Amazon Games has revealed the full details of Season 8: Season of the Divide for New World: Aeternum, set to launch on May 13th. The update introduces the most competitive and risk-reward-driven seasonal content yet, including Hardcore Seasonal Worlds, new PvP modes, World Bosses, and long-awaited combat and QoL updates. Read for the full details and everything you need to know to be ready for the next season of New World: Aeternum!
Before we dig into a lot of the new things you can expect with this new season, here is a quick look at the developer road map for the season, followed by a longer video from the devs for those who would like to watch it.
Hardcore Seasonal World: One Life to Rule Them All
In the limited-time Hardcore Seasonal World, players begin as “unfallen” and can earn elite rewards by surviving without dying. Death won’t delete your character but will lock you out of unfallen rewards. The leveling curve is accelerated, with lifted artifact limits, a reworked main quest, and streamlined gearing—all designed for rapid progression and fierce competition. It launches in early June.
New PvP Features and Maps
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Coral Divide (Outpost Rush): A vibrant, vertical, ocean-themed map promoting dynamic skirmishes and tactical flanking.
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Capture the Flag (Preview Event): 10v10, flag-stealing chaos enhanced by powerups and jump pads.
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Outpost Rush: Barebones (Preview Event): Max gear score, zero perks—pure skill showdown.
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3v3 Arena Map (Preview Event): Largest arena yet, featuring early fog for close-quarter brawling.
Expeditions Unleashed: World Bosses
Face level 70 World Bosses from classic expeditions like:
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Mammoth Mahantaram
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Scarab Boss Khepri
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Fire Naga Ifrit
Each offers GS 715–725 loot and a guaranteed GS 725 item per kill during event windows.
Character Customization: The Barbershop
The new Barbershop allows you to rework your appearance using Barbershop Tokens—available through gameplay or purchase. A free token is included in the Season Pass.
Seasonal Events & XP Bonuses
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Springtide Bloom: Seasonal cosmetics return.
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Faction Fest: Expeditions: Compete for themed rewards.
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Fury of the Spriggan: Updated PvE challenge with revamped drops.
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XP Events: Boosts for weapon XP, gathering, and PvP progression.
Season Pass Rewards
Free Track includes:
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2 Artifacts: Lich Gloves & Vampire Vestments
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6 Tool Skins, 2 Helm Skins, Dyes, and Emotes
Premium Track (20,000 Marks of Fortune) includes:
Seven New Artifacts
Combat and Technical Enhancements
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PvP Camps: Destructible faction-only camps enable better respawn strategy.
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Ready Up and Spectator Cam streamline PvP.
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Survival Potions: 5 new types, including Grit, Lifesteal, and Shield potions.
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Target Lock Rework: Less auto-aim, more skill. Locks now break on dodges and ADS.
Tech Updates
Season of the Divide ups the ante for New World PvP and survival gameplay, giving players the tools, incentives, and intense encounters they’ve been waiting for. Whether you strive for glory in Hardcore mode or dominate PvP in barebones arenas, Season 8 offers high-stakes thrills starting May 13th.
Will you be joining for the next season?