New World: Aeternum Steam news

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• Review score67% positive
• Total reviews296,582
• Release dateSep 28, 2021
• DeveloperAmazon Game Studios
• PublisherAmazon Game Studios

Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

Company pages: Developer: Amazon Game StudiosPublisher: Amazon Game Studios

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New World: Aeternum Steam news

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• Eurogamer: Amazon закрыла ММО по «Властелину колец», но анонсировала новую игру - 15 May 2026

  Несколько источников, знакомых с обстановкой внутри американской компании Amazon, сообщили изданию Eurogamer о закрытии разработки ММО во вселенной книг « Властелин колец ». Впрочем, сотрудники подразделения Amazon Games открыто сообщили об этом в LinkedIn ещё в октябре 2025 года.

• After joking about buying Amazon MMO New World, Rust boss says to "keep hope" as he signs NDA with an "unnamed company" - 31 January 2026

  A new statement from the head of Rust developer Facepunch Studios has once again sparked hopes that canceled Amazon MMO New World could have a route to salvation. After jokingly making an offer for the rights to the MMORPG , Alistair McFarlane has now revealed that he's signing a non-disclosure agreement with an "unnamed company" and won't be talking about "anything related" to the party in question for the foreseeable future. New World players are convinced their game is the most likely possible candidate, although McFarlane cautions that it's "just conversations" and that people should "have low expectations" for now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Rust director makes a public '25 million' offer to buy axed Amazon MMO New World, because "games should never die" New World Season 10 and a free expansion see Amazon's MMORPG fly on Steam New World Aeternum Season 8 has Hardc…

• Amazon confirm New World: Aeternum will go permanently offline next year and is being delisted - 16 January 2026

  Back in October 2025, Amazon announced that their MMO game New World would no longer see updates - and now they've confirmed the full shutdown. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/amazon-confirm-new-world-aeternum-will-go-permanently-offline-next-year-and-is-being-delisted/

• Rust director makes a public '25 million' offer to buy axed Amazon MMO New World, because "games should never die" - 16 January 2026

  The clock on New World: Aeternum is officially ticking, with developer Amazon Games announcing that there's just one year left before its ambitious MMORPG is taken offline forever. But there's potentially a small spark of hope; Alistair McFarlane, COO and director of Rust dev Facepunch Studios, has made a public statement to Amazon Games suggesting he'd be prepared to pay '25 million' for the rights. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New World Season 10 and a free expansion see Amazon's MMORPG fly on Steam New World Aeternum Season 8 has Hardcore worlds with super-fast progression Amazon's New World Aeternum is about to get a very risky new PvP mode

• The Future of New World: What to Expect - 15 January 2026

  A few months ago we shared with you, our valued community, that no additional content would come to New World: Aeternum after the Nighthaven seasonal update. We also said more details on what’s happening next, alongside other essential information, would soon follow. Today, we’re here to share updates and provide transparency on where the game goes from here.New World: Aeternum will officially be taken offline from all platforms on January 31, 2027. On January 15, 2026, the title will be delisted and no longer available for purchase. Players will still be able to play New World: Aeternum on their purchased platform, and we are extending the Nighthaven season until the servers are taken offline on January 31, 2027.We want to thank the players for your dedication and passion. We are grateful for the time spent crafting the world of Aeternum with you. Together we built something special. W…

• Daggers Release Notes - 4 November 2025

  Cut through Corruption with the new Daggers weapon, featuring S tier Dexterity scaling and E Tier Strength scaling. We wanted to give you a chance to play this new weapon class despite its unfinished state, so some bugs and issues are to be expected.The Daggers implement a unique combat mechanic called Combo Points. Each hit will build Combo Points that can be consumed to activate abilities. Consume additional points to enhance each ability in a variety of ways.This weapon includes six new and unique abilities: Frenzied Slashes, Double Neck Stab, Thrusting Slice, Ambush, Crippling Sling, and Stealth. Perk Charms are also available through Reekwater and Cutlass shops.The mastery trees for Daggers are Blades and Stealth. The Blades tree focuses on applying aggressive pressure to targets via mobility, and rapid and precise attacks. The Stealth tree focuses on sneak attacks and making it di…

• Многомиллиардная катастрофа: Amazon свернула поддержку New World и отменила ММО «Властелин Колец» - 31 October 2025

  На фоне новостей о масштабных увольнениях руководство компании Amazon объявило о начале процесса сворачивания поддержки некогда популярной ММО New World . Согласно заявлению, сервера игры будут продолжать работать в течение 2026 года, но она не будет получать значимых обновлений, тогда как большая часть команды разработчиков уже распущена.

