New World: Aeternum

Overview

Franchise

Unknown

Release date

• Windows — September 28, 2021
• PlayStation 5 — 2024
• Xbox Series X|S — 2024

Developer

• Amazon Game Studios
• Amazon Games

Publisher

• Amazon Game Studios

Age rating

• ESRB T — Teen, age 13+ · Steam Store
• PEGI 16 — age 16+ · Steam Store
• USK 16 — age 16+ · Steam Store
• ACB M — Mature, age 15+ · Steam Store
• GRAC 15+ — Ages 15+ · IGDB mirror
• ClassInd 14 — Ages 14+ · Steam Store

Content warnings

Frequent violence or goreMature content

Interaction modes

MultiplayerOnline PvPOnline co-op

Session capacity

Unknown

Access model

Unknown

Monetization

• In-app purchases

Storefront price

Unknown

Store contents

• 133 Achievements · Steam Store, August 29, 2026

Languages

EnglishGermanFrenchSpanishPortuguese, BrazilItalianPolishSpanish, Latin America

Classification

Genres

ActionAdventureRPGMMORPG

Evidence:Action — 2 excerptsAdventure — 3 excerptsRPG — 3 excerpts

Setting and subject matter

Unknown

Camera

Third-person

Evidence:Third-person — 1 excerpt

Visual style

Unknown

Combat system type

Unknown

Scale

Ratings

• players66.8% · 297.1KSteam, US storefront · Steam reviews
• players64.9%Global · IGDB mirror
• critics76%Global · IGDB mirror

Last update

• January 15, 2026 — The Future of New World: What to Expect (0 updates over 90 days) · Steam update feed

Concurrent players

Mechanics

Key game systems from the Mechanics Catalog. Assessment axes are independent and are not combined into a single score. An unassessed mechanic is unknown, not absent.

• Clan system

  Present View implementation

  A persistent player organization created or recognized by the game itself, with a stable membership, a life beyond one session, a shared identity, functions, and goals.

  Official evidence establishes Companies, role permissions, a treasury, warfare, and settlement-linked functions. These support a developed clan system, while shared progression and Company-specific collective goals remain Unknown.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced delisting on 2026-01-15 and permanent server shutdown across all platforms on 2027-01-31.

  Participants:

  A player joins a Company; the exact account-versus-character membership unit remains unknown.

  Participation format:

  Territorial governance and shared resources combine with coordinated wars and settlement projects.

  Depth:

  at most 3 of 5 — Developed system

  What limits the result:

  Shared progression: Level 3 is an upper bound because the retained evidence does not establish shared progression, and the collective-goals source is not Company-specific.

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— No compatible count of unique mechanic participants and active eligible players was found for the same observation window.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Not assessed

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Medium— The cited official material supports the recorded Company structure and each scored component after conservative recalibration. Shared progression, Company-specific collective goals, adoption, and dependency remain unknown.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Identity and communication1 of 4 — The cited evidence supports score 1 for identity and communication; criteria not stated by the source were not inferred.
  • Governance and permissions2 of 4 — The excerpt supports multiple roles and permissions but not complex distributed governance or strategic collective decisions.
  • Shared progressionNot assessed — The targeted official-source review did not establish shared progression; source silence was not converted to score 0.
  • Shared assets and economy2 of 4 — The excerpt supports a Company treasury funded by taxes; managed production, distribution, or world-level economic influence was not established.
  • Collective goals and contentNot assessed — Town Projects are described as activities for people, but the retained excerpt does not tie them specifically to Company membership; the component remains Unknown.
  • Competition, territory, and politics3 of 4 — The excerpt supports recurring Company participation in faction warfare and Governor-selected 50-versus-50 wars; persistent world-changing authority was not established.
  • Game integration3 of 4 — The excerpt connects Company governance to taxes, fees, and settlement crafting and refining stations; system-forming influence across all key cycles was not established.

  research draft · methodology 0.4 · September 2, 2026

• Player economy

  Present View implementation

  An in-game system where player decisions materially influence at least part of the production, supply, distribution, or price of in-game value.

