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Twitch Drop: 3v3 Arena Preview Weekend

by nickibre

Greetings, Adventurers! Gear up for battle with the Hearty Twitch Cache, packed with essential consumables to keep you sharp in the arena. Whether you’re diving into combat or honing your tactics, this cache has what you need to stay in the fight. Watch any New World stream on Twitch with Drops enabled from June 17 at 10AM PT (1PM ET / 5PM UTC) to June 23 at 10AM PT to earn your reward. This is a time-based Drop—just watch for 6 hours, and the cache is yours. Don’t forget to claim your reward on Twitch once you’ve hit the time goal. See you in the arena! Here's what you'll earn in your Hearty Cache: 5× Vial of Suspended Azoth 25× Dark Matter 3× Gypsum Orbs 15× Infused Health Potion 5× Infused Regeneration Potion 5× Banana Parfait 5× Powerful Honing Stone 5× Powerful Gemstone Dust All items will be delivered simultaneously once you've claimed your reward. 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 ste...

Arena Deep Dive: New 3v3 Map Preview

by nickibre

Get ready to test your skill, coordination, and adaptability in the newest 3v3 Arena battleground coming to New World: Aeternum. This all-new map — the largest Arena yet — is entering the fight with a limited-time Preview Weekend from June 17 through June 23, ahead of its full integration in Season 9. Here’s everything you need to know before stepping into the ring.A New Kind of ArenaWhile the name of the map will ultimately be voted on by the community, the location itself is already steeped in mystery. Deep within Aeternum, Syndicate explorers have uncovered an ancient site, its purpose long forgotten and its builders unknown. Though its weathered stonework suggests ties to early civilizations, the effigies and motifs hint at something far more primal — a place where animals or spirits were once worshiped, or perhaps feared.That power hasn’t faded. It lingers — drawing adventurers who seek to understand it, and fighters who would claim it through combat.This new map isn’t just visual...

June Store Showcase

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2gNcKrR6liso9wsh4mrNRS/946915beb248eea811312fdf9c930a40/NWA_Danse_Macbre_Hero_Final_1920x1080_CT-000019225.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! This isn’t your average wardrobe update—unless your average includes lace, menace, and void-infused accessories. The Danse Macabre Bundle has twirled its way into the store, and it’s ready to conjure some chaos. Whether you’re channeling dark elegance or just want to hex your enemies in style, this gothic collection is the perfect match. STORE ITEMS Danse Macabre Bundle: The full set for the sorceress who doesn’t just cast spells—she makes a statement. Equal parts vintage elegance and eerie charm, this is how you dress for the end of the world (or at least the next war). The Bundle Includes: Elegant Sorceress’s Victorian Hat: A wide-brimmed nod to the witching hour. Ideal for those who like their headwear dramatic and their presence undeniable. Elegant Sorceress’s Frilled Dress: Layers of lace, a touch of menace...

New World: Aeternum Update 1.3.27

by nickibre

Greetings, Adventurers! New World: Aeternum Update 1.3.27 downtime will begin at 5:00 AM PT (1200 UTC) on June 3rd and last approximately 1.5 hours. Check out the full release notes, including other notable fixes, below. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5WjyT9PeUbdmbihocgl6t2/7d032d374ca8a288ff0632bbbf1fba4f/NWA_S8AnnouncementScreenshots_EventRewards_Final_740x416_WEB_CT-000017375.jpg Seasonal Server 2 Seasonal Server 2 is our take on a hardcore experience. We’ve built this to reward you for flexing your mastery and knowledge of the game. Additionally, we want to open up all the content for all our players in this time limited experience. The major changes we have made for this server are: No Main Questline - We’ve built a new, very expedited quest line to follow. This questline will give you all the experience needed for your character to reach maximum level in approximately 6 hours. It will also introduce you to the new mechanic we’re using for progressing your character on ...

May Store Showcase

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5zX2j6lkMjmLLbhBtS2thq/bb020edf250126dd19cc944e7000b312/NWA_Kitsune_May_MTX_Final_1920x1080_CT-000019437.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New month, new gear. The store has been updated with a fresh lineup of items to help you stand out and strike hard in style across Aeternum. Whether you’re exploring the wilds or entering the fray, these new arrivals bring flair—and just a little fear—to your loadout. STORE ITEMS Harness the spirit of the fox with the new Kitsune Anchor Bundle, now available in the in-game store. Inspired by myth and built for battle, this bundle combines sleek, ceremonial design with sharp, supernatural edge. Whether you’re leading the charge with a gleaming Greatsword or supporting allies with a staff blessed by ancient energy, this set makes every moment feel legendary. This Bundle Includes: Kitsune Apparel Skin – Graceful yet battle-ready, this fox-masked ensemble channels both tradition and ferocity. Every detail—from the flo...

