From the depths of Aeternum’s darkest crypts rises a new collection for those who embrace the power of Necromancy. The Walking Tomb Bundle binds adventurers in bone and blackest magick, transforming them into a vessel of dread whose presence chills even the bravest foes.

Bundle Contents

• The Undying Helm Bound with bone and unholy sorcery, this helm draws protection from the brave soul entombed within.

• Grim’s Cuirass Forged from the remains of forgotten champions, this cuirass is a testament to the strength of the dead and the cruelty of those who command them.

• Twice-Worn Greaves Once donned by the living, now reforged for the unliving. Each step echoes with the burden of a soul bound to darkness.

• Graveborn Gauntlets Shackles of magick and marrow, transfiguring mortal hands into claws of the crypt.

• Pale-Heeled Boots Their tread is silence itself, the whisper of tomb-dust scattering across stone floors.

Weapons of the Necromancer

• Shadow Gauntlet (Void Gauntlet Skin) Reforged in necromantic fire by artisans whose gaze lingers on darker worlds than our own. A weapon that channels the void itself.

• Soul-Strung Bow (Bow Skin) Each string plucked hums with the cries of souls unwillingly bound, loosing arrows guided by death’s whisper.

Claim the Power of the Grave Cloaked in death’s embrace, you will stride into battle as both warrior and warden of the fallen, an unholy force reshaped by necromantic flame.

Whether you bask in light or channel celestial fury, there’s something here to make your summer strikingly memorable.

Sovereign's Swimwear Collection

Embrace the warmth of golden hours and the ease of drifting tides. This beach-ready ensemble is a celebration of light, confidence, and moments spent unburdened. Includes:

• Sunburst Diadem: A headpiece that captures the sun’s warmth—and every envious gaze.

• Sunkissed Embrace (Chest): Lightweight and artfully cut to move with the breeze.

• Aurum Cuffs: Gleaming arm adornments forged in golden tones.

• Regal Hot Shorts: Tailored to be daringly minimal and defiantly stylish.

• Sunbeam Straps: Barefoot elegance that lets the island’s heat meet your steps.

Solar Conjunction Bundle

Under rare celestial alignment, stars converge to reveal profound power and for those bold enough to wield it, the Solar Conjunction Bundle awaits. Includes:

• The Lost Crown of Helios: An ancient artifact once worn by a sun-deity.

• Solar Fusion Core (Chest): A living core that pulses with starlight.

• Aegis Resonators (Gloves): Amplify your strikes with radiant ferocity.

• Lower Prominences (Legwear): Flare with the embers of distant suns.

• Core Ionlines (Footwear): Step with power; let the ground echo your passage.

• Cosmic Sun Great Axe: Forged in astral fire, this weapon leaves a trail of scorched air.

• Resplendent Solar Staff: A finely tuned conduit of cosmic wrath.

Aeternum’s summer is brighter than ever. Whether you seek warmth or wish to harness the power of the cosmos, these seasonal offerings stand ready to transform your presence. We’ll see you on the beach in Aeternum!

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In this update, players can look forward to three all-new Artifacts and three remastered ones, each designed to support new playstyles, fresh combinations, and deeper progression paths. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming.

Plagueherald Mask

Once used by a mysterious plague doctor of Aeternum, the Plagueherald Mask turns disease into a deadly weapon. Ideal for aggressive support builds or disruptors, it punishes enemies with stacking on top of each other, while requiring careful timing and positioning.

• Plaguespreader: Abilities and light attacks inflict a stack of 3% Disease (max 10 stacks). You also gain 1% Disease per stack applied. At 10 stacks, heavy attacks consume all stacks to trigger a 6s cloud around the target, inflicting 20% Disease and 10% Weaken to nearby enemies (12s cooldown).

• Gem Slot: Leeching Spectral Ward

• Refreshing

• Freedom

• Random Perk

• How to get: Available through PvP Reward Track.

Hammer of Yeet

A spring-loaded relic of unknown origin, the Hammer of Yeet launches foes with explosive force and converts knockbacks into chain-damage opportunities. For War Hammer players who want both spectacle and impact.

• Yeet: +300% push distance and +10% base damage to all War Hammer knockbacks. Clear Out ignites the first target hit, turning them into a projectile that deals 100% weapon damage to enemies they pass through.

