Summary
TheNew World: Aeternumdev team gathered to explain what players can expect in Season 7. They also showcased everything currently in development forNew World: Aeternumand shared ideas inspired by player feedback. However, in full transparency, the team comments that they are still exploring these ideas, and some don’t have a set timeline for implementation, while others might never make it into the game.
New World: Aeternumis a streamlined version ofNew World, featuring improved storytelling and an optimized progression system. This version was developed to prepare for theconsole release ofNew World. It required interface adjustments, controller input presets, toggles for target locking, and other features tailored to console players. Released on October 15,New World: Aeternumincludes all major content from the PC version ofNew World, including theRise of the Angry Earthexpansion and all updates since the MMORPG’s original launch in 2021.
In the first post-launch dev update followingAeternum’srelease, game director Scot Lane and other developers shared a roadmap outlining what fans can expect in Season 7 ofNew World. DubbedLiving Roadmap, the planning breaks down updates into three categories: Next Season, In-Development, and In-Exploration. The Next Season section focuses on short-term updates for the MMORPG’s seventh season, including new artifacts and perks, a fresh Outpost Rush map, upgrades to mutated expeditions, combat balances, and the return of someNew World’s seasonal eventspreviously exclusive to the PC version.
New World Season 7 Will Introduce Seasonal Worlds
The main highlight of Season 7 is the introduction of Seasonal Worlds. According to the game’sofficial blog, these limited-time servers offer a unique gameplay experience. The first Seasonal World will focus onNew World’s notorious World PvPand feature loot dropped on player death and exclusive items. Players who join these servers can carry their progress and rewards forward once the season ends. The In-Development section of the roadmap covers mid-term updates, such as more Seasonal Worlds, revamped invasion mode, new PvP modes, and several other additions.
Meanwhile, the In-Exploration section includes ideas being discussed and tested by the development team. Some are inspired by features they’d like to add, while others are based on player feedback. These concepts, which may or may not be included in the game, consist of ranked PvP, zone uplevels, new weapons, new raids, additional PvE modes, a siege system, and much more. Amazon Games wants to be more transparent regardingNew World: Aeternumfeaturesand seasons so players can expect more dev updates in the future.
New World: Aeternum
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. As a shipwrecked explorer who washes ashore on the mysterious island, forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.Discover the island of Aeternum: Explore a massive, beautiful world and uncover the secret truth of the eternal island and its strange inhabitants. Endless opportunities to fight, forage, and forge await among the island’s wilderness and ruins.Play your way: Play solo or use cross-platform play to team up with others, or compete head-to-head in a variety of PvP battles. Customize the look, skills, and abilities of your character, and experiment with different builds to suit your play style.Swords, guns & sorcery: Control magical forces or wield deadly melee and ranged weapons. Timing and positioning are key to defeating enemies in combat. Use your skills to survive the island’s horrors and reap its valuable rewards.Grow in power: Gather resources and refine them into working materials to craft powerful new potions, weapons and gear, and increase your power and skill in combat.Summon your mount: Master horses, dire wolves, and lions, each with a unique look, dyeable equipment and a name you may set. Level up your Riding Trade Skill to earn upgrades like increased speeds, buffs and higher tier consumable food for your mount.
