Greetings, Adventurers!

New World Update 4.0.3 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (7:00AM UTC) on January 23 and last approximately 1.5 hours. The shadow of Roman tyranny has been abolished, putting an end to the Legacy of Crassus. This update includes a variety of bug fixes, plus changes to Legendary Fish, the seasonal narrative, and more. You can even enter a transmog contest for a chance to win Marks of Fortune. Check out the full release notes, including another episode of Patch Notes Breakdown, below.


Join our Discord and enter the Winter Fashion Week Contest for a chance to win Marks of Fortune. First place will receive 20,000 Marks of Fortune, second will receive 10,000 Marks of Fortune, and third will receive 5,000 Marks of Fortune. Winners will be announced in our next weekly update article and also receive a spotlight.

Multiple servers have a low pop which makes it challenging to find players for content. Merges were initially planned but canceled due to community feedback, similar to how Eridu’s merge was canceled. Why cancel merges for a small portion of the population, especially without cross-server Expeditions and Arenas, also impacting open-world content like ECRs and events? – Prasinos333

Thank you for your feedback. We recognize that low server populations can present challenges in maintaining a strong company, achieving success in Wars/Invasions, and forming groups for Expeditions, particularly during non-peak hours. To address this, we've implemented cross-world play features like Cross-World Outpost Rush in Season 2 and the upcoming Cross-World Expeditions, featuring an enhanced Group Finder to streamline player grouping, regardless of the time of day or overall population of your chosen game world.

Regarding world merges, a new batch is in the planning stages. Look forward to more details in the future. Our last set of merges occurred in late November. However, at the time we omitted some smaller/mid-tier worlds based on substantial player feedback, to enable newer players to experience end-game competitive modes in a more forgiving and accessible environment.

After a holiday break in December, our teams are back in full swing for 2024. Our latest checks signal that some of these worlds have outlived their initial goal. While we strive for a seamless user experience, mergers do involve substantial backend work, including migrating sensitive character information, company rosters and storage, and leaderboard rankings.

As the game evolves and more cross-world features are introduced, we anticipate a reduced need for merges, or at least a reduced urgency. We hope that different sub-communities will be better accommodated on specific worlds without adversely affecting the availability or accessibility of certain game modes. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to improve your experience in Aeternum. Please let us know which game modes you’d like to receive cross-world matchmaking next.

• Fixed a rare issue that prevented players from transferring characters between Worlds. We will continue to investigate this issue and implement additional fixes as necessary.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused crashes when leaving and entering Expeditions.

• Balanced the seasonal narrative difficulty to help newer players experience the full story:
  
• Decreased Daichi Saito's health by 30% and damage dealt by 60%.
  
• Reduced the damage and health of Mordred in the Eternal Frost Soul Trial by 25%.
  
• Reduced the damage of the Ophidian Construct boss in The Winter Rune Forge Soul Trial by 30%, and its health by 60%.
  
• Reduced the Solo Trial Ice Guardian's health and damage by 30%.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused The Ice Cold Killer task in the Journey tab (Kill 150 players in PvP) to count more than 1 kill if other players assisted with the elimination.

• Added additional transition frames when canceling the Rain of Arrows Bow ability to prevent an exploit.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused players to lose attributes from the Magnify Perk upon entering a game mode or teleporting. We will continue to monitor this issue and make further updates if necessary.
  
• Fixed an issue that preventing blocks from canceling heavy attack charges.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented Elemental Conversion gems on weapons with a PvE/PvP damage split from applying the damage equally.

• To set the groundwork for Cooking Trade Skill changes coming next season, Legendary Fish will now require a higher Luck stat to catch.

• Fixed an issue that caused Corrupted Breach enemies to spawn underground.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Lasers to vanish when moved, but still damage players as if they were visible.

• Fixed issue that caused the Winged Shoes to always extend the duration of Haste when equipped instead of upon the effect's activation.

• Fixed an issue with Yonas that prevented players from proceeding to The Corpse Crone quest upon completion of The Curse of Dun quest.
  
• Fixes an issue that caused the map pin for Ser Loth in the Glacial Tarn Expedition to show the incorrect coordinates.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented players who abandoned the Season 1 quest Canon and Coin partway through from completing it.
  
• Zander will now re-appear for players that were previously stuck.
  
• The achievement state for the quest will also reset for those players.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Rage of the Mammoth and the Garden of the Gorgon quests that will allow players to skip the Soul Trial sequences if either quest resets after completion.
  
• The number of PvP flagged players allowed near Influence Towers and Forts will be decreased to test performance improvements. We will continue to monitor performance and make additional changes if necessary.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Summer Medleyfaire event quests to appear outside of the event. These quests will be removed and players who held summer event quests will no longer have a broken journal screen.

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

Greetings, Adventurers!

Aeternum is an ever-evolving world, and as such, we continue our efforts in providing our players with an assortment of ongoing new features, content, and changes. Join the next PTR for a preview of Cross World Expeditions with improved Group Finder.

The Public Test Realm (PTR) is a limited-availability server-set that grants an early look at upcoming features. These preview builds are snapshots of upcoming major releases and are not final versions — you may encounter bugs, crashes, missing text, or other issues. Between our internal testing efforts and your reports, we hope to catch and resolve all serious issues before they reach the live servers. Hundreds of changes have already been made — with more to come — and the full release notes will be shared on release day. However, not every bug or feedback piece will be actioned on before release — some changes need time to be investigated further, and may arrive in a subsequent patch or two.

To help with the feedback process, all newly created PTR characters will have the opportunity to instantly level to select level-ranges outfitted with appropriate gear and items.

