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New World MMO - Some details and resources for July 20th beta

IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
edited July 2021 in The Pub at MMORPG.COM
The 2 week long New World beta (July 20th, 9:30 AM Pacific - Aug 2nd, 11:59 PM Pacific) is getting close. You can either sign up and hope for the best at https://www.newworld.com/en-us/ or pre-order from Amazon or Steam.

The beta and game (when it releases on Aug 31st) are only playable on Steam. If you buy it from Amazon they will just email you a Steam key. If you order from Steam, you'll get 2 entries: "New World MMO" and "New World Closed Beta" immediately. Neither is available for DL yet but the Beta client should unlock for preload either tomorrow, Sunday, or Monday. If you pre-order from Amazon before midnight tonight, they will send you a Steam key on Monday 19th. IMO, skip buying it from Amazon and do it through Steam.

There are a lot of servers already announced for the beta with EU, NA-East, NA-West, South America and Australia. They said that they will add more if needed. This is the list of Beta servers: https://newworldfans.com/articles/new-world-closed-beta-server-list-revealed

Playing the beta for as many hours as you like does not "lock-in" your preorder. If you try it and don't like it you'll still be able to refund at any time before release - no 2 hour limit. It's a risk-free way to "try before you buy."

If you played the beta last August, there have been a lot of changes - very positive ones, IMO - since then. Several new weapons have been added, "expeditions" (5-man repeatable dungeons) are also new and two new types of PvP, the instanced and on-demand 20 v. 20 "Outpost Rush" battleground on an island as well as the open world fort capture battles for the forts that exists in most zones. The two scheduled events that existed last year, the instanced 50 v 50 PvP fight for control of a zone and the instanced mobs vs. 50 player invasions still exist but they are no longer the only things as was the case last summer.

Basic Game Info:


New World in an action-combat PvX MMO with a PvP flagging system that can only be turned on/off in cities (similar to modern WOW.) It started out as a FFA, full loot, PvP large and a bit MMOish survival game but it hasn't been that for a long time. PvP is now 100% optional with no player loot drops on death but it does have good reasons to flag and PvP if you want. (PS: they removed the +XP gain from all sources just for flagging they had last year. You do still get access to some missions with better rewards, including better XP, that you need to flag for but you can't "abuse" the system by flagging, avoiding PvP and just using the XP bonus to level-up faster.)

There are a lot of quests as well as instanced dungeons so it's theme park like in that respect but the open world has a lot of distractions to pull you away from what you thought you were going to do and let you go off, explore and do things your own way. The crafting is simple but has a lot of depth and value - that's probably the part of the game that remained somewhat close to its original survival roots. There are mob drops, chests to loot and gear quest rewards but crafting will still produce the best and most targeted to your specific needs way to gear up.

The game has no starting classes or class skills. Every skill you can use in combat depends on which weapon you have equipped. You can equip 2 at a time and swap between them and each weapon has a skill line with choices of passives and active skills you can spec into. You get points to spend to level your weapons by using them. You can actually use and level up all of the weapons in the game to max eventually if you want.

This does not mean that "classes" don't exist and the game, especially in expeditions, does encourage a trinity system with tank, healer and DPS for PvE or PvP group play. You just have to build your "class" yourself with the weapons and armor you choose to use.

Currently, at least for the beta, the game has a restriction on the number of characters you can create. This is 1 only per server and 2 max for your account. IDK, if that will change for release but this is the way it will be for the upcoming beta.

Useful Links:


Subreddits... yes plural. There are 2 main active subreddits currently and no, the second was not started because they hated the first one :) Both subs date back to a 2 week period in 2016 when, I assume, the 2nd created didn't know about the first one. They are both active, have about 30k members each and talk about merging every now and then but for now there are 2:

EDIT: they have now merged and the subreddit is now

https://www.reddit.com/r/newworldgame/new/

Content creators.

There are many already but two that are doing videos almost daily and have good content are Ser Medieval for a lot of basic info but if you want a more detailed focus on PvP and PvE builds I find Studee very good for that.

Fan Sites:

The best one at the moment is New World Fans where you'll find a lot of mostly up-to-date info, data bases and a character builder/planner. There is also a Wiki here: https://newworld.fandom.com/wiki/New_World_Wiki

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  • MMOExposedMMOExposed Member RarePosts: 7,400
    lets see how this turns out. I have my expectations. Lets see if they were correct

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  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Looks like the subreddits have merged. New world MMO is no more, it's set to private with a message to use  newworldgame now.

    The one subreddit now is  https://www.reddit.com/r/newworldgame/new/
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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,586
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


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  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Slapshot1188 said:
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


    Haven't played GW2 for a long time but I think I'm still in the guild Bill Muphy started there.

