Amazon has announced a release date for the latest update of their MMORPG New World. The major topic among players is the hope for a so-called “Fresh Start”.
What kind of update is this? The upcoming “New World” update is called Brimstone Sands and brings a new zone. The new area is a vast desert reminiscent of ancient Egypt. Within the story, you will also learn that the Roman Empire and the fight against corrupt legionnaires will play a role.
When is the release of Brimstone Sands? As announced by New World on Twitter, Brimstone Sands will be released on October 18, 2022.
Players hope for a fresh start
What are players saying? Brimstone Sands will attempt to repair the economy of the MMORPG along with new content. On reddit, some see the economy as a problem, which is why they did not return to New World.
A similar sentiment can be seen regarding the release date of Brimstone Sands. Few players on Twitter express excitement or talk about the contents of the update. Most express hope that there will be a so-called “Fresh Start” with the update.
- Zinocyl via Twitter: “Fresh Start? Everyone has glitched loot, the economy is bad. The only way I would return to this game is if everyone’s inventory was wiped and levels were reset.”
- TryMentality via Twitter: “Please Fresh Start servers, my friends and I want to return.”
- Manpons via Twitter: “Please do the right thing and give us ‘Fresh Start’ servers.”
A Fresh Start primarily aims to influence the gameplay experience of all players. The voluntary new beginning of an individual would not impact the economy.
A “Fresh Start” is comparable to a wipe in Escape from Tarkov
So many players not seen in months: Although many players from New World hope for a fresh start and do not return due to the current economic situation of the game, the MMORPG is currently experiencing something like a second spring.
After strong player numbers at the release on September 28, 2021, the values in New World fell for a long time, but at the first anniversary of the MMORPG, New World has seen a resurgence and has as many players as it has not had since February 2022.
1 year after release, the MMORPG New World has as many players as it has not seen in months – Why?
