The developers of New World reveal in a new video what is planned for the future of the MMORPG and Season 7. You can also try the Aeternum version for free on PS5 and Xbox.
What do I need to know about the New World trial version? The developers have released a new trial version for the console versions of New World Aeternum. Keep in mind:
- The free trial of New World: Aeternum is only available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, not on Steam.
- On Xbox Series X|S, you need a Game Pass Core subscription, on PS5 a PlayStation Plus Essential subscription.
- In the trial version, you can play New World Aeternum for free for four hours.
- The characters created during the free trial and the progress made (and any in-game purchases) will be retained after purchasing the game.
- The following content is restricted in the trial version: The trading post is not available, trading between players is limited to receiving, you cannot make deposits to or withdrawals from company vaults, and you cannot tip other players after performing a song.
You can therefore try out New World for the first time on console before paying full price for the MMORPG.
Here you can see the launch trailer for New World Aeternum:
New World: Roadmap for Season 7 and beyond
What are the developers planning for the future? Since the launch of New World Aeternum, PC players have repeatedly criticized the absence of a roadmap. For Aeternum veterans, there has been far too little to do apart from the new raid and the PvP zone. With the November update, the developers are now providing exactly such a roadmap (YouTube).
What’s coming with Season 7
Information about the next season, which is set to start in January 2025, was provided in particularly detailed fashion.
- Seasonal World 1: Seasonal worlds are dynamic, time-limited servers that are intended to provide a unique gameplay experience. The first one includes permanently active PvP, loot that is dropped upon death, and unique items.
- Daily solo trials: Solo trials offer you the opportunity to challenge special bosses. Three challenges will premiere in Season 7: The Dream of a Mother with Empress Zhou, The Spirit of the Storm Winds with Isabella, and Daichi Saito.
- New map for Outpost Rush: There will be a new Outpost Rush map along with a new battlefield.
- Innovations in Mutated Expeditions: Shared mutations eliminate the need for multiple equipment sets, introduce a game search for M3, and improve rewards for the difficult expeditions.
- Innovations in combat balance: In Season 7, game balance will be adjusted, starting with adjustments to various weapons.
- New artifacts and effects: Season 7 introduces eight brand new artifacts, including seven powerful weapons and a unique accessory: an earring.
- Seasonal events: Events like Legacy of Crassus and Rabbit’s Revenge will make a comeback. Certain events like Legacy of Crassus will offer rewards above level 700.
Features in development and planning
The developers of New World continue to work on additional features that are planned to be released sometime after Season 7. Specifically in development are:
- more seasonal worlds
- a revised invasion mode
- new PvP modes
- new maps for existing modes
- endgame improvements such as expanded wars
- global storage
- barber shop
- improvements for zones like Brackwater
- overhauling the reputation systems
In addition, there are early concepts and ideas for potential features. For example, the developers mention the design of fresh weapons, zones, and PvE modes, features like company halls with storage, a siege system, as well as exploration and collection systems.
This is how MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz evaluates the announcements: Finally! The feedback from the PC camp showed over weeks that the responsible parties at Amazon Games should have released such a roadmap much earlier – similar to what happened with Throne and Liberty.
The specific announcements sound solid, even if many improvement suggestions from the community do not appear in the roadmap. Moreover, there are some players on Reddit who have no desire for seasonal servers at all.
I am also torn about the trial version. It is long overdue if you want to attract new players to Aeternum. But why can’t the subscription restrictions at least be deactivated for the demo? This works with various other online games as well.
What do you think of the newly announced plans and the new trial version? Everything you need to know about New World Aeternum can be found here: All information about the launch on console (PS5 and XBOX) – release, map, new content, PC version, price of New World Aeternum.
