Amazon Games Launches New World: Aeternum on Consoles and PC with Full Cross-Play

Amazon Games has officially launched New World: Aeternum, the highly anticipated online action RPG, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, bringing console and PC players together for the first time on the mystical island of Aeternum. Offering full cross-platform play, this marks a new era for the popular game, which initially launched on PC in 2021. For PC players who have already purchased New World and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, access to New World: Aeternum comes at no additional cost.

Christoph Hartmann, Vice President of Amazon Games, expressed excitement about the expanded player base, stating, "Millions of players have explored Aeternum on PC, and we’re thrilled to welcome even more to New World: Aeternum with the console release." With its seamless cross-play functionality and gameplay improvements tailored for consoles, New World: Aeternum promises to be the definitive experience for adventurers across all platforms.

In New World: Aeternum, players wash ashore on the mystical Eternal Island and set off to uncover its mysteries. Along the way, they’ll encounter dangers, battle powerful foes, and explore a vast open world filled with both beauty and peril. The game features action-focused, skill-based combat and offers players a wide range of content to explore, including:

• Hive of the Gorgons Raid: A new 10-person raid where players face Broodmother Medusa in an epic battle.
• PvPvE Zones: Engage in high-risk, high-reward combat in Cursed Mists or team up with friends for large-scale battles in Outpost Rush and Territory Wars.
• Soul Trials: Daily 1:1 challenges against Aeternum’s most infamous villains for premium rewards.
• Expeditions: Team up with allies to explore Aeternum’s depths and take on dangerous foes in multiplayer expeditions.
• Seasonal Events: Participate in events like the Nightveil Hallow, Winter Convergence Festival, and more throughout the year.

Players can also enjoy a flexible progression system, choosing from seven archetypes like the Destroyer or Mystic, and can customize their journey further with deep crafting and player housing systems.

New World: Aeternum is available digitally for $59.99, with a Deluxe Edition priced at $79.99 that includes exclusive items like the Corrupted Mauler Bear Mount and Corrupted Soul Armor Skin. Optimized for consoles, the game features intuitive radial menus, controller input presets, and toggles for features like target locking and aim assist.

Whether players are discovering Aeternum for the first time or returning to it on a new platform, New World: Aeternum is set to deliver an unforgettable adventure. For more information and to dive into the experience, visit the official site.