  Official evidence establishes the recorded player-economy boundary for New World: Aeternum and supports these component results: exchange breadth 2, price formation 3, player production and supply 2, value sinks and turnover 2, gameplay integration 2. Unknown functions, adoption, and dependency were not inferred.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced delisting on 2026-01-15 and permanent server shutdown across all platforms on 2027-01-31.

  Depth:

  at most 2 of 5 — Limited market

  What limits the result:

  Market institutions and tools: Level 2 is an upper bound because the cited evidence does not establish market institutions and tools; a stronger level was not inferred.

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— No compatible count of unique mechanic participants and active eligible players was found for the same observation window.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Not assessed

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Medium— The cited material supports the recorded present classification and each linked substantive claim. Unstated adoption, dependency, and functions remain unknown.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Breadth of exchange2 of 4 — The cited evidence supports score 2 for exchange breadth; criteria not stated by the source were not inferred.
  • Price formation3 of 4 — The cited evidence supports score 3 for price formation; criteria not stated by the source were not inferred.
  • Player production and supply2 of 4 — The cited evidence supports score 2 for player production and supply; criteria not stated by the source were not inferred.
  • Specialization and interdependenceNot assessed — The targeted official-source review did not establish specialization and interdependence; source silence was not converted to score 0.
  • Space, logistics, and informationNot assessed — The targeted official-source review did not establish space, logistics, and information; source silence was not converted to score 0.
  • Value sinks and turnover2 of 4 — The cited evidence supports score 2 for value sinks and turnover; criteria not stated by the source were not inferred.
  • Market institutions and toolsNot assessed — The targeted official-source review did not establish market institutions and tools; source silence was not converted to score 0.
  • Gameplay integration2 of 4 — The cited evidence supports score 2 for gameplay integration; criteria not stated by the source were not inferred.

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• Territory control

  PresentUnknownPresent View implementation

  A system where players or organizations capture, hold, and use parts of the game world with lasting consequences.

  A documented 50v50 War can transfer a territory. Official material links territorial governance to settlement projects, upgrades, rewards, taxation, Lifestyle Buffs, and Company revenue; ownership duration and wider-world reach remain unresolved.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced that no new content will be released and servers will shut down on 2027-01-31.

  Depth:

  at most 2 of 5 — Contested objectives

  What limits the result:

  Ownership duration: Ownership transfer is documented, but cross-session duration and reset rules remain Unknown; the stable consequences required for level 3 are not established.

  What ownership gives the owner over others:

  Resources or income from the territory itself

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— Adoption reach is unmeasured: primary sources provide neither unique participants nor a compatible active-audience denominator.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Unknown

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Medium— Five primary URLs were reviewed on 2026-09-02. Transfer, War format, benefits, and system links are documented; ownership duration and affected audience remain unresolved.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Capture and contest2 of 4 — Score 2: the sources establish a 50v50 War that can transfer territory, but not the regular defense, preparation, or multilayer contest required above this step.
  • Ownership benefits: assets, income, and access3 of 4 — Score 3: settlement and fort upgrades plus Lifestyle Buffs establish meaningful infrastructure and access benefits; strategic dominance is not inferred.
  • Competition points and rewards2 of 4 — Score 2: the official source explicitly promises rewards to the winning side of a War; cross-cycle competition is not established.
  • Ownership durationNot assessed — The sources establish that territory can change hands, but not how long one ownership survives across sessions or whether a reset applies; retained as Unknown.
  • Accumulated developmentNot assessed — Settlement levels are documented, but the sources do not resolve whether development resets or carries across ownership and calendar cycles; retained as Unknown.
  • Space and map strategyNot assessed — Distinct territories, settlements, and forts are documented, but their adjacency, fronts, supply, or strategic interdependence are not; retained as Unknown.
  • Collective organization of warfare2 of 4 — Score 2: a Governor selects Company members for a 50v50 War, establishing organized-group participation; roles, preparation, and inter-organization politics are not established.
  • Impact on the wider worldNot assessed — Taxation, upgrades, and Lifestyle Buffs can change under a controlling Company, but the cited excerpt does not identify the affected audience required to score world impact; retained as Unknown.
  • Game integration3 of 4 — Score 3: territory governance links Wars, Town Projects, settlement and fort upgrades, Lifestyle Buffs, and Company revenue; system-forming score 4 is not inferred.

  research draft · methodology 0.3 · September 2, 2026

  Assessment scope: Regular play outside territory wars

  The reviewed official material documents a territorial system in another or broader contour, but does not resolve transferable, persistent ownership for the exact segment “Regular play outside territory wars”.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced that no new content will be released and servers will shut down on 2027-01-31.

