Mounts 2.0: Customization and Mounted Combat (Highly Anticipated)
The basic mount system introduced previously may be getting a significant upgrade. Mount customization, armor, and New World gold possibly even mounted combat mechanics are expected.
Features in Development:
Mount Armor Skins: Cosmetic upgrades for your horse or elk.
Mounted Abilities: Passive boosts or attacks triggered while riding.
New Mount Types: Rumored additions include wolves and large lizards as new mount species.
New PvE Content: Dynamic World Events and Raids
To keep PvE players engaged, Amazon Games is reportedly working on new dynamic world events and possibly the first large-scale raid for New World.
Dynamic Events:
Events triggered by player actions (e.g., defending trade routes or escorting NPCs).
Rewards tied to faction standing and crafting bonuses.
Raids:
Multi-group content for 10-20 players.
Complex boss fights with puzzle mechanics.
Raid-exclusive gear sets and trophies.
Territory Control Overhaul
The developers have acknowledged long-standing issues with Territory Wars and control dynamics. The next update aims to make owning and contesting territories more engaging and less monopolized by top-tier companies.
Expected Improvements:
Influence Decay: Territory influence may now naturally decay if a company doesn’t actively defend or manage it.
Smaller Faction Buffs: Bonuses for underdog factions to encourage balanced warfare.
War Queue System Enhancements: To give more players a chance to cheap New World gold participate in siege warfare.