The latest update for “New World” introduces a significant expansion called “Rise of the Angry Earth,” set to launch on October 3, 2023. This expansion brings numerous features and changes to the game, aimed at enhancing player experience and gameplay variety. Here are some key highlights:
- New Features and Changes:
- Mounts: For the first time, players will be able to ride mounts through the game’s landscapes.
- New Weapon: The addition of a new weapon type, the Flail.
- New Gear Rarity: Artifacts are being introduced as a new gear rarity.
- New Expedition: The expansion includes a new expedition called The Savage Divide.
- New Story and Progression: Players will explore a transformed zone known as the Elysian Wilds and experience a revamped storyline and progression system.
- Season 3 Updates:
- Influence Races: A new competitive feature where factions vie for territorial control through open-world combat.
- Revamped Main Storyline Quests: The quests in Edengrove and Great Cleave have been overhauled based on player feedback, offering more variety and new surprises.
- System Changes: Removal of certain perks like Creature Bane Perks and Expertise, with balance adjustments to weapons and gear accordingly.
- Technical Improvements:
- Alongside the expansion, “New World” has updated system requirements to ensure better performance, including upgraded minimum and recommended specifications for PC hardware.
- Public Test Realm (PTR):
- Before the official release, a PTR phase will allow players to test new features and provide feedback, which includes instant leveling for test characters to ensure accessibility to the new content.
This update aims to deepen the player’s engagement with the game through both content-rich expansions and thoughtful gameplay adjustments based on community feedback. For more detailed information and to keep up with future announcements, you can visit the official “New World” website or their YouTube channel for the latest dev updates (New World – Open World MMO PC Game).
