New World, Amazon Games’ ambitious MMORPG, offers players a sprawling, mystical land to explore, conquer, and shape as their own. Set on the supernatural island of Aeternum – a place inspired by the age of exploration and colonial expansion – it merges historical vibes with high fantasy and supernatural elements. Whether you’re questing solo or joining friends, New World delivers a sandbox world filled with PvP battles, crafting systems, and territory wars.
Let’s break down the game’s most important systems: character progression, classes (or lack thereof), and the three rival factions vying for dominance across Aeternum.
Classes and Races in New World
As always, a new MMO means there’s a tonne of new information to discover and learn about. The most important part is, of course, who you’ll be playing. What races are there, what Factions exist in New World, and what class will you choose? The answers to these questions are a little different in New World, so let’s dive into the classes, races, and Factions you’ll be seeing when you play.
Unlike many traditional MMORPGs, New World does not offer predefined classes or races. Every player starts out as a human, and your character’s identity is shaped entirely through your choices in-game. There are no elves, orcs, or warriors vs. mages here – what you become depends on how you play.
Instead of choosing a class during character creation, you’ll build your character organically by developing:
- Core Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Focus, and Constitution determine how well you perform with specific weapons and abilities.
- Weapon Mastery: Each weapon type – like Greatswords, Bows, Fire Staffs, or Hatchets – has its own skill tree. As you use a weapon, you level up its mastery and unlock new active and passive abilities.
- Crafting and Trade Skills: Everything from blacksmithing and fishing to arcana and engineering can be levelled up, letting you specialize in gathering, crafting, or refining.
This flexible system encourages experimentation and allows you to switch playstyles at any time, as long as you have the right gear equipped.
New World Factions: Choose Your Allegiance
As you explore Aeternum, you’ll eventually align with one of three factions, each with distinct philosophies and goals. Factions play a crucial role in both PvP and territory control, offering exclusive missions, gear, and influence over the world map.
The Marauders
A militaristic faction that believes in strength, freedom, and survival of the fittest. They seek to build a society free of imposed restrictions, where might makes right. Join them if you value power and independence.
The Syndicate
Shadowy, secretive, and intellectual, the Syndicate is driven by knowledge and hidden truths. Their goal is to unlock the island’s ancient secrets to bring about a new enlightened age. They attract thinkers, scholars, and rogues alike.
The Covenant
Religious zealots devoted to purging corruption from Aeternum. The Covenant sees themselves as holy crusaders, spreading their faith and delivering righteous judgment to the impure. Ideal for players drawn to justice, discipline, and order.
Once you join a faction, you’ll gain access to unique quests, faction gear, and the ability to take part in Faction Wars and Territory Control – key PvP systems that shape the game world in real-time. You can switch factions, but only once every 120 days, so choose wisely.
The MMO With No Limits
What makes New World unique in the MMO space is how it blurs the lines between classes, roles, and professions. You’re never locked into a specific path. Want to be a healing mage who can also craft top-tier armour and switch to a tanky warhammer build for PvP? You can do that.
The systems in New World continue to evolve with regular content updates and seasonal events, keeping the experience fresh while respecting its flexible, player-driven design.
Whether you’re looking for intense PvP battles, deep crafting systems, or a vast world filled with lore and exploration, New World offers a rich MMO experience that puts your choices at the centre of everything. With no classes or races to box you in and three distinct factions to align with, your journey across Aeternum is whatever you make of it.