• Sundering Clear Out

• Plagued Strikes

• Alternating Enchantment

• Random Perk

• How to get: Available through PvP Reward Track.

Crescent’s Wave

Infused with volatile arcane energy, the Crescent’s Wave gives Greatsword users a magical ranged option with a mana-driven twist. Its unique wave mechanic creates windows for high burst at long range.

• Parallax: +12% base damage to targets farther than 10m (applies to both weapons).

• Crescent Wave: While above 50% health, heavy attacks cast a projectile forward dealing 150% weapon damage. Melee heavy attack damage is reduced by 50%. Each wave costs 20 mana.

• Thwarting Strikes

• Sundering Stacks

• Random Perk

• How to get: Available through PvP Reward Track.

Vengeance:

This remastered Life Staff encourages mobility, burst healing, and thoughtful targeting. Built for support players who want to contribute beyond healing-over-time.

• Life Support: Outgoing healing is increased by 25% when not affected by any Life Staff HoT effects. When basic attacks pass through allies, they gain 20% stamina regen and 30% mana regen for 3s.

• Keen Beacon - Reworked in this release to grant increased crit damage instead of crit chance.

• Refreshing Move

• Enchanted

• Random Perk

• How to get: Available through PvP Reward Track.

Grey Wizard’s Hat

A light armor helm designed for fast-casting spell slingers. By managing your mana pool wisely, you can squeeze in more heavy hits with less charge time.

• Quickened Casting: While above 50% mana, magic weapon ranged heavy attacks charge 25% faster.

• Gem Slot: Empty Socket

• Refreshing

• Physical Aversion

• Random Perk

• How to get: Available through PvP Reward Track.

Creed

This rework brings a new layer of power to critical hits from stealth, headshots, and backstabs — ideal for precision assassins and light weapon users alike.

• Ambush: Backstabs and headshots deal 20% increased crit damage and apply 10% Weaken for 5s. You also gain 10% Empower and 10% crit chance for 5s. (Target cannot be Ambushed again for 15s)

• Gem Slot: Empty Socket

• Refreshing

• Freedom

• Random Perk

• How to get: Available through PvP Reward Track.

Artifact Tuning Update

We’ve also made a minor but meaningful update to Trsna:

• Consume now applies 25% life steal not just to knocked-down enemies, but also to stunned, rooted, and sluggish targets.

  This broadens its usability across various crowd-control-based builds.

Season 9 introduces a new rhythm for how we approach Artifacts: fewer releases per season, with a tighter focus on impact, creativity, and player utility. By adding a mix of new items that open up fresh builds and reworking underused Artifacts, we’re aiming to keep gear diversity high while making sure older favorites don’t fall behind. We hope these additions give you more flexibility in how you play. As always, we’re looking forward to hearing what you think. We'll see you in Aeternum.

Aeternum is no stranger to darkness. But when the Corruption spreads beyond its boundaries, it calls for those forged in resistance and bound by purpose. The Corruption Hunter Bundle brings a full set of cosmetic gear and weapons, crafted for those who walk willingly into the heart of evil—and return untouched.

This bundle includes a complete armor set and matching weapon skins, designed to reflect the resolve and ritual behind the hunt.

Armor Set: Corruption Hunter

• Corruption Hunter’s Helmet: Reinforced against the raging evil of the Corruption. Imbues confidence in its wearer.

• Corruption Hunter’s Breastplate: A chestpiece forged for endurance and resilience. Built to stand firm against overwhelming darkness.

• Corruption Hunter’s Gloves: Tightly bound for precision and grip, reinforced to steady the hands of those who carry the burden of the hunt.

• Corruption Hunter’s Legguards: Balanced and resilient, these greaves are designed to move swiftly without compromise in the face of danger.

• Corruption Hunter’s Shoes: Crafted to hold fast on cursed ground. Every step forward is a warning to the Corruption.

Weapon Skins

• Corruption Hunter’s Severance: Longsword Skin: Veins of Corruption restrained by ritual and vengeance. Wielded not for glory, but to end what should not live.

• Corruption Hunter’s Bulwark: Tower Shield Skin: Bound in ritual markings, this shield stands not only as protection, but as defiance against everything the Corruption brings.

Every plate, every blade—meant for one purpose: the end of Corruption. We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Season 9 introduces a 100-level reward track filled with premium cosmetics, powerful consumables, crafting materials, transmog tokens, emotes, and more. Players earn Season XP by completing Journey objectives, matches in Capture the Flag, Activity Card tasks, and bonus missions. These XP milestones unlock new rewards every level.

