Hello, adventurers!
The 2.0.2 update for New World will begin on August 2nd at 4:00 AM PT (11:00 AM UTC) and will last approximately 1.5 hours. It includes improvements to frame rates, the Sandworm Elite Trial, and more. Here is a complete overview of the performance changes.
Performance Changes:
- A performance improvement has been implemented that changes the way shaders are loaded in the game client.
- The new start time will depend on your local hardware.
- During this process, your client will remain on the initial New World logo screen for up to a minute.
Combat:
- An issue has been fixed that allowed players to prematurely end the recovery of the Blunderbuss ability "Splitting Grenade".
- The amount of health points gained by players through the first 150 levels of the Constitution attribute points has been increased.
Elite Sandworm Trial:
A problem has been fixed that caused players who died during the fight to not receive any rewards.
Economy, Progression, and Equipment:
- A problem has been fixed that made it much easier than intended to catch legendary fish.
- Hotkeys have been introduced for Gear Set Storage.
Season Pass:
A problem has been fixed that caused the PvP XP Season Activity to display incorrect text.
Season Trials:
A problem has been fixed that caused the Hordemaster boss to spawn fewer monsters than intended.
Quests:
During the "Break Some Eggs" quest, it is no longer necessary to travel to Neopolis - a real time-saver for all New World fans!
Game Modes:
In Outpost Rush, personal points have been increased - great news for all PvP enthusiasts!
UX/UI:
A rare bug has been fixed that prevented players from accessing their Season Journey and activities.
Thank you for your support! See you in Aeternum - and don't forget your Steam Key to dive straight into the adventure!
