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New World was originally slated to launch on August 25 of last year, but thanks to a variety of 🍒pandemic-related issues – and further development time to implement community feedback – its release date has been continually pushed back. That all ends today, however, as New W꧟orld has .
Amazon Games has been working on New World for years, and the team is excited to finally give players a chance to get their hands on the game and explore the mysterious world of Aeternum. Millions of fans have already jumped into the game during its numerous betas and technical previews – a𓆉nd have helped shape New World into the game it is today.
“More than 1 million players have already set foot in Aeternum during our Beta tests, and today we are thrilled to welcome even more adventurers into New World,” Christoph Hartmann, vice president of Amazon Games, said. “New World’s epic battles, skill-based combat, beautiful setting, and deep crafting and progression make it a game you can really get lost in. And because Aeternum is a living world, created to change and evolve over time, today is ♋only the beginning—we have so much more in store for players.”
New World features all the MMO tropes you've seen throughout the genre, although it brings a unique action-based combat system to the fray. There's also a flexible system for building out your character, as you'll level up weapons as you use them and can quickly change your playstyle just by changing your gear.
If you're unfamiliar with New World, here's a quick look at what it has to offer:
- War: Epic siege warfare on a massive scale, with up to 100 players on the battlefield at once. The outcome of each war determines which company of players controls contested territories or settlements—and the resources they contain.
- Outpost Rush: Teams of 20 players from two competing factions fight for control of fortifications and resources in this max-level instanced game mode that combines player vs. environment and player vs. player combat.
- Expeditions: Five-player instanced dungeons that take players into the farthest corners and deepest depths of Aeternum, where they’ll face deadly foes and uncover truths about the island.
- Invasions: Twisted armies of Aeternum muster their forces to assault player-controlled territories, and groups of 50 players rally together to fight off waves of monsters.
To celebrate the arrival of New💟 World, Amazon Prime members can pick up the exclusive Pirate Pack – which includes a Pirate character skin, emote, and $4.00 of in-game currency. Several other Prime Gaming perks will be arriving throughout 🌟the year, so keep your eyes peeled for more info in the coming weeks.