The unusual setting in the new MMO from Amazon, New World, brings an unusual mix of weapons. As revealed to us by MeinMMO, Game Director Scot Lane mentioned that in the game, the weapon categories “Sword and Shield” and “Gunpowder and Ammunition” will collide.
Since the first days of New World, we have seen two different technology levels in the weapon Concept Art images:
- On one hand, there were archaic weapons like pikes, swords, spears, axes, or bows
- But the images also showcased early firearms: war devices reminiscent of flintlock pistols or muskets
Even in the promotional trailer for New World, where conquistadors fought against legionaries, firearms and swords were shown used on equal terms.
In a conversation between MeinMMO and the Game Director of New World, Scot Lane, in mid-December, we addressed this point.
This is what the Game Director told us: We asked Lane what is special about New World that everyone should know. Lane first pointed to the large battles and the combat system of New World.
If you like open-world MMOs, action combat, and massive battles, give us a try. Even if you only like one of those things, try New World.
Scot Lane
A special time when two technologies collide
Lane particularly highlighted the unusual setting. After all, New World is set on an Atlantic island in the 17th century:
I would also like to emphasize the lore; our version of an untouched, supernatural continent in the 17th century is really cool.
We refer to the world like this: It is the last moment when sword and shield are used, and the first breath that ammunition and gunpowder take. It is a special time when these two technologies collide, and that makes it exciting and fun for us.
Scot Lane
The “firearms” seen in older screenshots of New World are therefore still an important component of the new version of New World, so important that the Game Director highlights it as a special element.
In a Beta in April and a release in May 2020, we will surely learn more about New World.
