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New World

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Publisher: Amazon Game Studios
Release Date: Sept. 28, 2021

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'New World' Reveals The Wheel of Time Crossover, Begins Next Week

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2021 @ 8:56 a.m. PST

New World is a massively multiplayer online game set in an alternate reality version of the 17th century’s Age of Exploration.

In New World, players are pitted against the haunted wilderness of a mysterious island known as Aeternum. Success in New World depends on players’ ability to conquer not only companies of rival players, but the dark soul of Aeternum itself, as it unleashes undead legions, hell-bent on purging them from its shores. In its unsettled state, Aeternum is open and chaotic, but rich in opportunity for soldiers, explorers, artisans, and empire-builders.

Fate has summoned you to the shores of Aeternum, the Eternal Isle. Overcome the brutal legions of The Corrupted and draw battle lines with competing players in this land of danger and opportunity. In a land hell-bent on your destruction, what will you do to survive? Strike out alone to forge your own heroic path, or band together, fortify, and fight.

Massive battles set New World apart, with fortress sieges against other players and supernatural invasions, featuring up to 100 players on the battlefield at once. Combat in New World is visceral and skill-based, giving players direct control over their movements and attacks. Players can band together to form powerful Companies operating out of fortified strongholds, or play alone and acquire and customize their own homes as they contribute to the growth of the larger community around them. New World provides near-limitless play, with classless character progression, social systems, and rich crafting mechanics. 

The worlds of Aeternum and Two Rivers are about to collide as for the first time Amazon Games will team up with Prime Video for a special one-of-a-kind collaboration. 

Starting on December 24th and running until January 11th, fans of New World will be able to earn new in-game items tied to Prime Video’s hit fantasy series The Wheel Of Time. Timed to coincide with the show’s Season One finale, there will be a series of special drops that can be earned via a multi-tiered campaign with Twitch.

By watching special New World Twitch streams, fans will be able to unlock new rewards which include weapon skins, apparel pieces and additional surprises. These streams will also include watch parties of The Wheel of Time finale to watch along with your favorite streamers. For more information players can visit here

The Wheel of Time is Prime Video’s most watched series premiere of the year, and one of the top 5 series launches of all time for the service. Season two is currently in production in Prague, Czech Republic.

Items include:

  • Tam’s Blade: A blade stamped with this sigil means its bearer has earned the right to call themselves a master of the forms. 
  • Shadowspawn Blade: A brutal heavy sword capable of great violence as used by the Trollocs, the soldiers of the Dark One’s army. 
  • Red Ajah Cloak: Each Ajah has its own specific purpose and rules, with those wearing Red being known for hunting down men who use the one power. 
  • Children of the Light: Worn by the White Cloaks and enemies of the Aes Sedai they are the independent military organization dedicated to finding Darkfriends and rooting out perceived evil and corruption in the world. 
  • Egwene’s Cloak & Nynaeve’s Coat: These outfits represent the look for Egwene al’Vere and Nynaeve al’Meara, residents of Two Rivers, who along with their friends are swept up into an adventure in the search to find the Dragon Reborn. 
  • Ouroboros Crest: The signature to the Wheel of Time, it represents the serpent devouring itself and being reborn signifying birth and death throughout time.

Key Features:

  • FIGHT THE WORLD: Under the surface of Aeternum’s breathtaking landscape lay the seeds of an ancient evil that plots to erase all traces of humanity from its shores. Warriors of bygone ages, doomed adventurers, and creatures of legend have all succumbed to its corruption. It must be stopped.
  • A CALL TO ARMS: Combine skill and strength in melee combat, attack at range with precision, or master arcane attacks. However you choose to fight, you’ll need to forge, discover, and customize powerful weapons to fit your combat style. In epic wars with other players or holding back waves of The Corrupted, your combat skills will mean the difference between life and death.
  • STRONGER TOGETHER: Unite players with in-game social systems that power organization, hierarchy, and command and control of formidable in-game Companies. Venture out with your own intrepid party to battle The Corrupted or to seize the land and treasure of your enemies. A thriving Company consists of master craftsmen, fearless soldiers, guileful traders, and strong leaders. Where do your strengths lie?
  • TAME THE WILDERNESS: As you explore Aeternum, you will discover beauty, danger, and opportunity at every turn. Bend the wilds to your will by hunting fierce beasts for food and crafting materials and harvesting valuable resources from the land to fuel your ascent to power. Leverage geographic advantages to control rare resources to accelerate the growth of your territory.

New World is available on PC (Amazon.com or Steam) for $39.99 ($49.99 for the Deluxe Edition)


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