Rise of the Angry Earth is an expansion that was introduced on October 3rd, 2023. It is the first paid expansion for New World and coincided with Release of Season 3.
Expansion Unlocks [1][]
You will need to purchase Rise of the Angry Earth to experience the following updates:
New Story[]
First Light has fallen. Once a welcoming place for newcomers to Aeternum, the fields have been ravaged by the fury of the Angry Earth. No one is certain what has become of the people and villages that once populated the area, and a deadly barrier has kept all but the most intrepid from attempting to find out. This abundance of earthly powers has awakened the mighty Beast Lords, a new possible adversary facing the people of Aeternum… but with them also comes a boon - the secret to taming and riding animals.
Mounts[]
Summon a mount for faster traversal across Aeternum. Master horses, dire wolves, and lions, each with a unique look, customizable equipment, and a name you can set. Level up the new Riding Trade Skill to earn upgrades like increased speeds, buffs, attachments, and higher tier consumable food for your new friend.
Level & Gear Progression[]
Increase your Character’s Level to 65 and Gear Score to 700. Increase Trade Skills to level 250 with new items to gather, refine and craft. Complete a new Faction Quest and unlock a new Faction tier loaded with desirable gear and items.
New Gear Rarity: Artifacts[]
Find and equip Artifacts, a powerful new tier of weapons and armor. Each includes one unique playstyle-defining perk. Complete a series of quests to awaken the Artifact’s full potential by unlocking its additional perks.
New Weapon: Flail[]
The Flail is a versatile one-handed weapon with the option for an offhand shield. Use arcane magic to enhance attacks and buff allies or debuff enemies for an easier victory.
A Zone Transformed: Elysian Wilds[]
The southeastern tip of Aeternum, formerly known as First Light, has been invaded by the powers of Artemis and the Angry Earth and transformed into the Elysian Wilds. Explore this beautiful landscape of overgrown flora and battle the terrifying new hercyne beasts found there.
New Expedition: The Savage Divide[]
Embark on a dangerous new Level 62+ Expedition to track down the primordial Beast Lords before chaos emerges from the depths of Aeternum. Mahantaram, the Mammoth Lord, has retreated into madness in the Savage Divide. A sinister mist of unsettling spores is found throughout the caverns.
New Heartrune: Primal Fury[]
With the Primal Fury Heartrune, players turn into a hulking beast, tower over enemies, and ravage foes with unarmed light and heavy attacks.
Plot Summary (Contains Spoilers)[]
The Ennead "awakened", a great light shining from its tower. When the people of First Light went to investigate, they witnessed Artemis transforming someone or something into Medusa.
Artemis's forces spread across First Light and the territory became transformed by giant flora. The Angry Earth took humans captive to transform them into Hercyne creatures.