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New World applies a list of ‘player facing changes’ after compiling fans’ wishlisted updates
Amazon Games is implementing a series of player-requested changes to the MMORPG New World, with a patch scheduled for October 14th. These updates include removing gold costs for faction shop items, increasing sterling rewards, removing mercenary limits from wars, disabling daggers, reducing carry weight for certain materials, and faster corrupted portal respawns. Game director Katy Kaszynski thanked players for their input, noting that the majority of changes were pulled from a player wishlist.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffs
This week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
New World’s last devs ask players to post their patch wishes for the MMO before its 2027 sunset
Amazon's New World game director Katy Kaszynski has opened a player wishlist forum for the MMO, which is slated to shut down in January 2027. While the development team will review player requests for changes and improvements, there is no guarantee that any suggestions will be implemented before the game's sunset.