New World: Aeternum - Hardcore Seasonal World

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/7Ck92QOCuvRgANqNuPlPog/9a1ea6a81331116b1570dc40aa5ccaed/NWA_Hardcore_Seasonal_World_Final_1920x1080_EN_CT-000019291.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! We’re excited to give more details on our upcoming Season 8 Seasonal World. This Hardcore Seasonal World will be open to players for a limited time and have unique rules and settings. Seasonal World Opens: June 3 Seasonal World Closes: July 8 In the Hardcore Seasonal World, players will progress from zero to endgame-ready in just a few hours. There’s a new questline that replaces the traditional Main Story Quest with content tailored to guide you through Hardcore’s unique progression and crafting loop. There’s faster gear access that allows you to reach endgame crafting and Artifact acquisition sooner than ever before. This isn’t a grind—it’s a sprint. Accelerated crafting tiers with simplified requirements. Artifact access is streamlined so you can experiment with builds quickly. Endgame materials are ...

Expeditions Unleashed: World Bosses Emerge

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3M53HtaoTS8AAV7ZxYyh43/2b04477d7e1d214a80008db87e3c74d5/NWA_World_Boss_Schedule_Final_1920x1080_CT-000018993.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Expedition threats are breaking free. With Expeditions Unleashed, we’re bringing some of New World: Aeternum’s most fearsome bosses out of the dungeons and into the open world. Event Details: Prepare to face three of Aeternum’s most formidable foes—this time, outside the safety of Expedition walls. During Expeditions Unleashed, iconic bosses will emerge into the open world on a rotating schedule. Players Item Level 65+ can take on these world-threatening enemies for rewards: * Stampeding Devourer (Mammoth): May 20 – May 26 * Golden Scarab Lord Kephri: June 17 – June 23 * Infernal Ifrit: July 15 – July 21 What are World Boss encounters? World Bosses are open-world, large-scale versions of iconic Expedition bosses. These timed events spawn across specific locations throughout Aeternum. Players can trigger the en...

New World: Aeternum – Season 8 Steam Sale

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https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/1KZQ5DTaX7hzyBKzwe9mvN/b7c18fcbd3ed54c7d00f75a8cc4c478c/NWA_Steam_Weekend_Sale_Promo_1920x1080_EN_ESRB_CT-000018963.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Season 8: Season of the Divide has arrived, bringing a new OPR map, new game mode preview events, world boss events, and a hardcore seasonal server. To celebrate, all editions, including the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, of New World: Aeternum are now 30% off from May 15-19 on Steam. Whether you’re returning to Aeternum or joining the fight for the first time, there’s never been a better time to jump in. We’ll see you in Aeternum!

Twitch Drops: Vinespun Weapon Skin Set

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/Bt4FXDe4Fgo1ShwBaeW1n/c97658be64a3466634f7dade49ec51a5/NW_TWITCH_Campaign_1920x1080_CT-000018678.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! To celebrate the launch of Season 8: Season of the Divide, we’re bringing back a beloved cosmetic collection: the Vinespun Weapon Skin Set. Originally released for New World: Aeternum’s launch, this set is being un-vaulted for a limited time to give new and returning players a second chance to collect it. Watch any New World stream on Twitch with Drops enabled from May 13 at 10AM PT (5PM UTC) through May 16 at 10AM PT (5PM UTC) to earn all 7 weapon skins across a total of 10 hours of watch time. As a time-based drop, each reward unlocks automatically once you reach the required cumulative viewing time. Be sure to claim each reward on Twitch as you go to continue progressing toward the next. Here’s what you can earn during the event: * After 1 hour, unlock the Gaia Disc Round Shield and Garden Wall Tower Shield. * At 2 hou...

New World: Aeternum: Capture the Flag Preview Weekend

by nickibre

Greetings Adventurers! Capture the Flag is bringing fast, focused PvP action to New World: Aeternum. Get a first look at the new mode during a limited-time preview event: Preview Event Start: Friday, May 16 Preview Event End: Monday, May 19 Capture the Flag offers a new way to dive into intense, short-duration matches where quick decisions and sharp teamwork make all the difference. The goal behind Capture the Flag was simple: create a PvP mode that’s instantly understandable, endlessly replayable, and a true test of quick thinking under pressure. Pick a Role, Play Your Way Every Capture the Flag match is a balance of offense, defense, and rapid adaptation. Players naturally fall into roles — carrier, defender, chaser, protector — but how you fill that role depends entirely on your team’s strategy and your build. Carrying the flag isn’t easy. Slowed movement, increased incoming damage, and reduced healing keeps things balanced, while using certain movement abilities will cause you to d...

