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New World Heart of Madness Update Now Available

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New World Heart of Madness Update Now Available

Venture deeper into Aeternum’s corruption in New World’s latest update, featuring the Blunderbuss weapon, Tempest’s Heart expedition, quality of life improvements, and more

LONDON - March 29, 2022 - Today, Amazon Games launched a brand-new update for its critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game New World. The Heart of Madness update introduces the Tempest’s Heart expedition and Blunderbuss weapon, plus balance changes, bug fixes, and more, bringing new and returning players even more ways to explore the world of Aeternum.

A new trailer showcasing the Heart of Madness update can be viewed here.

In Tempest’s Heart, a new end-game expedition, New World’s main-story questline resolves as players pursue Isabella back to Shattered Mountain, leading to an epic final showdown. Players will enter the Tempest’s Heart as they venture into a corrupted dimension of reality through the twisted capital city of Myrkgard, and discover the secrets of Isabella’s past as they dive deeper into her corrupted mind.

Heart of Madness also introduces the Blunderbuss, a new weapon that offers high mobility and close- to mid-range damage. Players can progress through two Blunderbuss mastery trees, allowing for two distinct playstyles, Chaos and Containment. Upon reaching Level 60 and maximum skill level with the Blunderbuss, players can take part in a new Legendary Weapon quest series.

For more information on New World, please visit newworld.com, and follow the game on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.


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