The PTR will officially open on January 16. If you encounter a bug, exploit, or have suggestions to improve a feature or piece of content, we’d love to hear your feedback on our Discord (you can also utilize our in-game feedback tool). We will do our best to address as much of your feedback as possible before the content update makes its way to our live servers. Your participation will help us to deliver awesome content and updates in the future!


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!

1. Go to the ‘Activities’ tab in the nav bar (formerly ‘Modes’).
   
2. Find Expeditions and Mutated Expeditions at the top of the new Activities menu.
   
3. Use the “Random” button to queue for any Expedition you qualify for, or use the checkboxes to the left of each Expedition to build a specific Expeditions list and enter with the Queue button. Note: M3 is not available through the cross-world group finder.
   
4. Once in an Expedition, after the instance has been live for 10 minutes, you must use ‘Abandon’ to leave without incurring the Deserter Penalty.
   
5. Explore the menu’s tooltips and item descriptions to learn more.

Jump into the PTR on January 19 at 4PM PT for a chance to run Expeditions with members of the New World Development and Community Teams.

This special preview client will be made available for download through the stand-alone Steam application, “New World Public Test Realm” (which should already be in your Steam library if you own the main game). When the test period is complete and the main New World game is updated with the previewed content, the PTR world will shut down and may be wiped clean. You will continue to see the New World PTR application in your Steam library, but there will not be an active server until the next time we announce a public test.

Upon character creation on the PTR, players will be given multiple caches of special armor and weapons. Each cache has a designation based upon a general build and a main attribute: CON, DEX, INT, FOC, and STR.

To help manage the sudden onset of new items, do not open all provided caches at once, or you’ll risk becoming encumbered! Instead, equip all provided bags and then follow-up with opening each cache deliberately. Any undesired caches can be dropped or deposited into your personal settlement storage.

Everyone with a copy of New World will be automatically granted access to the secondary PTR app. The PTR is not compatible with the live game, so you will need to download a separate client (and have the hard drive space required to support it). From there, we will have special worlds available within supported regions. Not all regions will initially be supported. Access is on a first come, first served basis. There may be queues.

Unfortunately, no. These are separate ecosystems, so at this time it is not possible. However, to make testing easier, we will occasionally provide our play-testers with special accommodations such as instant levels, special gear, etc.

Preview game builds on the PTR are finished with their core development and are in their final phase of testing and bug fixing. Our main focus at this phase is improving quality, although we will appreciate any feedback you have to share.

Our policies and Code of Conduct cover the PTR, and in-game moderation will continue to be supported. Unfortunately, due to the temporary and potentially unstable nature of the PTR, general Customer Service assistance through both Live Chat and through the Support Website will not be available.

Don’t worry, no offense taken. Players can manage visibility of the New World Public Test Realm Steam Library entry. Opening up the game options (right-click > Manage) offers the “Hide Game” function.

Thanks for your support and participation! We'll see you in Aeternum.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Exclusive New World consumable items are now available through Prime Gaming until February 13, 2024. If you are an Amazon Prime member, make sure to pick up the New Year, New Cache! It contains Vial of Suspended Azoth x10, Dark Matter x50, Gypsum Orb x5, Powerful Gemstone Dust x10, Cutout Standing Lantern x2, and Rosewood Weapon Pack x1.


“This beautiful weapon rack comes with a scratch-resistant varnish. Protects the wood, and your weapons."
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!

New World Update 4.0.2 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (7:00AM UTC) on January 9 and last approximately 1 hour. Save Aeternum in the Legacy of Crassus event, and get inspired by our community housing contest winners. There’s also another wave of Ronin’s Shadow skins coming to the in-game store. Check out the full release notes, including a variety of combat changes, below.

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. 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.


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?


Thanks to everyone that participated in our Holiday Housing Contest. First place will receive 20,000 Marks of Fortune, second place will get 10,000 Marks of Fortune, and third place will net 5,000 Marks of Fortune. Look forward to future contests on the New World Discord.

• Increased heavy dodge's stamina cost from 50 to 55.

• Increased Bow base damage in PvE modes by 2.8% and then reduced back down to where it was in PvP to compensate.
  
• Updated the tooltip of Empowering Explosive Arrow to be more clear that it is removed on the next hit, and not just attack. Also reduced the duration of the Empower from 10s to 5s.

• Increased Musket base damage in PvE by 4.8% and then reduced back down to where it was in PvP to compensate.

• Reduced outgoing healing reduction from 5% to 2.5% per stack.

• Increased damage reduction from 10% to 13%.

• Increased Void Blade's attack damage:
  
• Light from 90% to 100% weapon damage
  
• Heavy from 140% to 150% weapon damage

• Reduced Flamethrower move speed while active from 3.25m/s to 2.75m/s.
  
• Empowering Fireball - Reduced max value on weapons from 62% to 58%.

• Fixed an issue that caused Hearty to provide a fraction more stamina than just 10%.

• Fixed an issue that caused Deflecting Frailty to not apply the effect to allies.

• Rolled back a change to Large and Medium Orichalcum spawners that prevented rubble piles from persisting.
  
• Camps made by raid groups can now be used by anyone, not just players in the group.
  
• The Winter Convergence Festival has come to a close. Thanks to everyone that celebrated with us!

• Fixed an issue in the Commander Loth boss fight where players could break the encounter by damaging the giant Ice Elemental
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented Ser Milosh in the Glacial Tarn from dropping loot.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Mordred to clip through the environment.
  
• Fixed an issue in which three quest reward characters spawned as generic NPCs instead of their unique appearances.
  
• Fixed a rare server crash when converting to a raid.
  
• Fixed the 'Cleansing Treasure' Quest not counting towards the 'Complete Repeatable Expedition Quests' Season Journey Task
  
• Fixed visual bugs on Winter Convergence skins.
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented players with Syndicate Faction quest achievements from rejoining the Syndicate after switching to another Faction.

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

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.