Amazon is focusing on their MMO New World with a vast world. According to their own statements, thousands of players should be able to play together and against each other simultaneously and without instanced areas. Developers confirm this in a new interview.
According to the interview from Digitaltrends, New World has emerged from two concepts. On the one hand, the developers wanted to create a world filled with superstition, mysteries, and dreams. On the other hand, the world should be massive and allow all players to experience it at the same time.
Massive Worlds are the Next Step in MMOs
With the help of Amazon Web Services, at least the part with the massive world should be easy to implement. Executive Producer Rich Lawrence describes in the interview how exactly the server structure is set up:
- On one hand, a Single Game Simulation is distributed across multiple servers in the Amazon Cloud
- On the other hand, servers can be easily added when more players are online
- The entire system is then held together by their specially developed backend
Amazon makes server setup easy: This is already evident in the tests. If developers suddenly need ten servers instead of the originally planned two, only a button press is needed to make adjustments.
Even without Amazon, one could build such a system; however, according to Lawrence, it is significantly easier with the Web Service.
There’s much to explore in New World: In the eyes of the developers of New World, these massive worlds are also the inevitable next evolutionary step for MMOs. Especially the exploration drive of players should be strengthened by such worlds.
A Game for Armies
In the development of New World, the question arose whether the game should be more for small or large groups. In the end, the focus was placed on large player masses.
Players will also play in small groups: However, no decision was made against small groups. The developers are even confident that many small groups will set out together.
With the large game world, they want to support all conceivable play styles, from solo players to massive armies.
PvP is the focus of New World: The focus of the game lies in the shaping of the world and PvP. You will have to forgo classic quests or a guided story in New World. You will also run the risk of dying in the game from time to time.
A Peaceful World Would Destroy the Game
For the world of New World to function, it must be dangerous at every turn. This danger comes from both the environment and other players.
Is getting into New World difficult? Patrick Gilmore, the Studio Director of the game, initially had frustrating moments in the game himself. However, he and many other developers are now enthusiastic. It is the constant nerve-wracking experience that fascinates them the most about the game.
A peaceful and calm world would destroy the entire concept of New World in their eyes. Even though getting into New World can indeed be a bit more challenging.
Do you want to test New World yourself? Here’s how you can join the Alpha:
