In a video, the developers of the MMORPG New World announce the biggest update yet. They want to change many things that bother the players. Additionally, there is a new zone and a new weapon.
Monotonous quests, endless grinding, and an unbalanced economy are just a few of the problems players have in New World. On Steam, Amazon’s MMORPG therefore receives only the rating “Mixed”.
With the update “Brimestone Sands”, the developers want to change many things so that players can enjoy New World again. Their focus is not primarily on bugs, but rather on content aspects. Before the update is released, the developers test everything on a public test server.
We summarize the update in a short video:
The first 25 levels are revised
What will change? Amazon wants to make the beginning of New World less monotonous. Therefore, they are revising the first 25 levels both visually and in terms of content. The quests should then be less monotonous, and players will find more variation in NPCs and enemies.
So far, the story followed no real red thread, bored the players, and forced them to travel back and forth constantly. In the future, each of the starting zones should become more individual and tell a central story to create a smoother gaming experience.
Initially, Amazon will implement the changes on the test server and wants to wait for player feedback, which is why they invite people to participate in public tests of New World. After that, the revisions should be introduced into the game with the update. If all goes well, they promise to gradually overhaul the entire MMORPG and reduce monotony.
There should also soon be changes within the economy in New World to better distribute money. However, the developers reveal very little about this so far.
New zone takes you to Egypt
Brimestone Sands is a huge desert reminiscent of ancient Egypt. Within the storyline, you will discover that the Roman Empire also plays a role. You will encounter corrupt legionnaires and the Egyptian guardians within the lore.
As New World is an open world MMORPG, there is naturally a lot to discover in the new zone. Alongside new enemies, there is also a new expedition, meaning the New World’s version of a dungeon. This leads you into a massive pyramid.
“When you are out in the zone and encounter strong enemies, you need something to help you survive,” the developers explain, before sharing details about the new weapon that comes with the update.
The new weapon is called “Greatsword” and is focused on strength and dexterity. You can play it in 2 different ways. Either the weapon is focused on damage, or you will become a tank with it. You will then take more damage first before you strike your enemies multiple times.
You can find a tier list of the best weapons here.
When will the update be released? Brimestone Sands is planned for October, but there is no specific date yet. In September, the developers want to release another update detailing more information. First, they will implement the changes on their public test server to gauge player reactions.
What do you think about the upcoming update? Do you believe New World will significantly improve because of it and the entry for new players will be more exciting? Are you looking forward to the new zone and the new dungeon set in a pyramid? What do you think of the new weapon? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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