A deep dive into the supernatural threats and mysteries of New World: Aeternum

Explore a cursed island full of secrets when New World: Eternal is out October 15 for Xbox Series X|S. While searching for supposed riches on the eternal island of Aeternum, you are shipwrecked and plunged into the depths of an immortal spiral. Its strange inhabitants have been drawn by the winds of opportunity, or so you thought.

Learn the island’s increasingly wild, supernatural cycle and write your own story to uncover the truth behind Aeternum’s eternal conflicts in this thrilling action RPG set at the twilight of the Age of Discovery.

Pursue your ambitions

Conflicts and bizarre events in Aeternum stretch back further than anyone can remember. But memory loss is just one of the many fates worse than death you will encounter on your travels. Some give in to the seductive whispers of power and turn into mindless corrupted ones, while others lose their sense of purpose and become soulless lost souls. Many even go mad after recovering from one death after another.

Isabella is an intrepid explorer who ventured to the island to seek Azoth, the source of magic in Aeternum. Possessed by the insatiable evil of the Corrupted, she now comes ever closer to spreading the Corruption’s cruel influence beyond Aeternum. The storms on the coast have grown worse, countless adventurers are washed ashore every day, and a menacing presence lurks in every village. To stop her, you must successfully navigate the island’s turbulent terrain and various enemies.

Forge your story

Your exciting journey begins with character creation. This customization then extends to outfits, weapons, tools, mounts, camp skins, and emotes. Solve each mystery surrounding Aeternum alone or with friends for a completely different experience. There are also trade skills such as cooking, fishing, musical instruments, crafting, and many more that grant various bonuses and let you delve even deeper into your favorite aspects of the game. Need some extra money for a house? Host a musical performance and collect tips in the nearest settlement. Want more money for your business to buy matching flail skins? Create your own furniture and sell it.

Companies are organized groups of adventurers that can band together for competitive and cooperative activities. To join another player’s company, you must first be of the same faction. Early on, you’ll be given the choice to join either the Marauders, the Syndicate, or the Covenant. All three factions have unique values, colors, and philosophies, complete with their own quests and agendas. Maybe you join the Marauders because you love the color green, the Syndicate because you share their passion for knowledge, or the Covenant because that’s what your friends did. This is your story, so you can never make a wrong choice.

Faction members can help you complete quests and fend off threats across Aeternum. Your fellow members can gift you gear to help you progress, pack a few punches against powerful enemies, or revive you during random encounters on the journey to their next destination. Help your faction succeed.

Shape your destiny

Aeternum is constantly changing due to those in power. Whether you’re fighting the Corrupted, the Lost, or another faction, you can defeat any enemy after stumbling upon a mysterious crate in the wreckage of your ship. To better familiarize you with the unique timing and positioning of each weapon, you’ll choose a character archetype at the start of your adventure. Each of the seven character archetypes includes two weapons and some initial trade skill increases, as well as several skill trees with customizable abilities. Combine different options until you find the perfect combination for your play style:

• Executioner: Great Axe and War Hammer
• Musketeer: Rapier and Musket
• Mystic: Void Gauntlet and Life Staff
• Occultist: Fire Staff and Ice Glove
• Ranger: Spear and Bow
• Soldier: Long sword with shield and axe
• Swordbearer: Greatsword and blunderbuss

Beyond the main story, there are many horrors to defeat in Aeternum. Hunt a giant sandworm in one of the game’s challenging trials, uncover some of the island’s darkest secrets in Expeditions, and banish otherworldly demons during seasonal events. As you piece together the lore surrounding each ill omen, you’ll gain a better understanding of the eternal island’s storied history. There’s always a new threat lurking in Aeternum, not to mention the numerous ways to customize your approach.

We look forward to new ambitions, mysteries and threats coming to the Eternal Isle from future adventurers. What story will you bring to the island? New World: Eternal is now available for pre-order. Check out the New World: Eternal website for more informations.