Amazon’s sandbox MMO New World will have a strong focus on PvP. Our author Leya is not interested in PvP at all. However, she is really intrigued by the PvE creatures in the game.
So far, New World has hardly interested me as a player privately, which I actually find a shame. At Gamescom 2018 I tried out Amazon’s new sandbox MMO and I liked it. I am particularly drawn to the sense of adventure that New World gives me.
However, what does not excite me at all are three letters: PvP
Here’s what it’s about in New World: New World takes place in an alternate version of North America in the 17th century. We are in the time of the colonization of America by Europe: the time of discovering a New World.
Accordingly, there will be large battles where players will fight for dominance, camps, and territories.
These wars will be an important part of the game. I initially wrote off New World for myself. I simply have no desire for these open battles against other players.
3 mythical beasts suddenly awaken my curiosity
When I stumbled upon three images of New World, I suddenly became fired up. The images show mystical creatures.
These animals look incredibly fascinating and seem to be intertwined with nature.
What kind of animals are these? This question immediately formed in my head. They radiate such a threatening majesty that I can’t help but study every fiber closely.
From the Twitter of New World, I gather that these majestic beauties are guardians wandering the land. Looking at them, they could symbolize the seasons:
- The bear (?), slowly perishing with its death mask and rotting leaves
- The deer, covered in blossoms and lush green, like the jubilant spring
- The wolf, wrapped in a winter cloak of ice
It is said to be uncertain where adventurers will encounter these beasts. But those who dare to challenge them will invoke misfortune.
Mystical creatures in PvE: In general, New World is supposed to offer some horror beasts that players must fight against. The world is said to be full of dangers and adventures. Zombies or the shown guardians provide a challenge for PvE fans.
In the video, you will find concept art that illustrates this concept.
How much mystical is in New World? With the setting of American colonization, I initially had the impression that it would be a historical MMO. The images of the three animal guardians moved me to look into this further.
In fact, the mystical will play a larger role than I had previously realized:
- Superstition is a fact in New World. Monsters and magic exist
- There are spiritual threats. People can protect themselves with things like talismans
- Protective runes and rituals serve people in war
People may not conjure magic as wizards and witches do, but they can make use of it.
So far, I have not really been able to get excited about New World. But since I have seen the mystical creatures and the actual horror setting has come more into my consciousness, this adventurous MMO has crept back into my focus.
I hope that these PvE contents weigh as heavily as the big PvP battles with other players. Because I would love to experience this mysterious adventure and encounter the guardians.
What do you think of these fantastic creatures? Does such a thing excite you as much as it does me?
