, lurking in the wilds of the island is the Winter Warrior, looking for wayward travelers and adventurers. The Warrior is a terrible sight to behold, a dark shadow in an otherwise festive season of lights. Underneath the merriment and feasts is a steady unease, as the Eternal Winter threatens to overtake the island and turn it into a land of perpetual frost.

Throughout the Winter Convergence celebrations, groups of adventurers will journey out to hunt and challenge the Winter Warrior, both as a way to prevent the Eternal Winter, but also to prove their might in battle. While defeating the Winter Warrior is no easy task, it is a good omen for the festivities, and the adventurers are given an opportunity to acquire gifts and trophies to show off their accomplishments. That is if they are lucky enough to survive.


I guess what I really wanted to share with you – the reason for the story – is because of the end. I’ll just cut to the chase. During Winter Convergence, nothing makes me happier than to see you, your friends, strangers all over the world running around Aeternum. I guess that’s what the convergence is, isn’t it?

It’s many things to many people. It is a coming together of people and traditions, all joining hand-in-hand to create something unique and memorable to the people of a lost island. For a brief time, at least, people can find hope and joy, and maybe come together to celebrate the past year while looking forward to the one on the horizon.

I hope you take time to not only celebrate with us, but with your family and friends. And I look forward to seeing you all at the Winter Convergence!

Greetings, Adventurers!

Eternal Frost downtime will begin for all regions at 5AM PT (1PM UTC) on December 13. Expected downtime is 2 hours. Conquer the Glacial Tarn Expedition, celebrate Winter Convergence, and stop a Knight of the Round Table. You can also look forward to new Artifacts. Cross World Expeditions will go live alongside an improved Group Finder later in the season. Check out the release notes for specific changes coming to our latest season.

The Glacial Tarn Expedition, seasonal narrative, new Artifacts, some Journey tasks, and a few of the Challenges will all require Rise of the Angry Earth to experience.


A Knight of the Round Table has unearthed forbidden knowledge of the Ancients, seeking to subjugate humanity with the power of an eternal winter. Rally your team of Silver Crows, and convince a surly fire mage named Daichi to help track down and vanquish the Knight before he lays waste to Aeternum.


Eternal Frost introduces a new Season Journey, new Activity Card, new Challenges, and new rewards including cosmetics and consumables.


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.


Find and equip 8 new Artifacts to redefine your playstyle. These powerful weapons and armor feature their own quests. Boost your speed and reduce cooldowns with the Winged Shoes, freeze and finish your enemies with The Frozen Gauntlet, and more.

The following feature will release later in the season:


Team up with players from any world within a region to overcome challenges within the depths of Aeternum. The new, one-click Group Finder will automatically assemble a role-balanced, cross-world group—no more lobby management required!


Holiday cheer spreads across Aeternum once more as Winter Convergence blankets the Eternal Isle through January 9, 2024. This year’s festival features changes to Winter Village Gifts, Gleamite Meteors, and rewards based on player feedback. You can also purchase new and returning items in the Event Shop.

The Winter Warrior and his legion of Frigid Folk are on a relentless mission to spread a Forever Winter across the land. Rally a party of 20+ players to defeat this open-world boss wreaking havoc throughout Great Cleave, Brightwood, Edengrove, Ebonscale Reach, and Brimstone Sands for new seasonal rewards.

Before corruption plagued the ancient structures, citizens of Ebonscale Reach used to bring tributes to sacred places in hopes for fortune and blessings. Team up with other adventurers and awaken the ancient dragon spirit once again for unique, daily rewards!


In a ravage and uncertain place like Aeternum, it is rare to find one fully committed to honor and loyalty. If you walk the warrior’s path, visit the Store for new Ronin’s Shadow items. Which skins and emotes will you add to your collection?

Celebrate the launch of Eternal Frost with the Scarlet-Masked Twitch Drop. This Drop contains 5 skins: Scarlet-Masked Soldier's Menpo, Scarlet-Masked Soldier's Cuirass, Scarlet-Masked Soldier’s Kote, Scarlet-Masked Soldier’s Kusazuri, and Scarlet-Masked Soldier’s Kusari Tabi. It will become available for Twitch viewers alongside the Eternal Frost. Tune into your favorite New World content creator with Drops enabled before January 10, 2024 to claim yours!


