New World: Aeternum Open Beta Details

Greetings, Adventurers!

Explore a cursed island plagued by mystery and earn day 1 rewards during the New World: Aeternum Open Beta. With the test arriving next week, we wanted to share some additional details on what participants can expect. For players that missed the announcement, a brief overview can be found below. All feedback gathered from the Open Beta will culminate in an even better launch experience on October 15 and beyond.

• Start date/time: September 13 at 9 a.m. PT

• End date/time: September 16 at 9 a.m. PT

• Cross-play platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S

• Regions: North America, South America, Europe, and APAC

Players will be able to pre-load the New World: Aeternum Open Beta beginning on September 11 at 9 a.m. PT. There are no prerequisites to join. Just log in to a supported platform and download the game once it’s available. PC players will be able to download the Open Beta via a banner on the New World Steam Page. Please share your feedback on as many features and systems as possible to help us deliver the best experience possible.

Feedback can be shared through:

1. The in-game feedback tool, accessible via the game settings menu.

2. The official New World: Aeternum Discord server.

3. A survey we’ll distribute via email at the end of Open Beta.

Earn Day 1 Rewards

Explore the Eternal Isle and level up your character during Open Beta to receive exclusive rewards like the Aeternian Adventurer skin when New World: Aeternum releases on October 15. All rewards earned during Open Beta will only be available on the same platform. For example, if you played Open Beta and leveled up your character on PC, you will only receive the following rewards on PC.

• Aeternian Trailblazer – Title: Participate in Open Beta

• Vambrace of the Aeternian Adventurer – Gloves: Reach level 10 with any character

• Jackboots of the Aeternian Adventurer – Footwear: Reach level 15 with any character

• Britches of the Aeternian Adventurer – Legwear: Reach level 20 with any character

• Tricorn of the Aeternian Adventurer Headwear and Greatcoat of the Aeternian Adventurer Chestwear: Reach level 25 with any character

Open Beta progression will be capped at level 30. Here’s an overview of the game, plus a preview of level 30 activities to carve your destiny on the cursed island.

Game Overview

Set during the twilight of the Age of Exploration, you embark on an arduous journey in search of rumored riches, but encounter the island’s mysterious wrath. Uncover the truth behind Aeternum’s dark secrets, navigate its strange inhabitants, and pursue perilous opportunities alongside your fellow Adventurers. What story will you bring to the Eternal Isle?

Open Beta Activities

Arenas

This small-scale 3v3 PvP game mode offers the perfect training conditions to prepare for your inevitable fight against the Corrupted. Unlocks at level 20.

Amrine Excavation

Unearth some of the island’s darkest secrets in Expeditions like the Amrine Excavation. The Amrine Excavation is a dig site just west of Amrine temple, where famed archeologist Simon Grey and his team have been missing for some time. It’s up to players to venture into the depths of this troubled dig site to uncover their fate and discover what happened with the Ancient technology they unearthed. Recommended level: 25.

Mounts

Traverse Aeternum faster, express yourself, and complete time trials with customizable mounts. There’s also a Riding Trade Skill to master. How will you level up your trusty companion for even quicker travel? Mounts unlock at level 20.

Factions

Factions are another way to forge your legacy. You can join either the Covenant, Marauders, or Syndicate. Each steadfast in their beliefs, your allegiance will dictate your allies in cooperative activities. Together you can complete quests, fend off dangers in the open world, and even form a Company. Progress within your Faction’s ranks to access additional rewards. Your fellow members might gift you gear for easier progression or revive you in chance encounters while traveling to their next destination. Lend a hand to help your Faction thrive. Factions unlock at level 17.

Influence Races

Capture Influence Towers and strike down enemy Factions in open world PvP combat for territorial supremacy.

Pre-order Bonus: Azoth Stalker Wolf Mount

Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 players who pre-order New World: Aeternum, and PC players who have purchased the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion will receive the Azoth Stalker Wolf Mount as a bonus. For PC players to be eligible to get the Azoth Stalker Wolf Mount, they must also log in to a server with one of their characters after the New World: Aeternum announcement on June 7, 2024, and before October 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (PT). See additional details.

FAQ

• Will an online subscription for Xbox and PlayStation be required to play in Open Beta?

  • An online subscription is not required for either platform to participate in the Open Beta, with the exception of players in Germany on PlayStation 5.

  • Online subscriptions will be required to play New World: Aeternum at launch.

• Will Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players be able to play together during Open Beta?

  • Yes. Cross-play will be available during the Open Beta.

• What servers will be available during Open Beta?

  • US East

  • US West

  • Europe

  • APAC

  • South America

• Will progression from Open Beta carry over to the full release?

  • No. All progression from Open Beta will be wiped at the end of the test.

• The New World: Aeternum Open Beta will support the following localized languages:

  • Full Audio, Interface, and Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil)

  • Interface and Subtitles: Polish, Italian, Spanish (Latin America)

• Will players have access to the in-game Store during Open Beta?

  • No. Players will not be able to access the Store or purchase Marks of Fortune during Open Beta.

Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.