Amazon’s new action MMORPG was supposed to launch tomorrow on PS5 and XBox – but nothing will happen

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Amazon canceled the closed beta of New World: Aeternum shortly before launch. The action MMORPG was supposed to be the new version of the Steam hit New World. But shortly before launch there was a delay.

That was the plan:

  • The beta for New World: Aeternum was supposed to start on July 11 on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X
  • The beta should then run until July 17 and give console players on Xbox and PlayStation a chance to play the new game
  • But now Amazon has cancelled the beta shortly before launch

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    This is how it is now: The The new beta is now scheduled to start on July 25th and run until July 31st.

    No reason is given for this delay, but Amazon simply says that they are working hard on the beta and want to offer everyone the best possible experience.

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    What is New World: Aeternum? New World: Aternum is the second attempt for New World. Amazon is turning the MMORPG with survival elements, which was huge on Steam when it was released, into an action MMORPG with a more dynamic combat system, better cinematic staging and less grinding.

    We have explained the core ideas to you in this article.

    How is the postponement being discussed? IOn Reddit about New World, they are typically skeptical and see this as a sign of problems at Amazon. They say:

  • “And so it begins!”
  • “The first of many postponements”
  • “Whoever decides things at Amazon is an idiot – let’s be honest”

    • In general, the mood among existing New World players is depressed because the announcement that a major expansion would be released, but with it a new group of players that would appeal to console players, was not well received by existing PC players: The MMORPG New World is currently on fire on Steam after the announcement by Amazon: Even a player with 5,000 hours has given up

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