Landi

feature
Landi

Developer Digest – September 2026

It was New World’s 5th Birthday this month, which went off with more of a fizzle than pop, given the death sentence. No word from the devs but some shared birthday wishes whispered through the community. The big news is that we do have a

feature
Landi

Developer Digest – August 2026

Not a lot happening this month on the game front, with no new updates from the wishlist announced. There’s a bit of a cosy chat with Katy about motorbike riding and hopes for the future of MMOs. I’ve also noticed David McKenzie has added some

feature
Landi

Developer Digest – July 2026

We’re about halfway to the end of New World and it’s become very quiet in the official discord, with Evolys moving on to greener pastures. The New World community has managed to find something to talk about though, with potential savior Alastair MacFarlane posting his

Jonathan Oakes
feature
Landi

Developer Digest – June 2026

As we steadily progress toward New World’s end date, I’ve had cause to appreciate this time to process and accept the end of the game. While the updates are welcome quality of life additions, each one emphasises the limited time we have left. This month,

Mutation Rotation
Landi

Mutations Guide

This is a general overview to each of the mutation types, promotions and curses, plus links to expedition guides…

General
Landi

Savage Divide

Even after running it a few times, it’s still easy to get lost in the Savage Divide. The pathways look very similar and there are repeated mechanics throughout. To open doors, someone will need to pick up a ball and place it on the pedestal

The Ice Troll screams
General
Landi

Glacial Tarn

Partner to the Empyrean Forge, Glacial Tarn is the icy portion of the underground Great Cleave. You will see fire pits along your journey, which provide you with a buff that melts through ice-forged enemies. As long as one person with the buff has attacked

General
Landi

Empyrean Forge

The main thing you should know about the Empyrean Forge is that you need to have your music turned on. The soundtrack for this expedition is so perfectly tuned to the environment that it would be a crime to miss it. The Forge is also

Simon Grey in Starstone Barrows
General
Landi

Starstone Barrows

While it has the same name, this is not the Starstone Barrows you entered on your journey growing up in Aeternum so many levels ago. There is a break in the walls of the dungeon and you’ll find yourself in Amrine, fighting Lost, for a