Xbox users can now sign up for the New World: Aeternum beta through the Xbox Insider Hub. This opportunity is available on a first-come, first-served basis in select regions, as detailed on Xbox Wire.
To join, users must install the Xbox Insider Hub app on their console, navigate to Previews, select New World: Aeternum, and hit Join. They will then be directed to the Microsoft Store to install the Closed Beta. The beta dates have been updated to start on July 25th at 9 AM PT and end on July 31st at 9 AM PT.
The beta experience aims to deliver the best possible gameplay for participants. The development team is working diligently to ensure everything is ready for the launch, asking for players’ patience and understanding. The official New World: Aeternum Twitter account reiterated these points and shared the updated beta schedule.
Amazon originally announced the open-world RPG New World: Aeternum’s arrival on Xbox Series X and S in October, with a closed beta scheduled for July. Initially, the beta was set to run from July 11th to July 17th, but this has since changed. Interested players were directed to the official New World website for detailed participation instructions.
The closed beta is an invite-only cross-play test for console players in North America and Europe. Participants will be able to customize characters, experiment with unique weapons, and explore supernatural zones. This test will give players a sneak peek at the end-game content before the official release on October 15th.
New World: Aeternum is described as an enhanced version of Amazon’s MMORPG, originally released in September 2021. This edition includes the base game, the “Rise of the Angry Earth” expansion, and various new and revamped content. Amazon appears to be emphasizing solo play in this version, with the closed beta providing an early look at these enhancements before the full release in October.
