What changed in New World: Aeternum in 2020

Gear now has specific level requirements based on gear score.

Spear offers long distance pierce damage and ranged capabilities with two Skill Trees: Zoner and Impaler.

Melee attacks hitting an enemy's back now receive a backstab damage bonus.

Increased attribute points from leveling and adjusted focus attribute for Life Staff.

Weapon switching speed has been increased to facilitate combos.

Each weapon now has independent cooldowns, allowing for more strategic combat.

Introduced a new threat system to make enemy targeting more understandable.

Reduced XP from various sources to adjust leveling speed.

Players can now dodge roll without stamina after being stuck in multiple consecutive reactions.

Speed of light distance decreased by 50% and cooldown increased to 25 seconds.

Berserk duration reduced to 10 seconds; other skill changes made.

New perks added to affect item weight and threat generation.

The New World Preview event will begin on August 25, 2020, and end on September 4, 2020.

Wave 1 invitees will receive an email with a Steam code for 'New World Preview' on August 21.

Wave 1 invitees can pre-download and install the 'New World Preview' game client on August 21.

Steam pre-order customers will have 'New World Preview' automatically added to their Steam Game Library on August 21.

Servers will be available in North America East, North America West, Central Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.

Players are encouraged to share their experiences and feedback during the Preview event.

Steam Pre-order customers will automatically have access to New World Preview on August 21, 2020.

Wave 1 invitees can pre-download and install the New World Preview game client on August 21, 2020.

Wave 1 invitees will receive an invitation email with a Steam code on August 21, 2020.

A preview event for New World will take place from August 25 to September 4, 2020.

Participants are reminded that the Density Test is confidential and subject to NDA.

A Density Test event is scheduled to prepare for the New World Preview on August 25, starting July 30.

Players are invited to help stress test the servers during the Density Test to ensure stability.

Different groups including Amazon Pre-Orders, Alpha Players, and select Beta Sign Ups will receive access to the Density Test.

The Density Test will be held under NDA, while the New World Preview will not.

Servers will be wiped between the Density Test and New World Preview, with no progress carried over.

A Density Test will be hosted on the US server starting on 7/30/2020 to prepare for New World Preview.

Invitations for the Density Test will be sent to Alpha Testers, pre-orders before July 26th, and select Beta sign ups before July 9th.

Specific testing windows are planned for 7/31/2020 at 6PM-9PM PT and 8/1/2020 at 1PM-4PM PT.

Players can now declare War on other Factions' Territories after weakening them through Faction Missions.

Companies selected as the Vanguard can lead the charge in battle, with the ability to enlist members from their Faction.

Attackers can earn Battle Tokens to acquire Siege Platforms during Wars.

Defenders can use Ballista, Explosive Cannon, Repeater Turret, and Fire Dropper during Wars.

Attackers can utilize Cannon, Fire Launcher, and Repeater Platforms in battle.

Both attackers and defenders can use traps like Inferno Mine and Powder Keg during Wars.

Introduction of Siege Weapons and Siege Platforms for attackers and defenders during Wars.

Players will be teleported off the battlefield after the War concludes.

Attackers must capture three Rally Points before breaching Fort Gates.

Defending Companies can set specific windows of time for Wars to enhance coordination.