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Adventurer Spotlight: Newb World

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1on390DIz5aIlqW4blA9ci/1086e6c836ff719ecd2e1c20963d740f/Newb_World_Header_Image_1920.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Get to know some of your fellow Adventurers throughout Community Convergence. Our first profile spotlights Newb World, a longtime player with passion for the story of Aeternum. Newb World covers lore, guides, and unique community events on their YouTube channel. When they’re not capturing footage for series like The Story of New World, they run dailies, work towards top tier trophies, or jump into any content depending on their mood. Here’s how Newb World found their niche on Aeternum. FIRST MEMORY OF NEW WORLD “New World looked so fun in all of the trailers and pre-release tests,” Newb World said. “I was a console gamer at the time, but eventually got a nice PC, picked up the game on sale, and fell in love. After 2,000 hours, I still look forward to logging in, not to mention coming up with video ideas whilst at work.” THE START OF ...

Community Convergence

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4XqJcQYLrjhg7RYlYpkgEc/1beca16364ef94ae68e452004d8531fb/NW_CommunityAppreciationEditorialHeader_1920x1080_Final_CT-000006323.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Join us for a celebration of your time on the Eternal Isle from May 13 through June 3. Community Convergence is packed with contests, player spotlights, XP bonuses, a special players’ choice Twitch Drop, and more to give back to every Adventurer. Return to this page each Monday at 9AM during the event for a look at what’s to come for the week. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/3xsDSFZJfmXKDHdwv6TYhV/347a37b527417852b06b59aa7cf02ef9/EN_NW_CommunityConvergenceWeek2_Final_1920x1080_CT-000006529.jpg WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES Continue the celebration with another round of giveaways, player spotlights, and more! WEEKLY CONTEST Our Week 2 contest is all about creative writing. Compose a haiku about your favorite location in New World and visit our X, Instagram, and Discord for a chance to win 100,000 ...

Store Unvaulting: Devil Went Down to Aeternum

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/40M1Jmiksb6kkP1uAuM6sW/5f81a55084f18d7a8aba90fae3bb9a67/MegaMetal_Marketing.png Greetings, Adventurers! Some of your favorite Store skins like the Reaper’s Abode, Sable Dragoon, and Devil Went Down to Aeternum are coming back for a limited time. Look forward to these returning items cycling through the in-game Store throughout this month. Once available, each one can be obtained in exchange for Marks of Fortune until 6AM PT (1:00PM UTC) on June 11. Check out the full selection, including armor skins, weapon skins, emotes, and more below. FEATURED SKINS Every outfit found below is a complete set, with skins that can be applied to headwear, chestwear, gloves, legwear, and footwear. DEVIL WENT DOWN TO AETERNUM https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/7lpmaO3qwxbC88IrOqe7c3/7849f5a998dc241e4c42a9867c9afa4e/DevilWentDownToAeternum_V2_1920x1080.jpg "Proof you've outsmarted the devil himself in a fiddle play-off." Cost: 15,000 Marks of Fortune SABLE ...

Aeternum Analytics: Winter Rune Forge

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5Z1150oWv19d4ThayxsgGL/cc705c7e83385c3c215017e2e45c1c84/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_SoulTrial_IceDragon_Comp_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Improve your Winter Rune Forge experience with tips from 2 of your favorite New World content creators: Dusty and Schmeck. We also compiled key insights like player death heatmaps based on community performance. Once you’ve become a master on all things Winter Rune Forge, root for your fellow Adventurers in Runners of Aeternum, a speedrun competition through the Trial. The Winter Rune Forge is a bone-chilling gauntlet of increasingly difficult enemies for up to 10 max-level players. Overcome Rune puzzles, slay an Ophidian Construct, and fell an Ancient Ice Guardian for unique rewards. Community Stats We’ve compiled the following stats based on your performance in the Winter Rune Forge. “Trial completion rates continue to rise above 90% following the most recent weekly reset now that ...

Season of the Guardian: Artifact Deep Dive

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2z6oZsbi3C3cn7cYfamyvm/a71cee177cd045be05db722635c32061/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_SoulTrial_Enemies_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Eight brand-new Artifacts have been added to the game to redefine your playstyle in Season of the Guardian. We caught up with System Designer Isaiah Cartwright for the design philosophy behind each one. As always, every Artifact includes its own quest line for upgrades. Check out an overview of the 3 weapons and 5 armor pieces below, and then let us know what type of Artifacts you’re looking forward to in future updates. SIN - HATCHET https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5VIuAHsi4r8CVp3u5b61gE/4977b72dd4fbbe18215cc1840e979d34/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_Artifacts_Hatchet_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg This hatchet is a wickedly sharp instrument with a malevolent aura. Its finely honed edge is capable of cutting through the toughest materials effortlessly, making it a fearsome tool in t...

