Season 9 and the near future of New World Aeternum

Amazon Games continues to develop its MMO project even after its rebranding. Now, the launch of the ninth season, Season of the Banner, is scheduled for the very end of July. It will feature a rather unexpected PvP mode on a couple of maps, a new location for the «Arena», two world bosses, and several gameplay tweaks. Additionally, the developers have shared their plans for the game's future with fans: we can expect new territories, weapons, artifacts, and a series of surprises, including evacuation battles. Here's what we know so far.

Let's start with what the developers are highlighting — the game will introduce a PvP mode called «Capture the Flag». Battles between heroes will unfold on two maps — «Forbidden City» and «Frozen Pass». Both territories will have a 50% chance of appearing before each match. For those who don't like the rules of this competition, there's the option to head to the «Temple» arena for a classic three-on-three showdown. According to Amazon employees, this location is notable for its abundance of corridors. Additionally, the update will bring battles where every player is for themselves. These will feature an effect that prevents characters from staying close — the longer they stay together, the easier they are to kill and the weaker their attacks become.

Among the artifacts of the upcoming season are the «Plague Herald» helmet, the «Crescent Wave» sword, the gray wizard's hat, the «Vengeance» staff, and other items. Reward sets will also be revamped, and even fans of dance or fishing mini-games will be able to earn them. As for future creative plans, the tenth season is expected to introduce new territories, raids, high-level content, another PvP mode, evacuation battles, and a UI customization system.