“It could be anyone behind the mask. One supposes that is the point.”

To claim the first item, viewers will need to accumulate 2 hours of watch time on a New World Twitch Channel with Drops enabled. The skins will be claimable in the following order:

• Scarlet-Masked Soldier's Menpo (2 total hours watched)
  
• Scarlet-Masked Soldier's Cuirass (4 total hours watched)
  
• Scarlet-Masked Soldier’s Kote (6 total hours watched)
  
• Scarlet-Masked Soldier’s Kusazuri (8 total hours watched)
  
• Scarlet-Masked Soldier’s Kusari Tabi (10 total hours watched)

If you haven’t done so already, make sure your Twitch account is linked to your Amazon Games and Steam accounts. You can find the steps you need to follow on our Twitch Drops page. This Drop is available for all content creators to enable in the New World category. Twitch Drops can only be claimed once per account.

To better focus our resources on future updates, narrative content moving forward will no longer receive localized VO Support for Italian, LATAM Spanish, and Polish. Text and subtitles will remain localized in all languages.

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

Greetings, Adventurers!

‘Twas the night before Winter Convergence, booming Gleamite Meteors dance across the sky. The whimsical Winter Wanderer armed with holiday cheer gracefully descends upon Aeternum. Offering joy to all, the jolly, young gentleman adorns Winter Villages with Gifts, Trees of Light, and Holiday Huts.

But the wicked Winter Warrior donned in malice rises carelessly from the darkest caverns of the Eternal Isle. Snatching the warmth of the holiday, Frigid Folk, a Forever Winter, and misery lurk behind the cruel, old brute. Help the Winter Wanderer fight back against the bitter chill of the icy scourge for new event-specific rewards.

Holiday cheer spreads across Aeternum once more as Winter Convergence blankets the Eternal Isle on December 12, 2023 through January 9, 2024. This year’s festival features changes to Winter Village Gifts, Gleamite Meteors, and rewards based on player feedback. You can also purchase new and returning items in the Event Shop.

Here’s how the Development Team made Winter Convergence Festival rewards even more satisfying.


We wanted to cut down on the number of Winter Villages players felt like they had to visit for meaningful rewards, so we upped the amount of gifts for both Gift Piles and Gift Sacks.

• Each Gift Pile will now include 4 presents (previously 1) per player, but players may only interact with 3 Trees of Light daily. Gift piles will also include 2 White Gypsum and 1 random holiday food.
  
• Each Gift Sack will now provide 3 presents (previously 1) on the first interaction, but players may only interact with 1 Gift Sack daily. Gift sacks will also include 1 random holiday food.

Items marked with daily limits will reset at 5 AM local time. For example, if a player interacts with their third Tree of Light at 4:58 AM, they’ll be able to earn another at 5:01 AM.


The Winter Warrior and his glacial minions are back, bringing with them another threat of the Forever Winter. Rally a party of 20+ players to defeat this open-world boss wreaking havoc throughout Great Cleave, Brightwood, Edengrove, Ebonscale Reach, and Brimstone Sands for a bounty of limited-time rewards.

To further incentive the safety of Aeternum, the Winter Warrior will now drop 15 Dark Matter 3 times daily.


An unknown phenomenon has increased the frequency of Gleamite Meteors around the world. Share your favorite images and discuss the best sightseeing spots with the community.

Visit Holiday Huts at any Winter Village to craft Winter Tokens in exchange for Lost Presents, Gleamite, or Warrior's Hailspikes (Winter Warrior drop). Winter Tokens can be used at the Event Shop to purchase the following event-specific items. Increase your Reputation through holiday quests, Gleamite Meteors, Gift Piles, Trees of Light, Lost Presents, and Gift Sacks for a wider selection of rewards.



