What’s Different About New World?
The single largest aspect that sets New World apart from other games in the genre is its gameplay. Instead of traditional auto-lock and targeting skills like in World of Warcraft, New World seems to put much more of an emphasis on action and requires steady aiming from the player. This action-focused gameplay comes together with the PvE and large-scale PvP content for the possibility to create some truly thrilling moments. Players can also join one of three factions and fight over key strategic areas within the world of Aeternum, like World of Warcraft’s Alliance and Horde. This will further create a sense of community within players which is largely cited as a key aspect for why MMORPGs remain so popular years after their release.
However, there appear to be some emerging issues present within the game. During last month’s closed beta, it was reported that many high-end GPUs became unusable after running the game. While this is a tech issue, it is still concerning. Other players have taken issue with the game’s narrative, or what has been played of it so far. For some players, New World’s focus on the exploration and colonization of the island Aeternum might be enough to excuse a less-than-stellar narrative. New World certainly does not seem to be as story-focused as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn which definitely helps to set it apart from other MMORPGs. Additionally, New World will follow a buy-to-play model so there will be no subscription service whatsoever, but the game will possess an in-game store for cosmetics and small character boosts.
New World is launching on September 28, 2021 for PC.
