While the term 'survival' has often come up when describing New World, the few survival elements that the game had in previous iterations have since been removed and the game has shifted to more traditional MMO features.Īs players explore the map, they'll fight not only wildlife but also a variety of undead and supernatural enemies. As an 'Open World'-MMO it aims to set itself apart from other online games by offering players a vast world to explore and a lot of freedom when it comes to playstyles. The game was originally framed in the mid-1600s colonization period, but has since shifted towards a more fantasy-focused setting. There is another reason so many are drawn to Aeternum: Azoth - the same substance that can corrupt those who come in contact with it - is also a rare and powerful material which plays a vital role in the game as it can empower players, foes and items. As the latest wave of explorers, players face not only the island's dangerous and corrupted wildlife, but also the undead remains of previous expeditions, that have been lying in wait for centuries. Check out all our guides or start with the Ultimate Beginner Guide.Īmazon's New World MMO takes place in Aeternum, a supernatural island which is home to a dark power. With the game in public testing and launch being near, we are no longer updating it but have instead created dozens of new guides.

This guide contains all the information published about New World up until beta.

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