The New World: Aeternum update for New World is set to release on October 15, 2024. This major update introduces several exciting features and content enhancements aimed at enriching the player experience.
Key Features of the Aeternum Update:
- Revamped Storytelling: The game will feature enhanced dialogue, new in-game cinematics, and pre-rendered scenes to improve the narrative experience.
- Large-Scale PvP Zone: Players can look forward to the introduction of the first large-scale PvP zone, providing more dynamic combat opportunities.
- New Raids and Trials: A challenging 10-player raid and new solo end-game trials will be added, offering fresh content for groups and solo players alike.
- New Artifacts and Combat Improvements: Eight new artifacts will come with their own quest lines for upgrades, allowing players to redefine their playstyles. Combat mechanics are also being improved, including stagger effects on PvE enemies(Press Center)(Official New World: Aeternum Website).
- Season Pass and Seasonal Events: The update will include a seasonal reward track, which offers both free and premium rewards such as armor skins, weapon skins, and emotes. Seasonal events like Nightveil Hallow and Winter Convergence Festival are also on the schedule(Steam Store)(Official New World: Aeternum Website).
- Cross-Platform Play: The update will allow for cross-platform play between PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 players(Press Center).
- Quality of Life Improvements: Numerous optimizations, including performance enhancements, improved controller support, and a new starting experience for new players(Steam Store)(Official New World: Aeternum Website).
Players who own the New World base game and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion will receive access to all content for free upon the update’s release. Those who only own the base game will have limited access unless they purchase the expansion
For more detailed information, you can check the official New World website