New World Update 5.0.1

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2xa3DQESIDmKpiyPAOKcfZ/d7331a1c48d7e71822fe848e325ced69/NW_SpringtideBloomRewards_BlossomRespite_1920x1080_Final_CT-000005590.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! New World Update 5.0.1 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (6:00AM UTC) on April 16 and last approximately 1.5 hours. Springtide Bloom is back! Craft Wispy Spritz, lure Wispy Wasps into their blast radius, and reap Wispy Wasp Goo in exchange for Springtide Tokens. Additional rewards can be earned through Springtide Centerpieces, Party Bags, Prismabloom Harvests, and the Event Shop. Explore the full release notes, including a variety of combat fixes, below. SPRINGTIDE BLOOM https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1QeFEsOUR6ndJQ7szy31OO/dd1703bc70ac9692122fe943014d30be/NW_SpringtideBloomRewards_BopDance_1920x1080_Final_CT-000005590.jpg The Time of Awakening has once again arrived. Help the enigmatic Bloom Herald unravel the mysteries of the ethereal Wispybloom for new and returning event-specifi...

Springtide Bloom

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1QeFEsOUR6ndJQ7szy31OO/dd1703bc70ac9692122fe943014d30be/NW_SpringtideBloomRewards_BopDance_1920x1080_Final_CT-000005590.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! The Time of Awakening has once again arrived. Help the enigmatic Bloom Herald unravel the mysteries of the ethereal Wispybloom for new and returning event-specific rewards. Pluck carefully from April 17 through April 30, as these precious petals attract the attention of the nefarious Wispy Wasps! Truth Seekers must be level 25 or higher to embark upon the quest for enlightenment. Springtide Villages are located in Monarch's Bluff, Everfall, Brightwood, and Weavers Fen. Check out event lore, concept art, rewards, and activities. https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/5vSpqUyyPV5sqqF4Y2sav2/cbf49702f110737e465741af736d0d0b/NW_BusyVillage_S1Announce_Springtide_V2_Final_CT-001427.jpg When the seasons on Aeternum shift from bitter winter to the blossoming of spring, the celebration of Springtide Bloom...

Aeternum’s Cooking Star

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/37csoaIluGtMi9dWSZRiER/29ca52947401286f17bba9c97d4aaed1/NW_CookingWeekHeaderIllustration_Final_1920x1080_Web_CT-000005408.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Lore Note fragments singe in the sweltering Monarch’s Bluffs tent. Dedicated members of the Syndicate, Marauders, and Covenant feverishly cook their supposedly Legendary ingredients — whispers of a fabled recipe. A dish that will grant all who devour its scrumptious contents the nutrition necessary to overcome any adversary. Amongst this rainbow of aspiration, only one will illuminate a flavor richer than the purest Azoth. Are you ready to be crowned Aeternum’s Cooking Star? FACTION COOK-OFF Prepare your favorite in-game recipe as a delectable, real life dish for a chance to win 20,000 Marks of Fortune. Both creative interpretations and faithful recreations of Aeternum cuisine are welcome. Don’t forget to also share your Faction allegiance, so that we may celebrate their supremacy. Chefs intereste...

Spectral Sovereign Store Showcase

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/BJmEYLc9PIhvNuJhmtkJx/87db5d9b5f903a3ded4da98f6631c9b2/NW_DefenderOfHarmony_Combat_1920x1080_Final_CT-000005853.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Celebrate the Season of the Guardian with a new look. This month’s selection of returning skins includes Teeming Tetrarch, Starbound Apparel, and Defender of Harmony, plus a new Store showcase featuring the Spectral Sovereign’s Visage. Each item can be obtained in exchange for Marks of Fortune. Additional player requested skins will cycle in and out of the Store throughout this month. Let us know what you want to see unvaulted in the future. Check out the full selection, including armor skins, weapon skins, emotes, and more, below. SPECTRAL SOVEREIGN'S VISAGE The Lord of Nothing will someday be Lord of All. Visit the Store for new cosmetics, plus an additional selection of Dyes. Which skins and emotes will you add to your collection? RETURNING SKINS Look forward to these items throughout this month: DEFENDE...

Season of the Guardian: Controller Sale

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4U9uXyFOmUbvR66ojQwNAz/520354727de5801ee1b753656a50a2c4/SEASON5controller1920_1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! This article was updated on April 4: Thank you for the overwhelming interest in our controller promotion. We have run out of stock at this price. Please look forward to future sales! Celebrate the release of native controller support with 30% off the Xbox Gold Shadow controller through Amazon. Use Coupon Code SEASON5 at checkout to claim your discount. This limited-time offer will run until 9AM PT on April 9 or while supplies last. Note that the promo code can only be used once per player. Learn more about the promotion details here. NATIVE CONTROLLER SUPPORT https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2z6oZsbi3C3cn7cYfamyvm/a71cee177cd045be05db722635c32061/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_SoulTrial_Enemies_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg Here’s how native controller support will enhance your experience in Aeternum. At launch, you can choose f...