    There was also one in The Secret World at launch. It even had an in game T-shirt with this site's logo as I recall. 
    Slapshot1188
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  • lotrlorelotrlore Managing EditorMMORPG.COM Staff, Member RarePosts: 662
    Slapshot1188 said:
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


    So, New World is a weird game for us. As many of you know, most of our staff is part time, Shank actually being one of them. He technically works for a company owned by Amazon. As such, it's why you've never seen him really write about New World or talk publicly about it, because of the conflict of interest it might present. 

    So we'll be streaming it on Saturday next, but not 100% sure if Shank will be joining us officially as we're still navigating this issue as well. 

    That said, if people think there is enough interest, I have no problem setting up an MMORPG.com guild once New World officially launches, though.
    [Deleted User]Slapshot1188IselinLinifUngoodYashaX
  • CryomatrixCryomatrix Member EpicPosts: 3,223
    Is it just me or does a 2 week beta feel awfully inadequate to really flesh out all the bugs? 
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  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Cryomatrix said:
    Is it just me or does a 2 week beta feel awfully inadequate to really flesh out all the bugs? 
    It's a 99% promotional beta. The real beta is what was called alpha and ended a couple of weeks ago. I can't keep up with the usage of beta and alpha and pre alpha 1, 2, 3, etc. by different developers any more.

    Even the 2 week beta that happened a year ago, which was also meant as a promotional beta just prior to previous scheduled launch was relatively bug free so I expect the same this time around.


    [Deleted User]Cryomatrix
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  • ScotScot Member LegendaryPosts: 24,273
    lotrlore said:
    Slapshot1188 said:
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


    So, New World is a weird game for us. As many of you know, most of our staff is part time, Shank actually being one of them. He technically works for a company owned by Amazon. As such, it's why you've never seen him really write about New World or talk publicly about it, because of the conflict of interest it might present. 

    So we'll be streaming it on Saturday next, but not 100% sure if Shank will be joining us officially as we're still navigating this issue as well. 

    That said, if people think there is enough interest, I have no problem setting up an MMORPG.com guild once New World officially launches, though.
    If he declares that he works for Amazon and puts up a title on screen to say that, what is the issue? If there still are issues, join in and don't say anything. :)

    As you can see for me grouping is far too important for players to miss out on!
  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Found a good video that highlights the major changes this past year. Worth a quick watch especially if you played the preview last August:



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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,586
    Scot said:
    lotrlore said:
    Slapshot1188 said:
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


    So, New World is a weird game for us. As many of you know, most of our staff is part time, Shank actually being one of them. He technically works for a company owned by Amazon. As such, it's why you've never seen him really write about New World or talk publicly about it, because of the conflict of interest it might present. 

    So we'll be streaming it on Saturday next, but not 100% sure if Shank will be joining us officially as we're still navigating this issue as well. 

    That said, if people think there is enough interest, I have no problem setting up an MMORPG.com guild once New World officially launches, though.
    If he declares that he works for Amazon and puts up a title on screen to say that, what is the issue? If there still are issues, join in and don't say anything. :)

    As you can see for me grouping is far too important for players to miss out on!
    I'd say the issue would be on the other side if he has to criticize the game.   After finding out that he works for Amazon I do not blame him for not wanting to risk his job.


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  • lotrlorelotrlore Managing EditorMMORPG.COM Staff, Member RarePosts: 662
    Slapshot1188 said:
    Scot said:
    lotrlore said:
    Slapshot1188 said:
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


    So, New World is a weird game for us. As many of you know, most of our staff is part time, Shank actually being one of them. He technically works for a company owned by Amazon. As such, it's why you've never seen him really write about New World or talk publicly about it, because of the conflict of interest it might present. 

    So we'll be streaming it on Saturday next, but not 100% sure if Shank will be joining us officially as we're still navigating this issue as well. 

    That said, if people think there is enough interest, I have no problem setting up an MMORPG.com guild once New World officially launches, though.
    If he declares that he works for Amazon and puts up a title on screen to say that, what is the issue? If there still are issues, join in and don't say anything. :)

    As you can see for me grouping is far too important for players to miss out on!
    I'd say the issue would be on the other side if he has to criticize the game.   After finding out that he works for Amazon I do not blame him for not wanting to risk his job.


    Yea - that's the kicker. Likely he'll be on stream and we'll disclose because ethics (there was an early stream last year Shank was a part of that we disclosed as well), but you still likely won't see opinions or even news articles written by Shank as a result about this game. We aren't 100% worried about the Amazon part - we are more worried about the perception of a conflict of interest for our readers. 
    Slapshot1188Scot
  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Steam pre-load of the beta client has started.
    YashaX
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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,586
    Iselin said:
    Steam pre-load of the beta client has started.
    Yeah.. still sitting here waiting for my Key from Amazon.