All players have access to the Free Track. Those who purchase the Premium Pass (available for 20,000 Marks of Fortune) will unlock the Premium Track, which includes exclusive items and major material bundles. If purchased after leveling up, Premium rewards are granted retroactively up to your current level.

Free Track

• Seasons Welcome Gift

• 500 Coins

• Refining Box

• Seasons Food Gift

• 2x Flower Rocket Firework

• Seasons Elemental Gift

• 5x Spicy Pepper Dye

• Box of Warding

• Basic Expedition Chest

• Combat Box

Premium Track

• Season EXP Booster

• 3000 Coins

• 20 Vials of Suspended Azoth

• Premium Food Chest

• Transmog Token

• Premium Elemental Chest

• 5x Rouge Dye

• Territory Standing Booster

• 5x Gypsum Orbs

• Widow’s Fang Weapon Skin

Free Track

• 5000 Faction Tokens

• Seasons Salvage Scraps Gift

• Box of Warding

• Seasons Brilliant Gems Gift

• 5x Dark Tan Dye

• Seasons Food Gift

• 500 Marks of Fortune

• Season EXP Booster

• Basic Expedition Chest

• Crescent Wave Artifact

Premium Track

• 15000 Faction Tokens

• Premium Salvage Fragment Chest

• Gathering EXP Booster

• Seasons Pristine Gems Gift

• Phantasmal Grip Weapon Skin

• Premium Food Chest

• 1000 Marks of Fortune

• Weapon EXP Booster

• 5x Gypsum Orbs

• Bastion of Mourning Weapon Skin

Free Track

• Seasons Crafting Gift

• 500 Coins

• Refining Box

• Seasons Food Gift

• 2x Dynasty Rocket Firework

• Seasons Brilliant Gems Gift

• 5x Summer Raspberry Dye

• Combat Box

• Expedition Chest

• Refining Box

Premium Track

• Premium Crafting Chest

• 3000 Coins

• Mount Attachment

• Premium Food Chest

• Transmog Token

• Seasons Pristine Gems Gift

• 5x Butterfly Wing Dye

• Season EXP Booster

• 5x Gypsum Orbs

• Bloodbludgeon Weapon Skin

Free Track

• 5000 Faction Tokens

• Combat Box

• Seasons Elemental Gift

• Seasons Crafting Gift

• Refining Box

• Azoth Salt Vial

• 500 Marks of Fortune

• Refining Box

• Expedition Chest

• 5x Grit Dye

Premium Track

• 15000 Faction Tokens

• Weapon EXP Booster

• Premium Elemental Chest

• Premium Crafting Chest

• Newspaper Bonk Emote

• 3x Azoth Salt Vial

• 1000 Marks of Fortune

• Season EXP Booster

• 5x Gypsum Orbs

• Crimson Barrage Weapon Skin

Free Track

• Seasons Food Gift

• 500 Coins

• Combat Box

• Seasons Salvage Scraps Gift

• 2x Dryad Rocket Firework

• Territory Standing Booster

• 5x Turquoise Oasis Dye

• Combat Box

• Veteran’s Expedition Chest

• Flayed Hood Helmet Skin

Premium Track

• Premium Food Chest

• 3000 Coins

• Proficency Booster

• Premium Salvage Fragment Chest

• Transmog Token

• Premium Crafting Chest

• 5x Supreme Saphire Dye

• Chromatic Seal

• 5x Gypsum Orbs

• Spine of the Usurped Weapon Skin

Free Track

• 5000 Faction Tokens

• 50 Dark Matter

• Seasons Salvage Scraps Gift

• Seasons Elemental Gift

• 2x Ancient Rocket Firework

• Azoth Salt Vial

• 500 Marks of Fortune

• Elite Combat Box

• Veteran’s Expedition Chest

• Transmog Token

Premium Track

• 15000 Faction Tokens

• 150 Dark Matter

• Premium Salvage Fragment Chest

• Premium Elemental Chest

• Wraithpiercer Weapon Skin

• 3x Azoth Salt Vial

• 1000 Marks of Fortune

• Proficency Booster

• Premium Prismatic Materials Chest

• Carapace Gauntlets Armor Skin

Free Track

• Box of Warding

• 500 Coins

• Elite Combat Box

• Weapon EXP Booster

• 2x Shooting Star Firework

• Seasons Crafting Gift

• 5x Rose Stone Dye

• Elite Combat Box

• Seasons Food Gift

• Transmog Token

Premium Track

• Premium Salvage Fragment Chest

• 3000 Coins

• Mount Attachment

• Territory Standing Booster

• Cat’s Paw Emote

• Premium Crafting Chest

• 5x Viola Dye

• Gathering EXP Booster

• Premium Food Chest

• Skinned Trousers Armor Skin

Free Track

• Seasons Crafting Gift

• 100 Dark Matter

• Premium Superior Materials Chest

• 10 Vials of Suspended Azoth

• 5x Frozen Basalt Dye

• Seasons Brilliant Gems Gift

• 500 Marks of Fortune

• Chromatic Seal

• Mutation Chest

• Elite Combat Box

