Summary
Amazon has announced that the closed beta for its upcoming MMORPGNew World: Aeternumwill be held from July 11 to July 17. Amazon’s MMORPGNew Worldlaunched on PC in 2021, serving as the publisher’s first-ever release. The game has seen a multitude of changes and updates since its initial launch, and now, Amazon is prepared to bring the game to consoles withNew World: Aeternum.
The launch ofAeternumwill mark the first time console players will get to experienceNew World. Previously a PC-exclusive title,New Worldhas been praised for its gorgeous landscapes and exploration.New World: Aeternumwill launch with all the features of the originalNew World,as well as extended content, and will include the paid expansionRise of the Angry Earth. Developer Amazon Games Orange County is tweaking the game to makeAeternumthe best version ofNew Worldavailable upon release. The PC game has controller support, but forAeternum, the controller gameplay has been optimized to provide players with the best experience possible.Aeternumis also adding to the game’s story, including new characters, cinematics, and enhanced dialogue. In terms of gameplay,Aeternumalso adds a large-scale PvP zone, a challenging 10-player raid, and new end-game solo trials.
For players itching to dive into the game, Amazon Games has announced thatNew World: Aeternum’s closed beta will start on July 11 and end on July 17. This beta will be available to players on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. To participate, players just need to. Players selected to participate will be notified via email before the beta kicks off.
New Players, New Story, New World
New World’s story campaign ended with season 5, paving the way forAeternumand a new beginning that more people than ever will be able to experience. Amazon Games has also confirmed crossplay between the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game, a feature that will also be available during the beta, enabling players on both systems to experience the new story together. Players who participate in the beta won’t be getting a jump start on the game, as progress made in the beta will not be carried over to the full release. A beta for the PC version ofNew World: Aeternumwill be held sometime before the game’s full launch later this year.
The long rumoredNew World:Aeternumlaunches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 15. On PC, the game will be free to players who own bothNew Worldand theRise of the Angry Earthexpansion.
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 can set. Level up your Riding Trade Skill to earn upgrades like increased speeds, buffs and higher tier consumable food for your mount.
