With Patch 5.0.2, the developers of New World introduced a new server technology on June 4, 2024. Almost simultaneously, Amazon Games promised a big announcement for the Summer Game Fest.
What is this new server technology? The developers are relying on what they call Splitters in the newly introduced server structure for New World. These are various copies of the game world, designed to better distribute the population of the MMORPG in the future.
With the Splitters, Amazon Games aims to allow more players into Aeternum, thus drastically reducing waiting times. Why? Well, apparently the developers expect a large influx of players soon.
Why should a large influx of players come? We may find out exactly that at the Summer Game Fest on Friday, June 7, 2024. Via X, the individuals responsible at Amazon Games teased an “exciting announcement for New World”.
An announcement of a second expansion is possible. But would they really adjust the server structure for that? With the first add-on “Rise of the Angry Earth”, player numbers did rise significantly for a time, but it was still far from the strong launch phase.
We believe the announcement of a console version of New World is much more likely. On the one hand, the combat system is wonderfully suited for a controller, on the other hand, direct competitors like The Elder Scrolls Online have seen significantly rising player numbers due to a console launch.
Additionally, there was already hint about two years ago that Amazon Games might be working on a console port of the MMORPG.
Effects of the new servers
How do the Splitters work in detail? Back to the new server structure of New World. The developers revealed in the official patch notes of Update 5.0.2 (via Amazon Games) how the Splitters will specifically affect the gameplay:
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
- Groups: Remain primarily together in the same Splitter (as long as capacity allows).
- Single players: Will be grouped with friends or company members in the same Splitter whenever possible.
- Join other Splitters: To switch to someone in another Splitter, you must be in the same area and select “Join Splitter” in the social menu.
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
- Area chat: Limited to players in the same Splitter. The global chat remains unchanged.
- Actions with nearby players: For activities like trading, music, and duels, all participants must be in the same Splitter.
PLAYER VERSUS PLAYER
- Special PvP Splitter: Each area has a separate Splitter for PvP to ensure fair play.
- PvP marking: Players marked for PvP in non-PvP Splitters can switch to the PvP Splitter.
- Initial introduction: The division into Splitters will initially be limited to Kingsfall and Windkreis. Expansion to other zones depends on feedback and performance.
CAMP
- Camp locations: Camps remain in the Splitters they were placed in.
- Recall to camp: You can be recalled to the camp location without being forced into the associated Splitter.
- Splitter closures: If a Splitter is closed with your camp, the camp is removed, and you will be notified.
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