Premium Track

• Premium Crafting Chest

• 350 Dark Matter

• Weapon EXP Booster

• 20 Vials of Suspended Azoth

• Ember of the Condemned Weapon Skin

• Seasons Pristine Gems Gift

• 1000 Marks of Fortune

• Jewelry Matrix

• Premium Prismatic Materials Chest

• Fleshbound Cranium Armor Skin

Free Track

• 10 Vials of Suspended Azoth

• 500 Coins

• 10 Vials of Suspended Azoth

• Seasons Brilliant Gems Gift

• Elite Combat Box

• Seasons Elemental Gift

• 5x Warm Slime Dye

• Gathering EXP Booster

• Mutation Chest

• Revenant Title

Premium Track

• 20 Vials of Suspended Azoth

• 3000 Coins

• Gathering EXP Booster

• Seasons Pristine Gems Gift

• Transmog Token

• Premium Elemental Chest

• 5x Sushi Green Dye

• Territory Standing Booster

• Premium Prismatic Materials Chest

• Skeletal Greaves Armor Skin

Free Track

• Proficency Booster

• 150 Dark Matter

• Apex Combat Box

• Azoth Salt Vial

• Transmog Token

• Premium Superior Materials Chest

• 500 Marks of Fortune

• Apex Combat Box

• Armor Matrix

• Sepulchral Hood

Premium Track

• Chromatic Seal

• 450 Dark Matter

• Proficency Booster

• 3x Azoth Salt Vial

• Rib Cage Cuirass Armor Skin

• Mount Attachment

• 1000 Marks of Fortune

• Azoth Inductor

• Weapon Matrix

• Sovereign’s Requiem Weapon Skin

We’ll see you in Aeternum!

Change is a constant in Aeternum — and as our world evolves, so must the structure that supports it. Today, we’re announcing a set of upcoming world merges aimed at improving player population, matchmaking, and overall activity across all regions.

Updated July 23 After thorough consideration of community feedback received about the planned world merges, the decision has been made to retain one world in the AP Southeast and SA East regions. The decision to merge worlds is made with consideration for many areas affected by player population such as queue times, and availability of opportunities to take part in multiplayer content. Our goal is to provide the best experience for players possible, and we understand concerns around latency and how important performance is to players. We thank you for all of your feedback, and for the enthusiasm from the New World: Aeternum communities in the AP Southeast and SA East regions.

Platform-exclusive Xbox worlds will be merged into regional cross-play environments. This will allow console players to enjoy all the challenges of Aeternum alongside a larger player base, creating more opportunities for adventures, alliances, and epic conflict.

One PlayStation-exclusive world will remain in the US East region for those who prefer platform-specific play. All other PlayStation worlds will be merged into that world, giving players the freedom to choose their path — whether it’s sticking with familiar territory or stepping into the broader cross-play world.

Here are the specific merges taking place:

• To El Dorado (US West):

  • Aquarius & Pleiades (US West)

• To Delos (AP Southeast)

  • Cerberus & Crux (AP Southeast)

  • To Devaloka (SA East)

  • Alkaid & Chertan (SA East)

• To Aries (EU):

  • Iroko (EU)

• To Pangea (US East):

  • Sundew (US East)

• To Tumtum - Playstation Only (US East):

  • Nihal (SA East)

  • Taiyi (AP Southeast)

  • Mardi (EU)

  • Kronomo (US West)

To ensure a smooth transition, please note the following:

• Tuesday, July 22

  • Brief server restart for retiring worlds

  • Character creation and transfers will be disabled on those worlds

• Sunday, July 27

  • All Wars on retiring worlds will be canceled and refunded

• Wednesday, July 30

  • Access to retiring worlds will be disabled

  • Characters and companies will be relocated to new home worlds

  • Territories on retiring worlds will be refunded to owning companies

  • Reimbursement begins for transfer tokens used in the last 14 days

Just a heads-up: inactive players from affected regions will be placed into either a crossplay world (for Xbox) or the dedicated PlayStation world on US East, depending on their platform.