• Season 10 Minor - Release Notes - 30 October 2025

  New World: Aeternum - Season 10: Minor downtime will begin at 11:00 p.m. PT (6:00 UTC) on November 3rd and last approximately 2 hours.Reekwater Territory EnhancementsThere are major content updates to Reekwater including fixes to the Siren's Call encounter mechanics, barrel explosion systems, and overall territory stability improvements.Quality of Life ImprovementsThere are various bug fixes addressing faction missions, damage conversion gems, perk scaling issues, and MSQ progression blockers to ensure smooth gameplay across all content areas.Combat/AIReduced the power of the Distained Infliction I perk.Fixed the issue where the additional damage for the Beloved II perk was not functioning.Added a 0.1s cooldown to Lifestealer's Draught II perk to prevent the Lifesteal from triggering multiple times per activation.Fixed the issue where the Protector's Blessing feet and legs items had dup…

• As Amazon cut thousands of jobs, New World: Aeternum will see no more updates - 29 October 2025

  Amazon recently announced pretty heavy job cuts, and it seems they're pulling back on video game funding with New World: Aeternum no longer being supported. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/as-amazon-cut-thousands-of-jobs-new-world-aeternum-will-see-no-more-updates/

• New World won't be getting any more new additions following mass layoffs at Amazon - 29 October 2025

  New World has seen its last content update, with Amazon Games confirming their development of the MMO is winding down. The game's servers will be staying online in the short term. This news follows mass layoffs at Amazon, with over 14,000 roles reportedly being affected across the company and the gaming division seeing "significant" cuts. Read more

• An Update on New World - 28 October 2025

  As New World recognizes its fourth anniversary since launching on PC, we reflect on an incredible journey shaped by our dedicated player community. Your feedback and passion have been instrumental in evolving Aeternum into the world it is today, and our team is deeply grateful for this shared adventure. After four years of steady content updates and a major new console release, we've reached a point where it is no longer sustainable to continue supporting the game with new content updates.The recently launched Season 10 and Nighthaven update will serve as the final content release for New World on PC and consoles. It is only after much consideration that we've reached this decision. To thank you, the New World community, for your support over the years, we have made the Nighthaven release available to you for free. To ensure all New World players can experience this content, we also mad…

• New World Season 10 and a free expansion see Amazon's MMORPG fly on Steam - 14 October 2025

  New World is hardly a struggling game - a steady community of thousands flock to it every day on Steam alone. But its huge Aeternum update and rebrand roughly 12 months ago didn't give it the push towards MMO stardom enjoyed by the likes of World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14. However, things may be picking up. Coinciding with a new season, Amazon Games is finally making New World's first and only paid expansion free to all players. This has resulted in a huge influx, with New World clocking its highest peak player count in almost a year. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New World Aeternum Season 8 has Hardcore worlds with super-fast progression Amazon's New World Aeternum is about to get a very risky new PvP mode Huge New World Aeternum roadmap includes intriguing new seasonal worlds

• Rise of the Angry Earth Expansion is Now Free - 13 October 2025

  Nighthaven has finally arrived! We’re excited to announce that the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion is now included for free in the base New World game for all PC players, as part of the Season 10: Nighthaven launch celebration. This offer applies only to PC players who haven't previously purchased the expansion. Thank you to our incredible community and good luck exploring the mysterious lands of Nighthaven!FAQHow can I get access to the Rise of the Angry Earth Expansion?For PC players who have purchased the New World base game, but have not previously purchased the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, you should automatically receive the Rise of the Angry earth expansion. This will not require a separate download. Once the Season 10 update has been downloaded, players will be able to play all of the content in New World: Aeternum.What if I recently purchased the Rise of the Angry Earth…

• Season 10: Nighthaven - Release Notes - 10 October 2025

  New World: Aeternum - Season 10: Nighthaven downtime will begin at 5:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. UTC) on October 13 and last approximately 2 hours. Explore a realm hidden from Aeternum for generations.Uncover the fate of the Tear of Gaea, navigate treacherous alliances, and face threats born from darkness itself. Between a mysterious new zone, evolving endgame systems, and a 10-player raid, this season reshapes how you journey and endure. The Nighthaven update will release on Monday, October 13 and will be free for all New World: Aeternum owners.​New Zone: NighthavenAn ancient land rich with history, Nighthaven was largely cut off from the rest of Aeternum for lifetimes under the direction of its powerful king. Those few who did visit the haunting woods and mighty castles tell stories of mysterious figures, tall and lithe, engaged both in the politics of the court and in the dark hallways of…

