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

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'New World' Details Upcoming Springtide Bloom Event

by Rainier on April 19, 2023 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT

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.

Today, Amazon Games shared the details for New World’s Springtide Bloom, a new limited-time event packed with exclusive rewards.

Starting April 26 through May 23, heroes of Aeternum must help the enigmatic Bloom Herald unravel the mysteries of the ethereal Wispybloom and collect Springtide's fertile bounty of event-specific rewards. Springtide Villages are located in Monarch's Bluff, Everfall, Brightwood and Weavers Fen; players must be level 20 or higher to embark upon the quest for enlightenment. Players can earn a variety of rewards through Springtide Centerpieces, Party Bags, Prismabloom Harvests and the Event Shop.

Springtide Bloom Rewards & Lore

Greetings, Adventurers!

The Time of Awakening has arrived. Springtide Bloom calls its children to share an ancient secret capable of granting true freedom. Help the enigmatic Bloom Herald unravel the mysteries of the ethereal Wispybloom on April 26 through May 23 and collect Springtide's fertile bounty of event-specific rewards. Harvest with caution, as swarms of vile Wispy Wasps guard the blooms with fury!

Truth Seekers must be level 20 or higher to embark upon the quest for enlightenment. Springtide Villages are located in Monarch's Bluff, Everfall, Brightwood, and Weavers Fen.

LORE

"I hear them," she murmured. "They're calling."

Hashiki Kimani was alone deep within the forest, surround by the stillness of nature, and yet she tread with purpose, her attention fixated on some unheard sound. Distant gleeful laughter — Or was it singing? — filled her head.

“Yes, I am here!” she replied to the silence, arms open in embrace. “I am… home!”

She turned about, enraptured by sights only conjurable by the imagination, spinning atop the damp grass as if she were a lost child suddenly found. Lights twinkled in her eyes, like dancing fireflies, but no such light reflected back out into the night - only the pale glow of the silver moon illuminated her unescorted waltz.

“Thank you, thank you!” she cried, “Yes, I’ve longed to see you all, as well.”

Hashiki’s head turned as she spoke, her attention drawn to many directions at once. “Of course! …Oh? Truly? That’s wonderful news! When? …But that’s so sudden. So much has happened as of late. …Yes, I agree entirely. But will they be prepared in time? …Oh! I am honored beyond words. Yes, yes, however I can be of aid!”

She nodded attentively, absorbing all that she could, assuring with the utmost certainty her devotion to this most gratifying new mission that remained secret to all but herself.

“And yet to leave you so soon,” she sighed, then warmly knelt to the earth, her head bowed in dutiful reverence. There she remained, for many a moment, before rising suddenly, changed.

“I will inform the people of Aeternum,” said the Bloom Herald. “I will shepherd those who seek the Truth. I will assemble your Children of the Bloom. Of this and my love, you have my undying pledge.”

With long strides, she departed the forest and set for town. When dawn finally blossomed over the horizon, many locals and travelers bore witness to the salient Bloom Herald, decorated with otherworldly gifts from her beloved Folk, singing and chanting, "They're here! They've come!"

REWARDS

Earn a variety of rewards through Springtide Centerpieces, Party Bags, Prismabloom Harvests, and the Event Shop.

SPRINGTIDE CENTERPIECE

Every Settlement will feature an ornately decorated Springtide Centerpiece, surrounded by a pile of colorful gift baskets. Each Centerpiece can be looted once per day for the following rewards:

  • Diamond Gypsum
    • Drop Rate: 100% (must be Level 60)
    • Limit: 6 per day.
  • 1-3 Wispy Spritz
    • Drop Rate: 100%
  • 25 Event Reputation
    • Drop Rate: 100%

Players also have a chance to receive the following rewards:

  • 1-5 additional Wispy Spritz
    • Drop Rate: 100%
  • 1-3 Dyes
    • Drop Rate: 66%
  • 1 Springtide Dram
    • Drop Rate: 33%
    • Temporarily increases Luck.
  • 1 Springtide Wafer
    • Drop Rate: 22%
    • Temporarily increases the number of Wispyblooms that players can harvest.
  • 1 Springtide Crumble
    • Drop Rate: 11%
    • Temporarily increases Constitution.
SPRINGTIDE PARTY BAGS

Located at the center of each Springtide Village is a pile of party bags ripe for the taking from all who celebrate this festive season!

