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Amazon Games has officially launched Season 8 of New World: Aeternum named Season of the Divide, brings players a substantial content update which introduces new PvP modes, powerful Artifacts and the Coral Divide map alongside a hardcore seasonal server.
Following a two-hour downtime the update activated on May 13 bringing one of the most extensive PvP-focused seasons ever to New World: Aeternum.
Capture the Flag Makes Its Debut
With Season 8 players now engage in Capture the Flag for the first time in New World where 10v10 teams battle in fast-paced, vertical maps to capture enemy flags.
The inclusion of Powerups and Jump Pads creates strategic chaos which establishes the game’s new offering as unique compared to current PvP modes. Limited-time preview events during Season 8 will feature Capture the Flag before full details are released.
Outpost Rush Evolves: Barebones Mode + Coral Divide Map
During Season 8 Outpost Rush receives two important updates that transform the game experience.
- Barebones Mode: Barebones Mode eliminates gear bonuses so players compete with equal gear scores to ensure the game relies solely on skill. Players who desire equal conditions during gameplay will find this experience ideal.
- Coral Divide Map: This ocean-themed arena now permanently features vertical combat, flanking routes and a central fort battle of great intensity.
The Coral Divide map received multiple balance and quality-of-life improvements such as restricted repair points and new Raid UI among other changes.
3v3 Arena Gets Its Biggest Map Yet
The largest Arena 3v3 map will be previewed in Season 8 and it takes place within an ancient temple grove. Ranged builds gain a temporary advantage due to the accelerated approach of the death fog before melee combat becomes dominant.
Hardcore Seasonal Server Arriving in June
A brand-new Hardcore Seasonal Server arrives in June to deliver intense gameplay where players face severe outcomes when they die. Players will:
- Start with accelerated leveling and streamlined crafting.
- Death results in permanent loss of access to specific Journey rewards.
- Players must restart their character to recover full progress after death.
Three different challenge sets make up the Seasonal Journey while Set 3 is only available to players who have not yet died.
The rewards system grants exclusive cosmetics and high-tier crafting materials along with Artifacts that transfer to your main character after the seasonal world shuts down.
Season 8 Artifacts and Rewards
This season introduces Seven new Artifacts designed to disrupt current combat strategies.
- Old Crown (Medium Helm) offers enhanced gem compatibility and a universal +10 stat bonus.
- Relentless (Tower Shield) generates a team defense aura that enhances healing effects.
- Vampire Vestments (Light Chest) enables lifesteal while providing mana synergy.
- Wit (Sword) allows players to prevent damage while controlling enemy attention through critical hits.
- The Chaos Blunderbuss weapon propels enemies away using explosive flames.
- Swiftness enhancement is activated through Heartrune use while wearing Runic Greaves (Heavy Feet).
- Lich Gloves (Light Hands) enable players to stack abilities more effectively.
Season 8 Pass offers tracks for both Free and Premium users.
Free Track: The Season 8 Pass Free Track includes Corruption-themed skins together with new Artifacts and additional transmog tokens dyes with consumables.
Premium Track (20,000 Marks of Fortune): The Premium Track offers players access to all Free content along with special emotes and valuable resources and boosters.
Weekly World Bosses
The World Boss events featuring iconic Expedition enemies such as Mammoth Mahantaram, Scarab Boss Khepri and Fire Naga Ifrit start in Season 8 as weekly challenges.
These level 70 bosses provide high-level loot with Gear Scores between 715 and 725 and guarantee one item with a 725 GS each week.
Barbershop and Character Customization
Players can fully customize their character's appearance at the Stylemancer Barbershop by exchanging a Barbershop Token for 10,000 Marks of Fortune. Changes include:
- Body Type
- Face, Hair, Skin Tone
- Tattoos, Scars, Eye Color, and more
Hourly PvP Map Rotation & More
The system now features hourly rotations of PvP maps for 3v3 Arenas which enhances matchmaking variety. The original Outpost Rush map will be incorporated into the current map rotation system at a later time this season.
Nauthynos Island's update features a redesigned Sol outpost that adds new tactical options through buildable and destructible platforms.
Season 8 of New World: Aeternum brings intense PvP enhancements together with smoother endgame progression and competitive seasonal content.
Season of the Divide stands as the most thrilling update for players who pursue Artifacts or who aim to prove their prowess in hardcore mode.
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