New World: Aeternum
Developed by Amazon Game Studios · Published by Amazon Game Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, massively multiplayer game by Amazon Game Studios, published by Amazon Game Studios — multi-player, mmo, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
What players say about New World: Aeternum
Distilled by AI from 53 real Steam player reviews + verified Steam facts. The honest picture — praise and criticism both.
👍 What players love
- Engaging action combat that players consider top-tier in the MMO genre.
- Rich gathering and crafting systems that many find rewarding and enjoyable.
- A vibrant world that feels alive, especially during quests and events.
👎 Common complaints
- The game is set to be shut down, leaving players without access to what they paid for.
- Lack of endgame content and support led to player dissatisfaction.
- Many players express frustration over the publisher's decisions and management.
Is it worth it?
New World: Aeternum offers an engaging combat experience and a vibrant world, but the impending shutdown makes it a risky investment. Players seeking a long-term MMO experience should consider alternatives, as the game's future is uncertain.
Getting started — quick tips
- Focus on gathering and crafting to enhance your gameplay experience.
- Engage with the community to find groups for quests and events.
- Explore the world thoroughly to appreciate its design and resources.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for New World: Aeternum.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core i5-10500 @ 3.10GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 590
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. PC specifications for New World: Aeternum may continue to evolve over time.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.80Ghz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for New World: Aeternum may change over time.
Supported languages (8)
New World: Aeternum FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of September 2026. Data stamp: September 2026 (oldest record; newest recorded refresh: September 2026). Recorded refreshes can include failed attempts; check Steam for current facts. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
Is New World worth buying now?
Most reviews suggest it is not worth buying due to the announced shutdown.
What do players think about the combat system?
Players consistently praise the action combat as one of the best in MMOs.
How is the game's world and community?
Many players report a lively world with active communities, especially in cities.
Are there any refunds available?
Players are frustrated that no refunds are being issued for the game after its shutdown announcement.
What are the main issues with the game?
Common issues include the impending shutdown, lack of endgame content, and dissatisfaction with Amazon's management.
What kind of game is New World: Aeternum?
Steam classifies New World: Aeternum as a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG game, developed by Amazon Game Studios. Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.
How much does New World: Aeternum cost?
As of September 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for New World: Aeternum. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.
Is New World: Aeternum single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for New World: Aeternum: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is New World: Aeternum on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists New World: Aeternum for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is New World: Aeternum out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 28, 2021.
What platforms is New World: Aeternum on?
New World: Aeternum is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is New World: Aeternum single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does New World: Aeternum cost?
A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.
Does New World: Aeternum have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 133 achievements for New World: Aeternum.
Who made New World: Aeternum?
New World: Aeternum is developed by Amazon Game Studios and published by Amazon Game Studios.
Where to get New World: Aeternum
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