We’ll continue to monitor world populations and performance closely after the merge, and we’re committed to staying adaptive as Aeternum continues to grow and evolve.

These world merges are about more than consolidation — they’re about crafting the best version of New World: Aeternum for every adventurer. Whether you’re gathering with friends for a dungeon run, waging war over territory, or forging your path through the unknown, we want your world to be dynamic, challenging, and brimming with life.

We’ll see you in Aeternum!

Will I lose my latent character if my platform is being merged?

Latent characters will merged to their new platforms and be able to choose a world.

Will my company be lost when my world is merged?

Companies will be retained after a merge.

What will happen to my items on the trading post?

Players from merged worlds should remove all items from the trading post to ensure they are not lost.

Would my houses be lost after my server is merged?

Housing and housing items will not be lost when merging.

What can I expect to happen on merge day?

For this round of merges, it will be necessary to put both source and destination worlds into maintenance. We thank you for your patience for this extended downtime.

What about my leaderboards position?

We scheduled this merge to happen as close to S9 start as possible to minimize impact on leaderboards. For non-platform specific merges the data will be retained but there may be a delay before it appears after the merge is completed. Characters from platform specific worlds will not retain their leaderboard information.

The sounds of summer rise once more across Aeternum. Villages echo with music, the scent of grilled delicacies drifts on the breeze, and travelers gather to celebrate a season of harmony, competition, and aquatic bounty. The Summer Medleyfaire is back — and with it, new rewards, and plenty of reasons to return to the stage (or shoreline).

Event Dates:

Start: July 29th, 2025

End: October 6, 2025

Take up your instrument and share your talent with the settlements of Everfall, Monarch’s Bluffs, Weaver’s Fen, and Brightwood. Whether you’re a seasoned bard or simply looking to earn a few Summer Tokens, performances are a key part of the Medleyfaire experience.

• Strike Up the Band: Revist familiar melodies and put your timing to the test solo or with a group, as the music of Medleyfaire fills Aeternum once more.

• Group performances remain a highlight: coordinate with friends or strangers to elevate your act and boost your rewards.

The better your timing, the greater your crowd — and the better your chance at impressing Medleyfaire vendors with your musical prowess.

Medleyfaire isn’t only about music. Renowned fishing master Gideon, along with other seasonal characters, has returned with challenges and sturgeon-related ambitions.

• Medleyfaire-exclusive fishing hot spots are active across Aeternum.

• Equip event bait to increase your chances of catching rare seasonal fish.

• Turn in catches and complete challenges to earn Fame, Summer Tokens, and bragging rights among Aeternum’s angling elite.

By completing daily and weekly event tasks — from performances to fishing and festive missions — you’ll earn Summer Tokens, redeemable at Medleyfaire shops for:

• Exclusive cosmetics — themed armor and weapon skins, emotes, and more.

• Event furnishings — bring the Medleyfaire spirit to your home.

• Seasonal consumables — helpful (and sometimes humorous) tools for your adventures.

The 2025 token shop features all-new items alongside returning favorites, giving newcomers and veterans alike plenty to discover.

Medleyfaire is just one part of Season 9: Season of the Banner, launching July 29. Between performances and fishing excursions, sharpen your skills in:

• Capture the Flag PvP

• New 3v3 Arena map

• Open-world events and world bosses

• Upcoming changes to Outpost Rush and XP rewards

Aeternum never sleeps — and neither should your blade.

From the largest settlements to the quietest fishing spots, the Medleyfaire touches every corner of the island. Whether you’re a musical virtuoso, a master angler, or simply here for the fireworks, there’s something waiting for you in the summer breeze.

Greetings, Adventurers!

As we approach the next season, we want ensure we keep players updated on what to expect from New World: Aeternum in the coming months. We have a number of exciting updates planned for Season 9 and beyond that we can’t wait to tell you more about.