Pick up valuable Crafting items like Azoth Inductors, Chromatic Seals, and Pristine Gleamite alongside fresh holiday rewards such as a Snowball Flail.

• Swinging Snowball (Gear Score 400 Flail)

• Wooden Mobile
  
• Festive Centerpiece
  
• Gleamite Strings Lights
  
• Choochoo Train Set

• Pristine Gleamite crafting material for Gear Score 700 static Weapons/Armor/Jewelry. (Limit: One purchase per week)
  
• Azoth Inductor (Limit: One purchase per week)
  
• Chromatic Seal (Limit: One purchase every 3 days)
  
• Golden Wreath Coat skin
  
• Golden Wreath Helmet Skin
  
• Golden Wreath Pants Skin
  
• Golden Wreath Gloves Skin
  
• Winter Warrior’s Leggings Skin
  
• Winter Warrior’s Boots Skin
  
• Pop the Bottle Emote
  
• Ice Skate Emote
  
• Jingle Bell Emote
  
• Intricate Igloo Camp Skin

Pick up any emotes, Housing items, and skins you may have missed from last year’s festivities.

• Spiced Nog
  
• Mealiewrap
  
• Convergence Cake
  
• Buttercream Pudding
  
• Gingersnap Cookie

• Flute of the Winter Star (Flute Skin)
  
• Convergence Cacophony (Guitar Skin)
  
• Yeti-Fur Bass (Bass Skin)
  
• The Beat of Winter (Drum Skin)
  
• Chilly Melody (Mandolin Skin)
  
• Snowcapped Chair
  
• Snowcapped Shelf
  
• Snowcapped Nightstand
  
• Snowcapped Lantern

• Snowcapped Rabbit
  
• Iceburst (Gear Score 400 Sword)
  
• Frigid Bulwark (Gear Score 400 Round Shield)
  
• Aegis of Ice (Gear Score 400 Kite Shield)
  
• Blizzard’s Fury (Gear Score 400 Bow)
  
• Frostbarrel (Gear Score 400 Musket)
  
• Icebarrel (Gear Score 400 Blunderbuss)
  
• Winter’s War Hammer (Gear Score 400 War Hammer)
  
• Frozen Shard (Gear Score 400 Hatchet)
  
• Everchill Cleaver (Gear Score 400 Great Axe)
  
• Cold Calamity (Gear Score 400 Greatsword)
  
• Tip of the Iceberg (Gear Score 400 Rapier)
  
• Icicle (Gear Score 400 Spear)
  
• Sizzling Snow (Gear Score 400 Fire Staff)
  
• Cold’s Cure (Gear Score 400 Life Staff)
  
• Crystalline Gauntlet (Gear Score 400 Ice Gauntlet)
  
• Bitter Shadow (Gear Score 400 Void Gauntlet)

• Snowcapped Dining Table
  
• Snowcapped Bookcase
  
• Snowcapped Chandelier
  
• Snowcapped Bed
  
• Snowcapped Boar Sculpture
  
• Snowcapped Stag Sculpture
  
• Festive “Toy” Rabbit
  
• Give Present Emote
  
• Winter Wanderer’s Cloak Skin

• Snowcapped Yeti Sculpture
  
• Wittl’ Winter Wiskers
  
• Winter Wanderer’s Helm Skin
  
• Winter Wanderer’s Flowing Cloak Skin
  
• Winter Warrior’s Helm Skin
  
• Winter Warrior’s Glove Skin
  
• Winter Scale Coat Skin
  
• Gleamite Juggle Emote
  
• Throw Snow Emote
  
• Shruggy Dance Emote
  
• The Winter Gem Camp Skin

Thanks for your support and have a happy holidays! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Greetings, Adventurers!

New World Update 3.0.4 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (6:00AM UTC) on November 28 and last approximately 1 hour. Turkules has triumphed over Turkulon, bringing this year’s event to a close. Check out the full release for various combat fixes, plus a change to Turkulon’s Claw.

• Turkulon's Claw can now be repaired.
  
• Fixed a rare issue that caused the game to get stuck on a white screen or a very slow Amazon Games logo animation. We will continue to monitor this fix and make additional changes as necessary.