Season 8: Season of the Divide - Release Notes

by nickibre

Season 8 begins May 13 at 5:00AM PT (1:00PM UTC) with the launch of Season of the Divide, a massive update packed with PvP experimentation, combat overhaul, and the debut of hardcore seasonal servers. Whether you’re chasing leaderboard glory in new game modes, testing your skill in permadeath adventures, or perfecting your build with Artifact upgrades and balance changes — there’s more to fight for than ever before. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3rrw07V1aeSm2Y4WOPCugn/b11a023f1b30599854523932716964ec/NWA_S8AnnouncementScreenshots_WEB_CTF_A_Final_1920x1080_WEB_CT-000017375.jpg New PvP Modes & Maps Capture the Flag, Outpost Rush: Barebones, and a new Arena map join the roster during limited-time preview events. You’ll also find a permanent addition in Coral Divide, a vertical, ocean-themed Outpost Rush map with strategic fort clashes and redesigned objectives. PvP map rotations are now hourly, and new features like PvP Camps, team UI, and pre-match Ready Up deepen the tactica...

Season 8: Season of the Divide – Free and Premium Reward Tracks

by nickibre

https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2Wcz20wrJbBbQitI5OrmEA/1f1dd51f36dd39b9b0ada8d31bdafa08/NWA_S8_Tracks_01_1920x1080_CT-000018958.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Season 8 features 100 levels of rewards across two tracks: Free and Premium. You’ll earn rewards by completing Journey tasks, Challenges, Activity Cards, and daily bonuses. Here’s what’s waiting for you this season: Free Track Highlights Across the Free Track, you’ll unlock a mix of currencies, materials, cosmetics, and power boosts. Key items include: * The Welcome Pack: Includes 1 Premium Food Box, 1 Box of Warding, and 1 Gypsum Orb * Coins at multiple tiers (500 to 3000 total) * Five static dye packs, including Corduroy, Paradise Vermilion, Harsh Violet, Delicate Silver, and more * Two artifact rewards: the Lich Gloves and Vampire’s Vestments * Tool skins: Sinner’s Ripper, Hook, Chopper, Scythe, Spike, and Sacrilege * Helm skins: Oblivion’s Herald Mask and Corruption’s Witness Mask * The Tainted Oratory Tent housing ski...

Springtide Bloom Comes to Aeternum

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3shAoN9fGv8gYo2BjPLfDV/7e19c4086fc3912cb6cf24ffd4096988/NWA_Springtime_Bloom_Final_1920x1080_CT-000018110.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Celebrate the season of renewal with truth, petals, and power. The Springtide Bloom event has come to Aeternum from May 13 - June 2. Revel in the beauty of nature and reap the rewards of its mysterious bounty as Bloom Heralds arrive in nearly every settlement. Truthseekers must be level 20 or higher to embark on Springtide activities and collect event-specific tokens to unlock limited-time rewards. Let the fragrance of flowers guide you to glory. Spring has awakened once again. Venture into the wilds of Aeternum to harvest the vibrant, dangerous blooms known as Wispyblooms. Protect yourself from the blight of Wispy Wasps, collect Springtide’s unique resources, and deliver them to your local Bloom Herald in exchange for Event Reputation and tokens. Use Springtide Tokens to unlock a variety of seasonal cosmetics, h...

Season of the Divide: Artifact Deep Dive

by nickibre

Greetings, Adventurers! Season 8 introduces a powerful new set of Artifacts. Whether you aim to sprint across the battlefield, outlast your foes, or sap their strength with forbidden magic, these gear pieces unlock new tactical layers for every playstyle. Let’s take a look at the new additions. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/7rF7qyqQL1Ta5FuH4ozWJx/fce547244f56d00a17a9334bfdb59624/NWA_S8_The_Divide_Artifacts_Final_1920x1080_CT-000017372.jpg OLD CROWN – MEDIUM HEADWEAR Once worn by an ancient ruler of Aeternum, the Old Crown is a majestic helm focused on versatility and durability. With its triple gems and balanced stat line, it’s perfect for hybrid builds that need elemental and physical resistances without sacrificing attributes. Royal: +10 to all Attributes. Gem Slot: Energizing Spectral Ward. Immaculate Onyx: +3% Physical Absorption. Immaculate Opal: +3% Elemental Absorption. How to get: Available through Seasonal Activities and Elite Chests in Elysian Wilds. VAMPIRE’S VES...

New World Aeternum Season 8 has Hardcore worlds with super-fast progression

by editor@pcgamesn.com

While New World's overhaul and expanded relaunch as New World Aeternum was meant to re-establish the MMO as one of the genre leaders, the initial excitement for it has been wilting. On Steam at least, player counts have been gradually tailing off ever since the initial Aeternum spike last year, but with the game's upcoming Season 8 update, it's introducing some high-risk, high-reward gameplay in new Hardcore worlds and testing out plenty of new PvP experiences too. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Amazon's New World Aeternum is about to get a very risky new PvP mode Huge New World Aeternum roadmap includes intriguing new seasonal worlds Amazon nerfs New World Aeternum's XP rewards in its new PvP zone