Below is a outline of the upcoming release roadmap that we are working on. We’ll be sharing more about these exciting updates after the launch of Season 9.

Next: Season 9 - Season of the Banner

• Capture The Flag Mode

• CTF Map 1 - Frozen Pass

• CTF Map 2

• 3v3 Arena Map - “Verdant Court”

• OPR Map 3 (Preview)

• 2 New World Bosses

• Combat / PVP Updates

• Artifacts, Perks, Seasonal Events

In Development - Season 10

• New Zone

• New Raid

• Endgame Progression Systems Overhaul

• Procedural Expeditions w/Extraction

• Next Gen Umbrals

• Set Bonuses

• Customizable HUD

• Attributes Saved with Gear Sets

In Development - ...And Beyond

• New Weapon

• Raid Difficulties

• New PVP Mode

• Pick-Up Wars

• New Heartrunes

• Endgame Reputation Systems

• Zone Uplevel

• Global Crafting Storage

In Exploration

• New Weapons

• New Raids

• New Zones

• Territory System Overhaul

• Influence Tower Claim/Siege System with Building

• All Instanced Content Available in Matchmaking

• Ranked PVP

• Company Hall with Storage

• Invasions Mode with Difficulties

• Groups in Soul Trials, Raids in Expeditions

• New Exploration / Collection Systems

• Zone Uplevels

• Account-Wide Progression

• New Travel Mechanics

Season 9: Season of the Banner launches with the full release of Capture the Flag, a PvP game mode that pits teams against each other in fast-paced, objective-driven battles. Work together to control the battlefield, secure the flag, and earn rewards. This mode builds on the PvP-focused enhancements of past seasons, bringing fresh competition to Aeternum.

In addition to Capture the Flag, players can expect balance adjustments, performance improvements, and expanded seasonal progression as part of New World: Aeternum’s ongoing commitment to improving core gameplay. Here’s everything coming in Season 9:

Capture the Flag makes its full debut in Season 9. The mode launches with two maps, named by the community, Frozen Pass and Forbidden City—in a 50/50 rotation. Players can expect classic flag-capturing chaos with a New World: Aeternum twist.

Season 9 also sees the full release of the Temple map for 3v3 Arena combat. Prepare for tight corridors and tactical team fights in this ancient setting.

• Anti-Grouping Curse: Stay too close to other players in free-for-all (FFA), and you’ll start accumulating a debuff that reduces outgoing damage and increases damage taken. Kill to reduce stacks. Die to reset.

• Reward Improvements: Faster chest interactions, increased doubloon drops, and max gearscore on doubloon shop items were increased and the spread was narrowed (lower min gear score.

New and reworked Artifacts join the hunt:

• Plagueherald (Helmet)

• Yeeterson (Warhammer)

• Crescent’s Wave (Greatsword)

• Vengeance (Life Staff Rework)

• Grey Wizard’s Hat (Hat Rework)

• Creed (Feet Rework)

Both Free and Premium Season Tracks return with new cosmetics, boosts, and seasonal gear. A deep dive into the Reward Track will be released closer to launch.

The Summer Medleyfaire returns to Aeternum and will be live throughout Season 9! This seasonal favorite transforms settlements into festival hubs filled with music, fishing, and festive rewards. Players can once again participate in:

• Musical Performances: Team up with friends or go solo using the in-game rhythm mini-game. New songs and rewards may be available this season.

• Fishing for Fame: Catch rare fish, complete fishing-related tasks, and exchange them for exclusive cosmetics and furnishings.

• Event Tokens and Rewards: Complete daily and weekly Medleyfaire tasks to earn Summer Tokens, used to purchase unique skins, emotes, housing items, and consumables from event vendors.

Expect returning favorites alongside updated event rewards.

• Admiral Blackpowder: Aug 5–11

• Empress Zhou: Sept 9–15

• Mammoth Mahantaram: Oct 7–13

• Double Refining XP: Aug 19–25

• Double Weapon XP: Sept 23–29

• Double Refining XP: Oct 21–27

Get an early look at the newest Outpost Rush map before its full launch in Season 10. A special Preview Event will run for a limited time during Season 9, giving players a chance to test out the new battlefield.

New skins and cosmetics will roll out across July, August, and September. Expect seasonal flair and returning fan favorites.

