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About New World: Aeternum
New World: Aeternum drops players onto a supernatural island where danger and opportunity abound. As a shipwrecked adventurer you must survive, explore ruins, and harness mystical forces while forging your own destiny. The game blends open‑world exploration with a classless, real‑time combat system that supports solo play, small parties, or massive PvP battles. Cross‑platform play, extensive character customization, and a range of accessibility options let each player shape their experience.
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Island Exploration
Aeternum has been the source of legends for thousands of years, and players arrive shipwrecked without supplies or allies. The island’s wilderness and ruins provide endless opportunities to fight, forage, and forge new gear.
Exploration is central; the world is described as massive and beautiful, encouraging players to discover hidden locations and adapt to a dangerous environment shaped by supernatural power.
- Mark points of interest on your map before venturing far.
- Gather resources early to sustain longer expeditions.
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Combat System
Combat is classless and real‑time, allowing players to wield melee weapons, ranged artillery, or supernatural powers. The system supports solo fights, small teams, and large PvP engagements.
Players can decide whether to act as a frontline shield or a spell‑casting support, shaping their role through equipment and skill choices rather than fixed classes.
- Experiment with different weapon types to find your preferred playstyle.
- Use terrain to your advantage in PvP battles.
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Archetype Choices
The game offers seven unique starting archetypes, each with its own play style, such as the Destroyer with great axes or the Mystic who masters life and death forces.
Archetypes can be changed at any point, letting players experiment with new builds and adapt to evolving challenges.
- Try a different archetype after reaching a milestone to refresh gameplay.
- Combine abilities from multiple archetypes for hybrid builds.
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Mount System
Players can summon mounts such as horses, dire wolves, and lions, each with customizable appearance and dyeable equipment. Mounts gain upgrades through the Riding Trade Skill.
Upgrades include increased speed, buffs, and higher‑tier consumable food, enhancing travel and combat mobility across Aeternum.
- Level up Riding Trade Skill early for faster travel.
- Name your mount for easier identification in groups.
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Accessibility Options
The game provides extensive accessibility settings, including audio controls (volume, mono, stereo, surround), camera comfort, subtitle options, and key‑binding customization.
Chat text‑to‑speech and speech‑to‑text ensure communication is accessible, and the game can be played without timed input, supporting keyboard‑only play.
- Adjust subtitle size for clearer reading during combat.
- Enable speech‑to‑text if you prefer voice communication.
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