  Depth:

  Unknown

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— Adoption reach is unmeasured: primary sources provide neither unique participants nor a compatible active-audience denominator for this segment.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Unknown

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Insufficient data— On 2026-09-02, the reviewed primary sources did not provide segment-specific evidence for “Regular play outside territory wars”; the broader contour was not copied into this boundary.

  research draft · methodology 0.3 · September 2, 2026

  Assessment scope: Territory wars

  A documented 50v50 War can transfer a territory. Official material links territorial governance to settlement projects, upgrades, rewards, taxation, Lifestyle Buffs, and Company revenue; ownership duration and wider-world reach remain unresolved.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced that no new content will be released and servers will shut down on 2027-01-31.

  Depth:

  at most 2 of 5 — Contested objectives

  What limits the result:

  Ownership duration: Ownership transfer is documented, but cross-session duration and reset rules remain Unknown; the stable consequences required for level 3 are not established.

  What ownership gives the owner over others:

  Resources or income from the territory itself

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— Adoption reach is unmeasured: primary sources provide neither unique participants nor a compatible active-audience denominator for this segment.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Unknown

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Medium— The supplemental Territory wars boundary was reviewed separately against five primary URLs on 2026-09-02. Transfer, War format, benefits, and system links are documented; ownership duration and affected audience remain unresolved.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Capture and contest2 of 4 — Score 2: the sources establish a 50v50 War that can transfer territory, but not the regular defense, preparation, or multilayer contest required above this step.
  • Ownership benefits: assets, income, and access3 of 4 — Score 3: settlement and fort upgrades plus Lifestyle Buffs establish meaningful infrastructure and access benefits; strategic dominance is not inferred.
  • Competition points and rewards2 of 4 — Score 2: the official source explicitly promises rewards to the winning side of a War; cross-cycle competition is not established.
  • Ownership durationNot assessed — The sources establish that territory can change hands, but not how long one ownership survives across sessions or whether a reset applies; retained as Unknown.
  • Accumulated developmentNot assessed — Settlement levels are documented, but the sources do not resolve whether development resets or carries across ownership and calendar cycles; retained as Unknown.
  • Space and map strategyNot assessed — Distinct territories, settlements, and forts are documented, but their adjacency, fronts, supply, or strategic interdependence are not; retained as Unknown.
  • Collective organization of warfare2 of 4 — Score 2: a Governor selects Company members for a 50v50 War, establishing organized-group participation; roles, preparation, and inter-organization politics are not established.
  • Impact on the wider worldNot assessed — Taxation, upgrades, and Lifestyle Buffs can change under a controlling Company, but the cited excerpt does not identify the affected audience required to score world impact; retained as Unknown.
  • Game integration3 of 4 — Score 3: territory governance links Wars, Town Projects, settlement and fort upgrades, Lifestyle Buffs, and Company revenue; system-forming score 4 is not inferred.

  research draft · methodology 0.3 · September 2, 2026

• Competitive PvP

  Present View implementation

  Structured competition between players with rules and a measurable outcome, usually including skill-based matchmaking.

  Official evidence confirms a team competitive PvP contour with structured formats, a recorded rating or leaderboard, and links to other game loops. Unresolved features remain Unknown.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced delisting on 2026-01-15 and permanent server shutdown across all platforms on 2027-01-31.

  Depth:

  at most 2 of 5 — Basic ladder

  What limits the result:

  Matchmaking: Component matchmaking remains Unknown after mechanic-specific research; the next level’s mandatory condition is not satisfied.