Seasonal servers will not return in Season 9 and are not planned for future seasons.

Get ready to capture, conquer, and climb the ranks in New World: Aeternum’s Season 9. See you in Aeternum.

Players get a sneak peek of the new Capture the Flag map this weekend and stock up during the preview weekend with the Clever Twitch Cache—a limited-time Twitch Drops campaign packed with powerful consumables and valuable materials.

Start: July 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM PDT

End: July 7, 2025 @ 10:00 AM PDT

Watch Time Required: 6 hours

Eligible Channels: All streamers in the New World: Aeternum Category

Watch any participating stream for 6 cumulative hours during the event to claim all of the following:

• 5× Vial of Suspended Azoth

• 25× Dark Matter

• 3× Gypsum Orbs

• 10× Infused Health Potions

• 5× Infused Mana Potions

• 5× Fruit Salad

• 5× Tostones

• 5× Powerful Oakflesh Balm

• 5× Powerful Gemstone Dust

These items are designed to give you a strong start heading into the next phase of the war. Don’t miss your chance to grab this bundle!

How to Earn Twitch Drops:

1. Link your Twitch and New World: Aeternum accounts here

2. Watch any eligible stream for at least 6 hours

3. Claim your rewards directly through Twitch, then redeem them in-game!

Reminder: These rewards are only available during the event window—July 4 to July 7. Make sure your accounts are linked, your watch time is tracked, and your inventory is ready!

The Castle map is a large, symmetrical arena built with high-risk objectives, vertical movement, and tactical creativity in mind.

We sat down with the development team to break down the map’s design, the unique gameplay mechanics it supports, and how player feedback has shaped its evolution since the Preview Weekend.

The Castle map was designed to offer a more expansive play space while still supporting the fast-paced, objective-based gameplay central to Capture the Flag.

Central High-Risk Path: A short, direct route runs through the middle of the map, providing the fastest path to the enemy flag—but also the most dangerous.

Elevated Side Lanes: Each side of the map includes raised platforms, obstacles, and multiple paths. These areas feature jump pads for creative movement and quick escapes.

Symmetry with Visual Distinction: While the map is symmetrical for competitive balance, one side has been visually marked with corruption effects to help players keep track of orientation during matches.

“We were inspired by the Dynasty art style of Ebonscale Reach,” the team shared. “We added corrupted elements to one side of the map to create clear visual differentiation and help with in-match navigation.”

The open midsection creates opportunities for long-range combat, while the sides offer cover and flanking routes—giving all weapon types room to shine.

Power-Up Placement and Use

Jump pads aren’t just for mobility—they play a strategic role in flag runs. Power-ups are placed along the perimeter of the map, encouraging players to take alternative routes that reward clever movement and timing. Following the feedback during the first Preview Weekend, several power-ups were adjusted for clarity and effectiveness:

• Damage Power up: Empower duration increased to 30 seconds

• Heal Power up: Healing now provides a flat 10,000 health

• Speed Power up: Haste duration increased to 7 seconds

Challenges and Solutions

Designing a symmetrical map presented some early hurdles. Players often found it hard to identify which side they were on, especially in the heat of battle. Adding corrupted visuals to one side significantly improved orientation. Similarly, early testing revealed it was difficult to track flag carriers due to the map’s scale. Adding a visible beam on flag carriers solved that issue and helped focus team objectives.

The team has implemented flexible live-tuning tools that allow them to adjust key settings on the fly. These include:

• Flag respawn and lockout durations

• Player respawn delays

• Power-up spawn timers

• Scoring rules and win conditions

These tools will allow for responsive tuning during Season 9 and beyond.

The team is already testing additional variants and rule sets for future updates:

Neutral Flag Variant: In addition to the enemy flags, a neutral flag spawns in the center of the map, with both teams racing to capture and score.

First-to-Three Scoring: Alternate pacing and match lengths to suit different playstyles and competitive formats. Advanced Rulesets: Competitive-focused formats such as sudden death or a one-flag mode are possible future variants.

With new mechanics, improved balance, and live-tuning flexibility, Season 9 lays the groundwork for deeper competitive play and evolving variants in the months ahead. Whether you’re coordinating a team push, pulling off a last-second escape, or fine-tuning your loadout for the perfect flag run, this new mode brings fresh opportunities for strategy and skill.

Stay sharp, and we’ll see you on the battlefield.