Season of the Guardian

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1KCEnFDMt3DoPlnXhukwFm/bd11cc8f732dfadf86e7879a6393bad3/NW_S5_SotG_1920x1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Season of the Guardian downtime will begin for all regions at 5AM PT (12PM UTC) on April 2. Expected downtime is 2 hours. Challenge the Winter Rune Forge, acquire new Artifacts, and experience the fully updated main story quest. This season also includes Mounts in Outpost Rush, native controller support, and Cooking Trade Skill revisions. Here’s a brief overview for you to learn more about the key additions. Check out our full breakdown of the release notes for more information on all things Season of the Guardian. NEW SEASONAL TRIAL: WINTER RUNE FORGE https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/HDWgFxF7MO7pVsZijidtR/a6ae9027e89c6caa41b0debc3342a392/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_SoulTrial_IceGuardian_Comp_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg Join up to 10 max-level players in a bone-chilling gauntlet of increasingly difficult enemies. This Seasonal Tr...

Expedition Analytics: Empyrean Forge

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/7dD5CemUAxwqtc20wlnI8L/fd6426267e1c42283a4ca4b1b6c2e0e9/NW_MariusCambat_S1Announce_EmpyreanForge_Final_CT-001427.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Learn more about the development of the Empyrean Forge through Level Designer Pride St. Clair and improve your experience with tips from 3 of your favorite New World content creators: Grumpyyrose, Sherlock Gnome, and YaBoiWiilly. We also compiled key insights like Mutation stats based on community performance. COMMUNITY STATS Following the release of Cross-World Expeditions with improved Group Finder, our completion rate for this Expedition run through the Group Finder increased from 80% to 95%. We’ve compiled the following stats based on your performance in the Empyrean Forge. PLAYER DEATH HEATMAP https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/6K3dm5bO24UdDSYjr1n56B/ce56b81775491dbcf2ddec65cbe17961/NW_EmpyreanForgeAnalytics_Heatmap_1920x1080_Final_CT-000005655.jpg BOSS BREAKDOWN https://images.ctfassets.net/j9...

Store Unvaulting: Dusk Fae Showcase

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/79o9bsRGQV8bAiNHdcCw4S/42226b536842cbefddf6ef13512e2183/nw_novemberstoreupdate_darkscion_ct-001221_1920x1080.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! Some of your favorite Store skins like the Titania’s Regalia, Oberon’s Armor, and Dark Scion are back for a limited-time. These items can be obtained in exchange for Marks of Fortune until 6AM PT (1:00PM UTC) on April 4. Following this enchanting selection of Dusk Fae apparel, additional player requested skins will cycle through the Store each month. Let us know what you want to see unvaulted in the future. Check out the full selection, including armor skins, weapon skins, emotes, and more below. DUSK FAE APPAREL BUNDLE https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/QEZNluDyXUieJl01jGRmO/45b14f23d007460d18adac912de0bd96/EN_NW_NovemberStoreUpdate_DuskFaeApparelBundle_1920x1080_CT-001221.jpg “While Aeternum is rife with corrupted souls, one can also find delicate and enchanting magic among its many spirits.” Includes...

Season of the Guardian: Update

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https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/18rIKixzOGLxnMDzCZ8sEE/b0b53ddcdd80a673647d5a419455a202/NW_S5MSQUpdateImages_IsabellaKneeling_ShatteredMTN_1920x1080_Final_CT-003266.jpg Greetings, Adventurers! This article was updated on March 22: Season of the Guardian will release on Tuesday, April 2. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to resolve issues based on PTR feedback and work together towards even more enjoyable experiences in Aeternum. You can also look forward to the full release notes at the end of next week. Thank you for playing the Season of the Guardian PTR. To better address your feedback on the upgraded combat & animation system as well as issues identified through the PTR and internal tests, Season 5 will be delayed. We appreciate your support as we continue to resolve issues and work together towards an even more enjoyable release. Stay tuned for an updated Season 5 release date in the near future. Here’s how each feature has been reshaped based ...

Winter Rune Forge Trial Deep Dive

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Greetings, Adventurers! Join up to 10 max-level players in a bone-chilling gauntlet of increasingly difficult enemies. This Seasonal Trial requires teamwork to overcome Rune puzzles, slay an Icey Construct, and fell an Ancient Ice Guardian for unique rewards. Here’s an interview going behind the scenes of the Winter Rune Forge, plus a deep dive featuring the Art Team’s process. WINTER RUNE FORGE DESIGN Join Environment Artist Carlos Lopez for a glimpse into how the Art Team brought our latest Seasonal Trial to life. SENSE OF SCALE https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2z6oZsbi3C3cn7cYfamyvm/a71cee177cd045be05db722635c32061/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_SoulTrial_Enemies_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg Level Designer Zachary Holm, Lead Artist Brian Patenaude and I brainstormed the layout for this Trial. We were all enthusiastic about the thought of dropping down from the ice floor after an intense fight. I took inspiration from the worlds in Dark Souls and Metroid Prime, specifically t...