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— Adoption reach is unmeasured: primary sources provide neither unique participants nor a compatible active-audience denominator.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Unknown

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Medium— 3 primary URLs were reviewed on 2026-09-02. Each populated claim is bounded by its exact excerpt; unresolved values remain Unknown.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Competitive formats2 of 4 — Score 2 for structured formats is bounded by the cited official claim: “3v3 Arenas are a new small-scale PvP game mode”
  • MatchmakingNot assessed — Primary evidence did not resolve opponent matchmaking; retained as Unknown.
  • Rating and ladder3 of 4 — Score 3 for a recorded rating or leaderboard is bounded by the cited official claim: “players can climb through ranks and earn exclusive rewards”
  • Seasons and rewardsNot assessed — Primary evidence did not resolve seasonal competition and rewards; retained as Unknown.
  • Competitive integrityNot assessed — Primary evidence did not resolve competition-integrity controls; retained as Unknown.
  • Skill expressionNot assessed — Primary evidence did not resolve skill differentiation; retained as Unknown.
  • Game integration2 of 4 — Score 2: exclusive rank rewards link the contour to progression and rewards, but do not establish regular influence on broader player development.

  research draft · methodology 0.3 · September 2, 2026

• Live service and updates

  Limited View implementation

  A regular rhythm of meaningful updates, including seasons, patches, events, and a roadmap that supports a long product life.

  Official sources establish a post-transition support contour after 2025-10-28: Season 10 was the final content release, the frozen season and recurring activities remain available, and only bug and performance monitoring continues before shutdown on 2027-01-31. This supports Limited Presence; section 15.7 prevents one Depth across the split window.

  Access cost:

  Free access

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— On October 28, 2025, the end of content releases was announced, with a promise to give at least six months' notice of any changes. On January 15, 2026, removal from sale that same day and a server shutdown on January 31, 2027 were announced; sales of in-game currency ended on July 20, 2026, and there will be no server mergers.

  Depth:

  Not derived

  Why no result is available:

  The 2025-09-02 to 2026-09-02 observation window is split at the 2025-10-28 transition to the final no-new-content phase. The earlier subwindow lacks a complete release series, while the later subwindow is a frozen sunset contour; section 15.7 therefore does not yield one Depth across the split window.

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— The developer has not published participation in seasons. Under section 10.14, both the numerator and denominator are missing; attention to the final season is not a compatible participation share.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Not assessed

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  High— Dated Amazon Games publications directly establish the final-content transition, continuing operational support without new content, the frozen season, and the announced shutdown horizon.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Release cadenceNot assessed
  • Release announcementsNot assessed
  • Content scope and typeNot assessed
  • Seasonal structureNot assessed
  • Event calendarNot assessed
  • Roadmap transparencyNot assessed
  • Response to playersNot assessed
  • Game integrationNot assessed

  research draft · methodology 0.3 · September 2, 2026

• Character progression

  Unknown View implementation

  A system for long-term character or account development through levels, skills, equipment, and specializations.

  The retained primary item identifies a progression-related fact, but the package does not establish the progression unit, cycle and reset rules, persistence, formal axes, cap, and post-cap state required by section 16.12. A positive character-progression result is therefore not published.

  Access cost:

  Unknown

  Product horizon:

  Server shutdown announced, announced on January 15, 2026, shutdown on January 31, 2027— Amazon Games announced delisting on 2026-01-15 and permanent server shutdown across all platforms on 2027-01-31.

  Depth:

  Unknown

  Core experience relevance:

  Unknown

  Observed adoption:

  Unknown— No compatible participation numerator and eligible-audience denominator were assembled for this exact boundary.

  Structural expectation:

  Unknown

  Player dependency:

  Unknown

  Change direction:

  Not assessed

  Assessment type:

  Unknown

  Confidence:

  Insufficient data— The checked source is insufficient for a positive result because the minimum evidence set in section 16.12 is incomplete.

  Component scores (0–4):

  • Path length and structureNot assessed
  • Progression axesNot assessed
  • Specialization choiceNot assessed
  • Role of equipmentNot assessed
  • Progression sourcesNot assessed
  • Progress persistence and carry-overNot assessed
  • Game integrationNot assessed

  research draft · methodology 0.3 · September 2, 2026