In New World: Aeternum, shipwrecked explorers wash ashore and set out to forge their destiny on the supernatural island of Aeternum, a world filled with danger and opportunity. Combat in New World: Aeternum is skill-based and dynamic, incorporating swords, guns, and magic for a complex and satisfying experience, whether in head-to-head fights against the cursed creatures of Aeternum, or large-scale player vs. player battles. Players can fully customize the look, skills, and abilities of their character, as each gathered plant, tanned hide, slain foe, or completed quest shapes their journey and increases their character’s power and skill. The vibrant world, compelling narrative, rich crafting mechanics, classless character development, and real-time action-combat system in New World: Aeternum can provide hundreds of hours of play for solo and multiplayer adventurers alike.

New World: Aeternum has been specifically designed for consoles, with complete feature parity for PC players and cross-play functionality. Players will enjoy enhancements including target locking and aim assist, virtual cursor, controller navigation and accessibility features, and more.

Console players can discover the delights and dangers of Aeternum for the first time, enjoying an enhanced experience that includes all the content from New World on PC, including the full base game and all past updates including the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, in addition to a wealth of new content. New World: Aeternum introduces exciting new features for players on all platforms, including New World’s first-ever large-scale player vs. player zone, a challenging 10-player raid, end-game solo trials, an upgraded leveling experience, new character archetypes, a revamped dialogue system, and much more. Players can now experience Aeternum entirely on their own, or with other adventurers, through competitive and cooperative online cross-platform play.

Prepare for an exclusive event to be among the first to experience the newest battleground for Outpost Rush: Coral Divide in New World: Aeternum, available from February 7 through February 10. Coral Divide takes Outpost Rush to a new level, featuring a fresh location filled with unique features and opportunities for epic battles. Players who join and complete a match a day during the event will receive exciting rewards such as Season XP Booster, Gathering XP Booster and more.

During the event window, players can queue for Outpost Rush through the Activity Finder and test out this visually stunning and strategically challenging new map inspired by players' feedback. To experience the newest battleground for Outpost Rush during the preview weekend, follow the outlined instructions: 

• Open the Activity Finder and queue for Outpost Rush during the event window.
• Play and complete matches daily on the Coral Divide map to earn maximum rewards.
• Rewards will be distributed after the preview weekend ends.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Aeternum's history and help refine the map before its future full release. Rally your allies, ready your weapons, and prepare to explore the Coral Divide.

Coral Divide Preview Weekend: A First Look at a New Outpost Rush Map

Greetings, Adventurers!

Prepare for an exciting opportunity to be among the first to experience the newest battleground for Outpost Rush: Coral Divide! The Coral Divide preview weekend will run:

• Start: Friday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. (UTC)
• End: Monday, February 10, at 3:00 p.m. (UTC)

During this exclusive event, you’ll have the chance to queue for Outpost Rush through the Activity Finder and test out this visually stunning and strategically challenging new map.

What to Expect

Coral Divide takes Outpost Rush to a new level, introducing a fresh location filled with unique features and opportunities for epic battles. Inspired by player feedback, for example, this map is smaller with fewer direct paths between the outposts, features fewer wide open areas, and has more controlled sightlines, which aim to create a more balanced and exciting experience. Our design team has worked tirelessly through the stages of concept creation, building, testing, and iteration to bring this new battlefield to life.

Rewards for Playing

This weekend isn’t just about previewing Coral Divide, it’s also about awesome rewards! Players who join and complete a match each day during the event will receive:

• Feb 7th: Season XP Booster
• Feb 8th: Gathering XP Booster
• Feb 9th: Season XP Booster
• Feb 10th: Weapon XP Booster

Additionally, participants will earn one Gold Cursed Coconut per day for completing a match. These coveted items will be delivered during the Legacy of Crassus Event.

Twitch Drops

Earn rewards by watching Twitch streams! The campaign is time-based, allowing you to unlock all items simultaneously by watching 8 hours of eligible streams during the event. Rewards include:

• Vial of Suspended Azoth (x10)
• Dark Matter (x50)
• Gypsum Orb (x5)
• Banana Parfait (x50)
• Regeneration Serum (x50)
• Powerful Proficiency Boost (x35)

Be sure to link your Twitch account to claim these rewards via the Twitch Drops page.

How to Join During the Preview Weekend

• Open the Activity Finder and queue for Outpost Rush during the event window.
• Play and complete matches daily on the Coral Divide map to earn maximum rewards.
• Rewards will be distributed after the preview weekend ends.

Why a Preview Weekend?

The Coral Divide preview is an essential step in refining the map before its full release. This weekend is an opportunity to gather valuable player feedback, which will guide further adjustments and improvements. The team is eager to hear your thoughts and insights as you dive into this new battleground. Join in the discussion in the Official Discord to share your feedback.

Mark Your Calendars

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Aeternum history. Rally your allies, ready your weapons, and prepare to explore the Coral Divide. We can’t wait to see you on the battlefield and hear your feedback as we continue to shape the future of Outpost Rush! We’ll see you in Coral Divide!

The Deluxe Edition, available for $79.99, includes a Bear mount and armor skin so players can traverse Aeternum with speed and style.

New World: Aeternum is available for PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.