I bought New World back at launch but only played for a few hours since my old PC couldn’t handle it well. Now that I’ve finally got a good pc, I’m thinking about giving it another shot.
I’m looking for a new main MMO to really invest in. I’ve mainly enjoyed Classic WoW, Retail WoW, and OSRS. I like having a good sense of progression, a chill but active community, and content that makes the world feel "alive". PvE is my main focus, but I don’t mind some PvP.
For anyone playing in 2025, what keeps you playing and how’s the game holding up? Is it still getting solid updates with an active player base, or does it feel like it’s slowly being phased out? Does the future of this game look at least promising or headed the correct way?
Just want to know if it’s worth jumping into before I commit the time. Appreciate any honest thoughts.
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Hello guys, I played this game for 235 hours when it was released and i rly enjoyed, but somehow I got bored. I think what bothered me was that it took a lot of time walking bcs mounts werent introduced yet. Also it disappointed me when i saw that the brought mounts to the game, but u had to pay real money for the basic mount - i was a broken lad. I remember that most of its players were disappointed about some decisions the studio made before release but i have no idea what tbh.
Lately I’ve heard that the game was improved and it’s worth playing, but didnt see any change on the steam charts player count. I was wondering if it’s worth it to start over and give it another chance to the game, but also got some questions if u can help me.
Is it p2w? When i first played it, it didnt feel like that
How’s the community? Cannu have fun w the community while playing this game?
Do the developers of the game listen to community’s feedback
Any tips for the begginers? I rly wanna play it again - this one was a relaxing and fun game - at least the pve part, and now i also have money for horse XD Ty if u got here, xoxo
Hey everyone. I had to share my thoughts with you, Gotta say I’m a casual player, only lvl 50, so I might miss more issues and the game might not be for everyone but It’s honestly been years since a game has hooked me like this. Life’s pretty packed these days – baby, work, college – so I wasn’t expecting to dive so deep into something like this. But man, New World has me totally hooked.
The world of Aeternum is unreal. It’s like this massive, living, breathing place that you actually want to get lost in. The environments are insane, from lush forests to spooky ruins, and it feels like there’s always something cool around the corner. I can’t help but think about my next session – which is saying a lot with everything else going on in my life! The crafting is amazing, fishing got me busy after a long day at work, which is something I never thought would be possible lol.
One thing I love is the combat. It’s not just button-mashing; there’s actual skill involved. You have to strategize, time your moves, and think through each encounter. Whether I’m fighting monsters or clashing with other players, it never gets old. And the community? So good. I’ve met some awesome people, and it adds this whole social aspect that makes it even more fun. You’re not just gaming – you’re part of this huge world where everyone’s on their own adventure. The fact that I can try out any weapon, max lvl it and see if I enjoy it, this is refreshing.
Now, I’ll be real – New World isn’t perfect. AGS still has some issues to work out. There are bugs, some balancing problems, and little glitches that need fixing. They’re working on it, but it’s one of those things where you’re hoping the developers stay on top of it. Even with all that, though, it’s worth playing.
If you’ve been curious about it or need something new to dive into, you have to try New World: Aeternum. You might just get as hooked as I am.