New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion - Release date, features & more

The first expansion of Amazon Games’ open-world MMORPG, New World: Rise of the Angry Earth, is officially on the way. As such, players are wondering about the release date and all the new updates and features that will come with it.

Thankfully, we have everything you need to know about the New World expansion from when you can play it to all of the many new things you can do in the game.

So, covering the launch date, mounts, new progression, new gear, new Expeditions, Heartune abilities, and more, let’s get into all of the information on the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion.

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New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion release date

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The wait will thankfully not be too long, as the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion release date is Tuesday, October 3, 2023. 

While existing players can purchase the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion for the price of $29.99 - new players can grab both the base game and expansion as part of the New World: Elysian Edition bundle for $69.99. 

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What is the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion about?

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The story of the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion focuses on the southeastern tip of Aeternum, formerly known as First Light, which has Fallen. Even though it was once a welcoming land to Aeternum newcomers, its fields have now been ravaged by Artemis and the Angry Earth’s fury. 

Whilst the whereabouts of the people and villages are unknown, a deadly barrier has prevented anyone from venturing in to find out. However, along with the abundance of earthly powers awakening the mighty Beast Lord, a potential new foe for Aeternum, has come a boon with the secret of how to tame and ride animals. 

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New mounts & weapon in New World: Rise of the Angry Earth 

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Combining with an increased level cap to 65, a new gear rarity, a transformed Zone, a new end-game Expedition, and Heartrune ability, the biggest new gameplay feature in the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion is the ability to summon mounts; horses, dire wolves, lions; all with a unique look and dyeable equipment that can be set to make each your very own. 

The other big addition in Rise of the Angry Earth is New World’s new weapon: the Flail. A versatile one-hand weapon with the option for an offhand shield, the Flail brings with it a combination of melee, arcane, magic and strong defence potential - enhancing your group’s effectiveness without sacrificing offence. 

• To make Iron Ingots, check out the Iron Ore locations in New World

Other new features in New World Season 3

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Alongside with Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, Season 3 of New World will also introduce the following new features: 

• A new Season Journey
• Activity Card
• Challenges
• Events
• Rewards

Be sure to check back for more as we update this guide in the future with more details on these new features and more as they’re made available. 

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That’s everything there is to know about the New World: Rise of the Angry Earth expansion including the release date, new features, and all other updates coming in Season 3 of the game. 

For even more New World updates, you can be sure to find them right here at GGRecon.