New World Season 2 - Blood of the Sands Announcement

Published by 23 May, 2023 0 likes

Greetings, Adventurers! Get ready for new PvP activities, narratives, and a massive sand wurm when Season 2 - Blood of the Sands releases on July 6.

Want an early taste of what to expect? Join the next PTR on May 25.

Blood of the Sands will feature Transmog, Elite Trials, and a new 3v3 Arenas map, plus Cross World Outpost Rush, the First Light Retraction, and new rewards.

Join the Development Team for an in-depth breakdown of Season 2:Major UpdatesNew Season StoryOne of the most enduring mysteries of Brimstone Sands is the massive creature known as the Devourer.

An ancient group calling themselves the Blood of the Sands, and their leader Malek, have emerged from the shadows to seek help in finding the eggs of these beasts.

Join the Silver Crows and Rima the bard to uncover the secrets of the order and their history with the creature they call Shah Neshen.

New Season PassBlood of the Sands introduces a new Season Journey, new Activity Card, new Challenges, and new rewards including cosmetics and consumables like Transmog Tokens.

TransmogFurther customize your character when Transmog comes to New World during a mid-season 2 update.

Use consumable Transmog tokens to capture the appearance of any gear collected in the world and then transform it into a usable skin for your cosmetic collection.

Elite Trial: Arena of Shah Neshen, the DevourerEnter the Arena of Shah Neshen, the Devourer, and defeat the massive sand wurm for elite rewards in a challenging new PvE game mode for 20 max-level players.

Seasonal Trial: The HatcheryFight through waves of enemies to progress the Season Pass and earn unique rewards in a new weekly activity for 10+ max-level players.

Players can earn the maximum amount of rewards 7 times a week and will then receive smaller rewards for subsequent runs.

Raid GroupsCreate a raid group of up to 20 players to communicate, coordinate, and share spoils across large-scale, open-world activities.

Cross World Outpost RushOutpost Rush will soon be playable across any world within the same region. Gain control of fortifications and resources in this 20v20 game mode for max-level players.

Outpost Rush AdjustmentsAlongside cross world functionality, Outpost Rush will also receive adjustments to make gameplay even more engaging.

Updates include reduced wait times, an increased focus on objectives, and increased damage from siege weapons. Look forward to the full list of changes during our next PTR.

First Light RetractionFirst Light has fallen to the might of Artemis and her Angry Earth horde! The Settlement, Fort, and Trading Post in First Light are now closed.

A wall of thorns has erupted along the border, barring all access into the territory until further notice.

All Housing related items will return to Storage and can be found under the “Old First Light” tab in any Storage shed.

All Trading Post orders in First Light will eventually expire, but no new orders can be made in the territory.