In a new video about New World, the backstory of the game’s zombies and ghosts is presented. And you really have to feel sorry for the poor souls.
These foes are: The Lost are one of the 4 enemy factions you will fight in New World. They are the classic zombies, undead, ghosts, and phantoms that you might recognize from other MMORPGs and games. In a new video “Tales of Aeternum,” which was recorded in a narrative RPG style, the developers reveal more about these foes.
The Lost are the first enemies to greet you after your arrival on Aeternum at the beach. They demonstrate firsthand how terrible eternal life can be, which many strive for. A person could theoretically live on the island for hundreds or even thousands of years if their soul does not wither away.
Yet many pirates, adventurers, scholars, and others who arrived on Aeternum went mad due to constant death and resurrection by Azoth. Their existence now consists only of pain, despair, and rage, which they cannot communicate to anyone. So they attack anyone who crosses their path because they cannot express their suffering in any other way.
Even after the complete decay of their bodies, the Lost find no peace. When their bones no longer obey, their soul remains trapped on Aeternum. They roam as a phantom or ghostly apparition on the island, full of sorrow and hopelessness over their fate. For there is no escape for them.
In this region, the Lost reside: Beware of the area Reekwater, as there are particularly many Lost there. The Siren Queen, the leader of an undead pirate crew, has also set up camp there and seems to be searching for something. Perhaps the cure for her terrible condition?
The Lost also gather in the areas around the Amrine Temple. It is an excavation site where ancient technology was discovered and where people have disappeared without a trace.
You can watch the complete video here:
These factions are also available: However, you will not only be smashing undead on Aeternum. New World offers three more enemy factions:
- Angry Earth is the island’s natural defense mechanism, the pure force of nature that clearly makes it known that you are not welcome on Aeternum.
- The Ancients were the first inhabitants of Aeternum. They also harnessed the mineral Azoth, but something went terribly wrong, and they vanished from the island. All that remains to remind us of them are their gigantic structures.
- But especially the Corrupted will hinder you during your stay on the island. These beings have been corrupted by Azoth and specifically target certain areas taken by players.
So you are essentially fighting against the whole island. It’s a “team up with others or die alone” scenario.
What do you think of the backstory of the Lost? Which faction do you like the most in New World? Let us know in the comments.
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