New World’s May Update Live On PTR With 3v3 Arenas, New Mutators, And More

With April quickly coming to an end, Amazon Game Studios is now looking towards New World’s next major update next month. In fact, the May update is now live on the public test server for those who want to give it whirl.

The main features of the May update include the new 3v3 Arena for characters level 20 and up, as well as two new PvP currencies: XP and Azoth Salt. These can be used to unlock various rewards from the PvP reward track.

“Players can earn both of these currency types by engaging in PvP related activities, such as War, Outpost Rush, 3v3 Arenas, PvP Missions, PvP Open World kills, and fort captures. Bonus Azoth Salt will also be granted for earning XP while flagged for PvP!”

Combat also gets another balance pass in various areas. “We're updating equip load bonuses to bring heavy-armor healers in line with other builds, adding a small delay to stamina regen after a dodge, and finally making some sweeping changes to bow movement and firing options with the aim of smoothing out the gameplay experience,” said Amazon.

The update also comes with new content and mechanics for the PvE side of the game, including new Expedition Mutators and Episode 2 of the Varangian Knights storyline for players level 25-30.

“Continue the story of the the Varangian Knights and their conquest for power. Players will encounter four new Varangian enemies in this episode: the Crusher, Spearman, Hound, and Mage. The Episode 2 starting quest is granted by Abigail Rose, just outside a new Varangian camp at Sorcerers Delve in Everfall.”

Details can be found in the full PTR patch notes here. You can also head over to the New World official site for more info.