New Player Experience
Ongoing coverage on New Player Experience.
Latest coverage
Aion Classic EU’s huge summer patch adds the Soul Reaper class and new player tutorial
Aion Classic Europe has released Update 5.0, introducing the new Soul Reaper class, which combines physical and magic attacks with rapid combos. The update also features a new tutorial instance called Land of Shadows designed to help new players, along with several new instances and improved starting gear.
World War II Online plans a huge UI revamp to help players who are ‘falling through the cracks’
Cornered Rat is planning a significant user interface overhaul for World War II Online to address issues faced by new players. This revamp, the most substantial in two decades, aims to improve guidance, reduce information overload, and make game elements more intuitive, including the addition of an 'Instant Action' button.
Path of Exile devs want it to be easier for new players, but still won't let you skip its 20-hour campaign every league—at least not yet: 'It feels very wrong to me'
Grinding Gear Games developers have stated that they will not implement a campaign skip for Path of Exile or Path of Exile 2, despite frequent player requests. Game director Mark Roberts believes completing the campaign is integral to the player's connection with their character and the overall game experience. While some systems have been updated to improve the new player experience, the lengthy campaign remains a core, non-skippable element.
The Finals Season 11 goes galactic with a reworked melee system
The Finals' upcoming Season 11, titled Galaxy Masters, introduces a galactic theme with a new map, Galaxy Estates, featuring speed tunnels and anti-gravity sections. The season also brings a significant rework to melee combat with a new stamina system for lunges and a precision-based damage system. Additionally, a new player experience will allow newcomers to build confidence against bots before facing human competition.
EVE Online’s Cradle of War Rewrites the New‑Player Experience With Exordium
EVE Online's upcoming expansion, Cradle of War, launching June 9, 2026, introduces Exordium, a new starter system designed to improve the new-player experience with progressive complexity. Game Design Director Greg Hennessey and Senior Game Designer Josh Bayer discuss how Exordium, Military Campaigns, and new ships aim to onboard players more effectively and integrate them into the game's sandbox and larger conflicts.
The Real Beginner’s Guide to EVE Online—Advice From The Capsuleers Who Have Seen It All
This guide offers advice for new EVE Online players from veteran players and developers, emphasizing the importance of community and not fearing failure. Fenris Creations is introducing 'Exordium,' a new starter zone launching in summer 2026, designed to be a safe, PvP-disabled area where new players can learn the game's mechanics and connect with others at a similar skill level.
The Most Interesting Game Out There Just Got Easier To Start Playing
The MMORPG Eve Online is launching its Cradle of War expansion on June 9, introducing a new non-PvP starter area called Exordium designed to ease new players into the game's mechanics. Developer Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) aims to provide a more guided experience for newcomers, with veteran players also able to assist in this safe zone. The expansion also includes new military campaigns, structured conflicts with clear objectives, and historical Epic Arc missions for all players.
The Most Interesting Game Out There Just Got Easier To Start Playing
The MMORPG Eve Online is introducing the Cradle of War expansion on June 9, which features a new non-PvP starter area called Exordium designed to ease new players into the game's mechanics. This expansion, developed by Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games), also includes structured military campaigns and historical Epic Arc missions. Additionally, eight new ships and a new titles and achievements system are being added.
EVE Online devs announce new starting area Exordium, set to roll out through Fanfest 2026
CCP Games announced Exordium, a new starting area for EVE Online designed to provide a low-risk learning environment for new players. This update will be rolled out in phases, with the full implementation expected by Fanfest 2026.
EVE Online Adding a New Player Experience
CCP announced that EVE Online will receive a new player experience called Exordium this summer. This update aims to address the notoriously steep learning curve for new players in the space-based MMORPG.
Marathon Gets New Experimental Mode
Bungie is introducing a new experimental mode for Marathon next week designed to ease new players into the game. This mode will require all participants to start with only the basic free sponsored kits.