{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000192-2b0b-de0d-a1d7-afcbf8a80000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/new-world-aeternum-video-game-release-date-details","headline":"8 cool things to know about Amazon Games’ ‘New World: Aeternum’ for new and returning players","description":"Explore a cursed island plagued by mystery when 'New World: Aeternum' launches globally on October 15. What story will you bring to the Eternal Isle?","datePublished":"2024-10-04T16:00:00Z","dateModified":"2024-10-04T16:00:00Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Timmy Palmieri, Editorial Content Manager, Amazon Games"}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/0c9cc78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x800+0+0/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F2c%2F42%2F13c9aac64a98b08a2263c8f78893%2Fnwa-keyart-secondary-heroic-1920x1080.jpg","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# 8 cool things to know about Amazon Games’ ‘New World: Aeternum’ for new and returning players\n\n*Explore a cursed island plagued by mystery when 'New World: Aeternum' launches globally on October 15. What story will you bring to the Eternal Isle?*\n\nSince *New World* first launched on PC in September 2021, the game has grown, changed and adapted thanks to player feedback, seasonal content, and expansive narratives. More features, expeditions, weapons, threats, zones, and game modes have all drifted onto the Eternal Isle of Aeternum, along with revamped main storyline quests and vast quality of life improvements.\n\nNow, Amazon Games is releasing *New World: Aeternum*, the definitive New World experience, on console and PC. Explore even more diverse environments like the Cursed Mists zone, further uncover the island’s mysteries through new activities such as the Hive of the Gorgons raid, and forge your future with additional customization options for every type of adventurer.\n\n![An image of a purple gaming setup with a screen showing an illustration. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7ab99c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa9%2F30%2F6c750c0442ea9b60c41a7a77f949%2Fprimegaming-pr-hero-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n- [How to get free games and in-game content with your Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/how-to-get-free-games-and-in-game-content-with-your-prime-membership)\n\nWhether you’re new to the game or a returning player, here are eight things to know before you embark on your next adventure to the Eternal Isle. You can also [pre-order now](https://www.newworld.com/en-us) to receive the Azoth Stalker Wolf Mount and play at launch on October 15.\n\n*New World: Aeternum* is a thrilling action RPG (role-playing game) experience for console and PC players, with a vibrant world, vast and beautiful setting, dynamic, real-time action combat, and the freedom for players to choose how to forge their destiny. Players can opt to adventure solo or team up with others as they traverse the stunning and diverse natural setting, build a home or a stronghold to defend their community, engage in thrilling real-time action combat through small- and large-scale player-versus-player battles, and unravel the mysteries of Aeternum.\n\n*New World: Aeternum* is a comprehensive refresh of *New World* coming to consoles and PC. It's packed with brand-new content and features, shaped by years’ worth of player feedback.\n\n![Still from Amazon Games’ 'New World: Aeternum'](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/94d0d83/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F30%2Fc8%2F11c07eff494ab830267683675942%2Fabout-amazon-inline-nw-sgf-press-screenshots-stalker-b-v02-1.jpg)\n\n*New World: Aeternum* will launch on October 15, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.\n\n![Person sitting on couch playing Xbox game, showing game library on Fire TV](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/389b3da/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+125+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F5f%2F04%2F9eb5bc4f456b98c368f3d71c9b50%2Fabout-amazon-inline-1387-xbox-faraday-prstills-1-ots-tvremote-delivery1-1750x1000-v2.jpg)\n\n- [Xbox comes to Amazon Fire TV: Play popular games without a console](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tv)\n\nYes. *New World: Aeternum* allows players on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam (PC) to all play together on the same server. Players can use cross-platform play to team up with others or compete head-to-head in small- and large-scale player-versus-player battles.\n\n![Still from Amazon Games’ 'New World: Aeternum'](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/39b1873/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F91%2Fab%2Fd68f59a748ab88b472ff580950e5%2Fabout-amazon-inline-nwa-announce-3v3arenas-mapa-01-1920x1080-1.jpg)\n\n*New World: Aeternum* has been fully enhanced to look, feel, and perform great on console. Players can expect a console-friendly user interface and user experience, several combat action optimizations (such as Target Locking, Aim Assist, and Smart Cast), controller accessibility features, and much more. Additionally, the console versions of *New World: Aeternum* will have the same features and future updates as their PC counterpart.\n\nPlayers entering *New World* for the first time will be placed on fresh start servers to ensure they can begin their journey on a level playing field.\n\n![Still from Amazon Games’ 'New World: Aeternum'](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7126a3a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc2%2F11%2F710995d5462dba5fa2973f377ee5%2Fabout-amazon-inline-nw-sgf-press-screenshots-world-d-v02-1.jpg)\n\nOver the past three years we’ve listened to players and made hundreds of improvements and additions to *New World*—from completely revamping the story and early levels of the game to adding new end-game expeditions and mutations, new weapons, and many quality-of-life updates and rebalances. And now, with *New World: Aeternum*, we’re adding even more, including the first- ever large-scale player-versus-player zone, new 10-player raids, and end-game solo trial challenges. If it’s been a while since you’ve played, you’ll find a really fresh and exciting experience waiting for you.\n\n*New World: Aeternum* will replace *New World* on PC starting at launch on October 15. Players who already have *New World* on PC and have purchased the *Rise of the Angry Earth* expansion will have access to all that *New World: Aeternum* offers at no extra cost, starting at launch. Players who have *New World* on PC but do not have *Rise of the Angry Earth* will need to purchase the expansion in order to access all of the content of *New World: Aeternum.*\n\nRead more about [*New World: Aeternum*, and what’s in store for players](https://www.newworld.com/en-us).\n\nNext, learn [how to get free games and in-game content with your Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/how-to-get-free-games-and-in-game-content-with-your-prime-membership).","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}