Greetings, Adventurers!
As we prepare to explore the Eternal Isle when New World: Aeternum launches on October 15, important server, or World changes will happen across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Here’s everything you need to know about Worlds, merges and character transfers, plus a server FAQ.
Global Server Launch Info
New World: Aeternum downtime will begin for all worlds at 8:30PM PT (3:30AM UTC) on October 14. Each region will open at the following time and require a full game download:
All European and AP Southeast worlds across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will open at 12AM PT (7AM UTC) on October 15.
Pre-order and deluxe edition bonuses will not be available until approximately 4AM PT (11AM UTC) on October 15.
All other worlds (US West, US East, and SA East) across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will open at 6AM PT (1PM UTC) on October 15.
Console preload starts on October 13 at 12AM PT (7AM UTC) for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
PlayStation 5:
SIEE - October 13 at 12:00AM PT
SIEA and Asia - October 13 at 6AM PT
Xbox Series X|S:
(Global) - October 13 at 12:00AM PT
PC players will be able to download the New World: Aeternum game update during the downtime on October 14.
If you currently own New World, you will be able to download the New World: Aeternum game update during the downtime on October 14. Here is what to expect:
The New World: Aeternum update will show up in your game’s library page.
You will need to click the blue Install button to begin the update.
If you have Automatic Updates enabled on your Steam account, no action is required and the update will be automatic.
Standard and Legacy Worlds
Each new world that releases with console will become a “Standard” World.
The current “Standard” and “Fresh Start” Worlds will become “Legacy” Worlds once New World: Aeternum launches.
Character Transfers
Characters from Legacy Worlds will not be able to transfer into the new Standard Worlds. However, characters from Standard Worlds can transfer into Legacy Worlds. Once transferred, characters in Legacy Worlds cannot return to Standard Worlds.
Characters from Standard Worlds can transfer into other Standard Worlds as long as the target world is not at capacity (“Full”) or blocked due to other reasons.
New characters can be created on Legacy or Standard Worlds as long as the target World isn’t labeled as Full or "No In Transfer."
The ability to transfer regions will be disabled once New World: Aeternum launches.
Characters from Console Only worlds will not be able to transfer to cross-play worlds.
FAQ
Can I play with my friends on other platforms?
Yes. New World: Aeternum allows players from Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam (PC) to all play together on the same World.
Can I access my character(s) on more than one platform?
No. In New World: Aeternum your character(s) are locked to the platform you create them on. For example, if you create a character on PlayStation 5, you will not be able to access/play that character on Xbox Series X|S or Steam (PC).
Are there Standard - Console Only Worlds?
Yes. Players on PlayStation 5 can create characters on Standard - PlayStation Only Worlds, while players on Xbox Series X|S can create characters on Standard - Xbox Series X|S Only Worlds. These Worlds will only be accessible by players on their respective platforms and will not allow cross-play with other platforms. For example, players on Standard - PlayStation Only Worlds can only play with characters on Standard - PlayStation Only Worlds.
Players will need to first turn the cross-play setting off in order to see platform specific worlds. Platform specific worlds will not be visible when cross-play is set to on.
Cross-play is turned on by default. It can be turned off in the Social tab in Settings under Cross-Play.
Can PC players transfer to Standard - Console Only Worlds?
No. Standard - Console Only Worlds are limited to players on console.
Is there a plan to merge Legacy and Standard Worlds after a certain time?
There are currently no plans to merge Legacy and Standard Worlds. However, this may change in the future depending on the needs of the game.
Can PC players create characters on Standard Worlds?
Yes, PC players can create new characters on Standard Worlds. Current characters on Legacy Worlds will be unable to transfer to Standard Worlds.
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