Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-10500 @ 3.10GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 590 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Connexion Internet requise pour jouer, achats disponibles depuis le jeu. La configuration système pour ce jeu est susceptible de changer au fil du temps.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.80GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Connexion Internet requise pour jouer, achats disponibles depuis le jeu. La configuration système pour ce jeu est susceptible de changer au fil du temps.
New World: Aeternum
Over 25 hours in New World: Aeternum fuels a divided community. The game’s post‑release score sits at 32% positive, with a global Steam history of 67% favorable reviews.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 52 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| Content / longevity | 30 | 17 | 1 | 12 |
| Gameplay | 29 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 296 h on median; those who dislike it: 110 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 12, 2019 · All-time low: €35.99 (Jun 26, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 133 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
6 review videos analyzed: 5 positive1 mixed0 negative
Créateurs et joueurs convergent sur l’appréciation du gameplay, unanimement salué pour son originalité et sa profondeur, ainsi que sur la qualité des graphismes, souvent mis en avant comme un point fort du titre. En revanche, ils divergent radicalement sur le prix : les joueurs le jugent excessif, tandis que les créateurs, dans leur échantillon limité, l’abordent comme un investissement justifié par le contenu proposé.
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Strengths
- Gameplay: 26 positive mentions out of 29
- Graphics: 3 positive mentions out of 3
- Audio: 1 positive mention out of 1
Weaknesses
- Content: 12 negative mentions out of 30
- Price: 51 negative mentions out of 52
- Multiplayer: 4 negative mentions out of 5
- Story: 4 negative mentions out of 7
- Performance: 1 negative mention out of 1
- Bugs: 4 negative mentions out of 4
Who is it for?
Players who commit more than 25 hours tend to appreciate the combat variety and visual style, but often feel let down by the lack of meaningful progression and the high cost of the game. Long‑term adventurers may find the experience worthwhile, while casual players might be deterred by the steep learning curve and time investment.
Is New World: Aeternum worth it in 2026?
As it stands, better to wait: 67% of 296,771 Steam reviews are positive (player score 32/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. The game is free to play.
Verdict
New World: Aeternum boasts solid gameplay mechanics, but its monetization strategy and multiplayer framework have drawn considerable criticism. The mixed feedback suggests that while some players enjoy the immersive world, many are searching for a refund or a more polished experience.
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