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.

Amazon Games announced Season 9: Season of the Banner, coming to New World: Aeternum on July 29, 2025.

Players on PC and consoles can look forward to several exciting additions with the release, including:

• New PvP Mode: Capture the Flag - Capture the Flag makes its full debut in Season 9, launching with two community named maps rotating equally to deliver classic flag-capturing chaos with an Aeternum twist. 
• 3v3 Arena: Verdant Court - Players can prepare for tight corridors and tactical team fights in an ancient setting in the full release of the Temple map for 3v3 Arena.
• Seasonal Events and Bonuses - Various events, such as Summer Medleyfaire and World Boss Events Expedition Unleashed will go live during Season 9 alongside updated event rewards.
• New OPR Map Preview - A special preview event will run for a limited time during Season 9, allowing players a chance to test out the new battlefield before its full launch in Season 10. 
• Living Roadmap Updates - Amazon also published an outline of the upcoming release roadmap that the team is working on, including content in development and in exploration. Stay tuned for more exciting updates after the launch of Season 9!

Season 9: Season of the Banner launches with the full release of Capture the Flag, a PvP game mode that pits teams against each other in fast-paced, objective-driven battles. Work together to control the battlefield, secure the flag, and earn rewards. This mode builds on the PvP-focused enhancements of past seasons, bringing fresh competition to Aeternum.

In addition to Capture the Flag, players can expect balance adjustments, performance improvements, and expanded seasonal progression as part of New World: Aeternum’s ongoing commitment to improving core gameplay. Here’s everything coming in Season 9:

New PvP Mode: Capture the Flag

Capture the Flag makes its full debut in Season 9. The mode launches with two maps, named by the community, Frozen Pass and Forbidden City—in a 50/50 rotation. Players can expect classic flag-capturing chaos with a New World: Aeternum twist.

3v3 Arena: Verdant Court

Season 9 also sees the full release of the Temple map for 3v3 Arena combat. Prepare for tight corridors and tactical team fights in this ancient setting.

Free-for-All Updates

• Anti-Grouping Curse: Stay too close to other players in free-for-all (FFA), and you’ll start accumulating a debuff that reduces outgoing damage and increases damage taken. Kill to reduce stacks. Die to reset.
• Reward Improvements: Faster chest interactions, increased doubloon drops, and max gearscore on doubloon shop items were increased and the spread was narrowed (lower min gear score.

Season 9 Artifacts

New and reworked Artifacts join the hunt:

• Plagueherald (Helmet)
• Yeeterson (Warhammer)
• Crescent’s Wave (Greatsword)
• Vengeance (Life Staff Rework)
• Grey Wizard’s Hat (Hat Rework)
• Creed (Feet Rework)

Season 9 Reward Track

Both Free and Premium Season Tracks return with new cosmetics, boosts, and seasonal gear. A deep dive into the Reward Track will be released closer to launch.

Seasonal & Boost Events

Seasonal Event: Summer Medleyfaire

The Summer Medleyfaire returns to Aeternum and will be live throughout Season 9! This seasonal favorite transforms settlements into festival hubs filled with music, fishing, and festive rewards. Players can once again participate in:

• Musical Performances: Team up with friends or go solo using the in-game rhythm mini-game. New songs and rewards may be available this season.
• Fishing for Fame: Catch rare fish, complete fishing-related tasks, and exchange them for exclusive cosmetics and furnishings.
• Event Tokens and Rewards: Complete daily and weekly Medleyfaire tasks to earn Summer Tokens, used to purchase unique skins, emotes, housing items, and consumables from event vendors.

Expect returning favorites alongside updated event rewards.

World Boss Events: Expeditions Unleashed

• Admiral Blackpowder: Aug 5–11
• Empress Zhou: Sept 9–15
• Mammoth Mahantaram: Oct 7–13

Boost Events

• Double Refining XP: Aug 19–25
• Double Weapon XP: Sept 23–29
• Double Refining XP: Oct 21–27

New Outpost Rush Map Preview Event

Get an early look at the newest Outpost Rush map before its full launch in Season 10. A special Preview Event will run for a limited time during Season 9, giving players a chance to test out the new battlefield.

Store Updates

New skins and cosmetics will roll out across July, August, and September. Expect seasonal flair and returning fan favorites.

Seasonal Server Update

Seasonal servers will not return in Season 9 and are not planned for future seasons.

Get ready to capture, conquer, and climb the ranks in New World: Aeternum’s Season 9. See you in Aeternum.

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.