Summary
- New World: Aeternum Season 8 will commence on May 13, introducing new player-versus-player (PvP) modes, a Barbershop feature, and several limited-time events.
- A new Hardcore Seasonal World is set to launch in early June, featuring tougher challenges and adversaries but allowing for quicker leveling and gear collection.
- The Season 8 update will roll out a new Season Pass along with various quality-of-life enhancements.
Amazon Games has revealed exciting information about New World: Aeternum Season 8, dubbed the Season of the Divide, which is set to launch on May 13. This new season promises to deliver a Hardcore Seasonal World, new PvP modes, and a Barbershop for players, alongside a slew of additional content to explore.
New World: Aeternum, developed by Amazon Games, originally launched in September 2021 as a PC-exclusive title, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions making their debut on October 15, 2024. The game has continually evolved through numerous seasonal updates, incorporating substantial changes and content. Season 8 emphasizes high-stakes experiences, particularly with the introduction of Hardcore worlds, designed for all player skill levels to enjoy new content.
Additionally, various maps and modes will be introduced during this season, including the Coral Divide Outpost Rush map and a 10v10 Capture the Flag PvP mode, where players will team up to face robust level 70 world bosses in limited-time open-world occurrences.
The Barbershop will allow players to customize their characters’ appearances through gameplay or by purchasing Barbershop Tokens. Every player will receive a free token as part of the Season Pass, which includes essential cosmetic upgrades and items. As with previous seasons like Season 7, numerous events will occur throughout Season 8, including gameplay and gathering experiences.
