Amazon Games has announced its third wave of server merges for New World: Aeternum, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance gameplay and ensure thriving, active worlds. The announcement, made via the official New World Game Status Twitter account, outlines specific impacted worlds and a multi-step schedule for the transition.
🌐 Impacted Worlds
Two major world merges will occur:
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Draco (EU) → Aries (EU)
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Rosa (US East) → Hudsonland (US East)
These merges are designed to strengthen population health, reduce wait times for content, and ensure a better PvE and PvP experience.
📅 Server Merge Schedule & Key Dates
Here’s a breakdown of the official timeline:
Tuesday, April 29
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Brief server restart on retiring worlds (Draco, Rosa)
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Character creation & transfers disabled
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Start of voluntary transfers to eligible worlds (until May 6)
Saturday, May 3
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All wars canceled and refunded on retiring worlds
Tuesday, May 6
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Full migration of characters and companies to new home worlds
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Retiring worlds become inaccessible
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Territories refunded to owning companies
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Transfer token reimbursement for recent transfers (e.g., Draco to Aries)
🔄 What Happens to My Progress?
Amazon Games has reassured players that:
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All characters, inventories, and housing will be transferred safely.
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Companies will retain their members and progress.
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Transfer tokens used between merging worlds within the last 14 days will be reimbursed.
Additionally, territory ownership will be reset, and owners will receive compensation based on in-game valuation.
💬 Community Response
While some players are cautious about potential conflicts over character names and territory control, the general sentiment is optimistic. The merges aim to revitalize underpopulated areas and create more dynamic server economies and battles.
Amazon Games has stated that these merges are based on thorough data analysis and player feedback, and they’ll continue monitoring population trends to make further adjustments if needed.
Stay tuned for more updates, and prepare for a fresh start with new allies—and rivals—on your new home world.