Amazon Games Studios has announced fresh start servers for New World, one of the community’s most-requested features. These Fresh Start Worlds will go live next month on November 2, 2022, giving players a chance to explore an uncharted version of Aeternum.
Fresh starts have become increasingly popular among MMORPGs, especially ones that feature player-driven economies and the chance for users to claim a world’s finite landmass as part of their territory. Following in the steps of ArcheAge and other MMOs, New World will allow explorers to jump into a server in which the playing field is still relatively even. This is no doubt in response to claims that New World isn’t particularly inviting to newer players, with veterans having seemingly “broken” the economy on existing servers.
“All coins, loot, and characters must originate in these servers,” the latest New World statement reads. “That means no powerful or rich Adventurers can transfer into any of the new worlds. A blank canvas complete with a revamped starting experience awaits.”
We also have a release date for Brimstone Sands, a major New World expansion that introduces challenging new content, features, and reworks. The expansion will officially launch on October 18, 2022.
New World Brimstone Sands
Brimstone Sands Zone
Brimstone Sands is a new zone unlike anything else in Aeternum. Look forward to new enemies to fight, a new territory to control, and new stories to uncover.
The Ennead Expedition
Players must challenge the Corrupted Legion head-on and delve into Ancient Ruins where they will face the vigilant Anubian Guardians and solve hieroglyphic puzzles to achieve new power.
Heartgem Abilities
Adventurers can now further customize their playstyle through Heartrune Abilities.
Revamped Starting Experience
We’ve completely redesigned the early levels of New World, so players who start the game or roll a new character will experience brand new stories and quests. Player feedback on quest variety, AI variety, more streamlined questlines with less running back and forth, and improved storytelling in those early stages of the game.
Greatsword Weapon
Get ready for a new weapon — the Greatsword. This two-handed blade utilizes stances to adapt to different situations. Learn the risks and rewards of each option to survive in battle.
Having recently celebrated its first anniversary, it will be interesting to see what long-time New World players make of the Fresh Start Worlds and Brimstone Sands expansion. Perhaps it will become an ideal MMO for those playing on Steam Deck?