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  • ScorchienScorchien Member LegendaryPosts: 8,914
    lotrlore said:
    Slapshot1188 said:
    I think MMORPG.COM misses out on a great opportunity here by not having their own Guild in game.

    @lotrlore or @ShankTheTank ; Should stream the game and gather members.  Would likely help grown the community.


    So, New World is a weird game for us. As many of you know, most of our staff is part time, Shank actually being one of them. He technically works for a company owned by Amazon. As such, it's why you've never seen him really write about New World or talk publicly about it, because of the conflict of interest it might present. 

    So we'll be streaming it on Saturday next, but not 100% sure if Shank will be joining us officially as we're still navigating this issue as well. 

    That said, if people think there is enough interest, I have no problem setting up an MMORPG.com guild once New World officially launches, though.

    Ohh man  this sounds great ..

     Now we just need to think of a name ..

       How about   New World Snowflakes   .. really like this

                                  or

                            MMORPG Baby Bears...   This has got ring ..

      Cant wait .. see yas in game  :)
  • BloodaxesBloodaxes Member EpicPosts: 4,662
    Be sure to let us know! I'm on the verge of pre-ordering it but don't have much time right now to test it out.

  • ShankTheTankShankTheTank Associate Editor / News ManagerMMORPG.COM Staff, Member RarePosts: 230
    Torval said:
    lotrlore said:
    Yea - that's the kicker. Likely he'll be on stream and we'll disclose because ethics (there was an early stream last year Shank was a part of that we disclosed as well), but you still likely won't see opinions or even news articles written by Shank as a result about this game. We aren't 100% worried about the Amazon part - we are more worried about the perception of a conflict of interest for our readers. 

    As long as you're clear I don't see the issue. There isn't a rule someone needs to be objective, just transparent about their position. You don't need to divulge his subsidiary, just whether there is a direct correlation or connection to Amazon Game Studios or not.

    There will be low quality shitpost trolling either way. I'm always interested in hearing Shank's opinion on a game whether I agree or not.
    Appreciate it. As of now, I plan on joining the stream
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  • MendelMendel Member LegendaryPosts: 5,609
    Great write up @Iselin.

    While I have no real interest in New World, I did notice something very interesting in the summary -- that Steam is not going to count the beta against their refund policy.  Maybe, just maybe, Steam is softening on their official refund policy a bit.  If so, that's probably good for everyone.



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  • UngoodUngood Member LegendaryPosts: 7,534
    I'll look forward to seeing what you all have to say.
    Egotism is the anesthetic that dullens the pain of stupidity, this is why when I try to beat my head against the stupidity of other people, I only hurt myself.

  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,586
    Torval said:
    lotrlore said:
    Yea - that's the kicker. Likely he'll be on stream and we'll disclose because ethics (there was an early stream last year Shank was a part of that we disclosed as well), but you still likely won't see opinions or even news articles written by Shank as a result about this game. We aren't 100% worried about the Amazon part - we are more worried about the perception of a conflict of interest for our readers. 


    There will be low quality shitpost trolling either way. I'm always interested in hearing Shank's opinion on a game whether I agree or not.
    I like to think my shitposting has leveled up to at least medium quality...
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  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Torval said:
    Iselin said:
    Steam pre-load of the beta client has started.

    Thanks for the tip. I'm installed and ready to roll. I'm surprised that the download and install is only 39.5GB.
    Yeah the modest size surprised me too. Maybe it's a partial pre-load with more to come tomorrow?
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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,586
    Iselin said:
    Torval said:
    Iselin said:
    Steam pre-load of the beta client has started.

    Thanks for the tip. I'm installed and ready to roll. I'm surprised that the download and install is only 39.5GB.
    Yeah the modest size surprised me too. Maybe it's a partial pre-load with more to come tomorrow?
    That's about how large the Alpha was.
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  • skeaserskeaser Member RarePosts: 4,199
    Iselin said:
    Torval said:
    Iselin said:
    Steam pre-load of the beta client has started.

    Thanks for the tip. I'm installed and ready to roll. I'm surprised that the download and install is only 39.5GB.
    Yeah the modest size surprised me too. Maybe it's a partial pre-load with more to come tomorrow?

    GW2 and FFXIV are about 50GB each, 40 GB doesn't seem too small.
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  • lahnmirlahnmir Member LegendaryPosts: 5,050
    Of course I am going on holidays this very Friday. Enjoy Beta guys, what I have played earlier was very promising.

    /Cheers,
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  • Slapshot1188Slapshot1188 Member LegendaryPosts: 17,586
    Is there an updated server list for East Coast US that shows which ones the streamers are heading to so I can avoid them?

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