Each Village Party Bag pile can be looted once per day. There are 4 Party Bag piles in the world. These reset at 5 AM local time. For example, if a player receives a fourth Springtide Token from the Party Bags at 4:58 AM, they’ll be able to get another at 5:01 AM.

  • Springtide Token
    • Drop Rate: 100%
  • Springtide Pattern
    • Drop Rate: 1.3%
  • Springtide Coinbag
    • Drop Rate: 100%
  • 50 Event Reputation
    • Drop Rate: 100%

SPRINGTIDE PRISMABLOOM HARVEST

When players harvest Prismablooms throughout Aeternum, they will have a chance at special rewards in addition to the normal Prismabloom resources.

  • Springtide Token
    • Drop Rate: 75%
    • Limit: 10 per day from Prismablooms.
  • Premium Springtide Tokens
    • Drop Rate: 5%
    • Limit: 1 per day from Prismablooms.
EVENT SHOP REWARDS

The following rewards can be purchased from the Bloom Herald in exchange for Springtide Tokens or Premium Springtide Tokens. Gain Event Reputation to rank up and increase the Event Shop selection.

RANK 1 REWARDS

Consumables (5 Springtide Tokens each):

  • Springtide Dram
    • Temporarily increases Luck.
  • Springtide Wafer
    • Temporarily increases the number of Wispyblooms that players can harvest.
  • Springtide Crumble
    • Temporarily increases Constitution.
RANK 2 REWARDS

Dyes (10 Springtide Tokens each):

  • Limoncello Dye
  • Royal Azalea Dye
  • Morning Mist Dye

Light Armor Patterns (15 Springtide Tokens each):

  • Blooming Hair of Earrach
  • Blooming Shirt of Earrach
  • Blooming Claws of Earrach
  • Blooming Skirt of Earrach
  • Blooming Shoes of Earrach

Medium Armor Patterns (15 Springtide Tokens each):

  • Blooming Mask of Earrach
  • Blooming Coat of Earrach
  • Blooming Gloves of Earrach
  • Blooming Culottes of Earrach
  • Blooming Boots of Earrach

Heavy Armor Patterns (15 Springtide Tokens each):

  • Blooming Helm of Earrach
  • Blooming Breastplate of Earrach
  • Blooming Gauntlets of Earrach
  • Blooming Legguards of Earrach
  • Blooming Sabatons of Earrach
RANK 3 REWARDS

Viridian Attire Set:

  • Cost: 5 Premium Springtide Tokens

Springtide Beekeeper Attire Set:

  • Cost: 10 Premium Springtide Tokens

Emotes (5 Premium Springtide Tokens each):

  • Springtide "Flower Child"
  • Jovial Frolic

Housing Items:

  • Cost: 1 Premium Springtide Token each:
    • Barrel of Flowers
    • Crate of Flowers
    • Pot of Wispy Blooms
    • Pinwheel
    • Springtide Wall Light
    • Springtide Ceiling Light
  • Cost: 2 Premium Springtide Tokens each:
    • Springtide Banner
    • Sacks of Pigment

Light Armor Patterns - 600 Gear Score (1 Premium Springtide Token each):

  • Blooming Hair of Earrach
  • Blooming Shirt of Earrach
  • Blooming Claws of Earrach
  • Blooming Skirt of Earrach
  • Blooming Shoes of Earrach

Medium Armor Patterns - 600 Gear Score (1 Premium Springtide Token each):

  • Blooming Mask of Earrach
  • Blooming Coat of Earrach
  • Blooming Gloves of Earrach
  • Blooming Culottes of Earrach
  • Blooming Boots of Earrach

Heavy Armor Patterns - 600 Gear Score (1 Premium Springtide Token each):

  • Blooming Helm of Earrach
  • Blooming Breastplate of Earrach
  • Blooming Gauntlets of Earrach
  • Blooming Legguards of Earrach
  • Blooming Sabatons of Earrach

Springtide Bloom Attire Set

  • Cost: 10 Premium Springtide Bloom Tokens

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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