• Fixed an issue that allowed the Dark Ascent Heartrune to be activated and canceled repeatedly for excessive damage.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed players to get stuck with a permanent Haste buff when using Arcane Vortex while inflicted with Slow from the Blunderbuss' Net Shot.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Flail’s Arcane Smite ability to not show a damage type when using the final Deflecting Frailty upgrade causing previously applied reactions to be inherited by the ability, retriggering them.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed Firestorm and Pillar of Fire to be cast while mounted.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Pestilence to deal extra damage when used with a Rapier.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed Rapier’s Evade ability without cooldowns.

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

Greetings, Adventurers!

The energies of Aeternum can be chaotic and unpredictable, as many of the island’s adventurers well know. But what is less understood is how those wild energies can he harnessed and focused into an item, granting benefits to those who possess them. Scholars and sages call these Artifacts, as many of the origins of these items is a mystery, even though they seem to have some connection to historical events.

While their creation methods are likely lost to time, their effects on those who take the time to bind to their power are very potent, seeming to change how weapons and magic work in subtle, but significant, ways. Thus, they are often sought after by adventurers across Aeternum who want augment their attacks or surprise their unsuspecting opponents.

Artifacts are the most powerful level of gear rarity. Originally introduced in the Rise of the Angry Earth Expansion, their distinct abilities redefine New World combat. Life Staffs are designed to excel solely at healing, but with the Vengeance Artifact, even a healer can take on a more offensive role. Other Artifacts counter popular builds. Learn how the Development Team brought some of the most desirable endgame loot to life with a glimpse into Artifact goals, design, and balance.


The goal of Artifacts is fun through engaging, alternative playstyles. This level of gear rarity is unique, so we want to throw a wrench into the current meta and make players feel overpowered without creating a major power imbalance. That means toning down “required” Artifacts while also improving underutilized or unenjoyable options. We greatly appreciate feedback on underpowered things. It is often harder to see what’s underpowered than overpowered.


Artifacts start as rough themes. We then prototype different ideas for Perks that fit those themes and either create a new strategy or counter one of the most effective tactics. After the Perk is finalized, the Artifact will undergo multiple rounds of testing. Many change during development because something doesn't feel right. Scorpion's Sting had a prototype version that pulled enemies in but if you were too close it pulled them really far behind you—over cliffs or any other nefarious place.


Not every Artifact is designed purely around power. We primarily focus on viability and versatility.

• First we determine if an Artifact is heavily used because it is best in slot or because it is easy to obtain, like the Attuned Leather Pants.
  
• Next, we use that data, plus player feedback, to gauge which Artifacts are more or less favorable.
  
• Finally, we review item pairings and balance them universally. This helps us account for builds many consider overpowered without weakening less powerful combinations.

Moving forward we will prioritize Artifact counter buffs over nerfs, but sometimes nerfs will be necessary to keep combat fun.


Players often ask why only some Artifacts have trade-offs. We add higher values or unique functionality to make Artifacts feel even more satisfying. Trade-offs are designed to prevent those powerful traits from overwhelming the current meta.

For example, the Anhk Amulet’s incoming healing buff is so strong that we had to add a trade-off and make balance changes. There are additional tweaks coming in Eternal Frost that will make Anhk and Life Staff abilities no longer increase Lifesteal. Further adjustments are always a possibility based on the impact of those changes.



More freedom for effective Artifact builds encourages players to experiment outside of their preferred playstyle, ultimately creating a more balanced, enjoyable combat experience for every Adventurer. Thanks for your continued feedback and support! Let us know your favorite Artifact combinations. We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Exclusive New World consumable items are now available through Prime Gaming until November 28, 2023. If you are an Amazon Prime member, make sure to pick up the Gothic Pageantry Cache! It contains Vial of Suspended Azoth x10, Dark Matter x50, Gypsum Orb x5, Gothic Velvet Armchair x1, and Gothic Velvet Footstool x1.


“You've read that both purple and velvet are signs of royalty, making this chair twice as majestic.”
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.