• Season 10: Nighthaven – Free and Premium Reward Tracks - 10 October 2025

  As the shadows of Nighthaven descend, new challenges and new rewards await across Aeternum.From early provisions and elemental gifts to the coveted Artifact weapons and exclusive armor skins that mark true mastery, the Free Track and Premium Track together offer a full spectrum of progression, crafting, combat, exploration, expression, and more.All players have access to the Free Track. Those who purchase the Premium Pass (available for 20,000 Marks of Fortune) will unlock the Premium Track, which includes exclusive items and major material bundles. If purchased after leveling up, Premium rewards are granted retroactively up to your current level.Levels 1-10Free Track500 CoinsRefining Box SeasonsFood Gift 2x FlowerRocket Firework Emote PermitSeasons Elemental Gift 5xCastle Aquamarine DyeBox of WardingBasic Expedition ChestCombat Box Premium Track3000 CoinsVials of Suspended Azoth 20xPre…

• New World: Aeternum - Dev Update October 2025 - 6 October 2025

  Welcome to the Season 10 Dev Update. In this video the devs dive into Nighthaven, our largest and most vertical zone yet, unveil the new Isle of Night raid, introduce the replayable Catacombs dungeon mode, and walk through the endgame overhaul, set bonuses, and perk charms, all capped off with a packed Season Pass featuring four armor sets, cosmetics, and the return of a mount.

• The Chronicle of Nighthaven - 3 October 2025

  Nighthaven, long since whispered to exist, reveals itself like a full moon beyond a pale night cloud. I’ll tell you the tale of Nighthaven, as my Baba once told me every night before I lay my head to sleep.The land is ruled by its domineering King with an ill-tempered fist. The populace and peasantry serve the Crown, gutted by both the unfair taxation and the horrors of the dimly lit woods which engulf it. Nighthaven’s currency is not just gold and wheat by the barrel, but nightmares and dreams and memories that fade to wisps. Charms, totems, and talismans guard the doorframes of every villager, patient for the relieving chime of a bell’s new day. For there are secrets, darker than the imagination, that lurk behind the corner of your eye.The traveling troupe of the Grand Carnival leads a rebellion, stashed away in the deep recesses of the territory. Hidden from the aggressions of the ru…

• Discover the Music of Nighthaven: The Season 10 Soundtrack - 30 September 2025

  Every corner of Aeternum holds echoes of stories untold, moments of triumph, grief, mystery, and wonder. Season 10 brings those echoes to life through the original Nighthaven soundtrack composed by Brandon Campbell, Keegan Musser, Michael Finley, and Kyle Bailey.The music of Nighthaven shapes our experience when we set foot on haunted roads, and when we find ourselves surrounded by light after a long night of shadows. With each track, the composers invite us into the heart of Nighthaven, allowing its spirit to speak in melody. Listen to the full soundtrack now.

• Outpost Rush Map Preview: Tower of Calomel - 22 September 2025

  Start: Sep 23, 2025End: Sep 30, 2025High above the mists of Aeternum, a looming monument of stone, steel, and sorcery rises. Known as The Tower of Calomel, this gothic fortress fuses ancient magic with engineering brilliance. Once a seat of power and sanctuary, it now stands as a battlefield where 20 warriors on each side clash for dominance.A Fortress of Height and DepthThe Tower of Calomel delivers a three-layered battlefield that rewards mastery of vertical combat. From sweeping outer battlements to the shadowed depths of the undercroft, each level demands unique tactics. Elevated positions provide commanding views but leave defenders vulnerable, while the lower passages conceal twisting mines, corrupted arenas, and deadly surprises. The Flow of BattleCombat surges across interconnected spaces, each offering distinct challenges:Outer Battlements – Long sightlines give ranged fighters…

• Season 10 – “Nighthaven” Announcement - 16 September 2025

  With Season 10: Nighthaven, explore a realm hidden from Aeternum for generations. Uncover the fate of the Tear of Gaea, navigate treacherous alliances, and face threats born from darkness itself. Between a mysterious new zone, evolving endgame systems, and a 10-player raid, this season reshapes how you journey and endure.The Nighthaven update will release on Monday, October 13 and will be free for all New World: Aeternum owners.New Zone: NighthavenAn ancient land rich with history, Nighthaven was largely cut off from the rest of Aeternum for lifetimes under the direction of its powerful king. Those few who did visit the haunting woods and mighty castles tell stories of mysterious figures, tall and lithe, engaged both in the politics of the court and in the dark hallways of the land’s many ruins. These inhabitants can be both charming and welcoming, or vicious and fearsome, depending on…

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