New World’s Eternal Frost Event And Update Delayed Due To Last-Minute Unresolved Issues

New World’s Eternal Frost event/update goes live today (or at least it was supposed to).

Unfortunately, the final testing revealed an unresolved issue, according to the Amazon Games team, prompting the developers to delay the launch.

Unfortunately during the final rounds of testing we discovered an issue with Eternal Frost that remains unresolved. Our team is working hard to address the issue and deliver this release as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay tuned to our…

— New World Game Status (@NWGameStatus) December 12, 2023

Despite this setback, players can look forward to conquering the Glacial Tarn Expedition, participating in the Winter Convergence celebration, and facing a new adversary: a Knight of the Round Table. Alongside these updates, new artifacts, a Season Journey, and a variety of challenges and rewards, including cosmetics and consumables, are introduced.

A central component of the new season's narrative involves a Knight of the Round Table uncovering forbidden knowledge to bring about an eternal winter. Players are tasked with rallying a team of Silver Crows and enlisting the help of a fire mage named Daichi to thwart the Knight's plans. The Glacial Tarn Expedition, a Level 65 experience, takes players to the frozen complex of the Great Cleave to confront the Varangian Knight Ser Loth — utilizing the power of the Empyrean Flame.

Additionally, a future update within the MMORPG's season promises Cross World Expeditions with an improved Group Finder, offering a seamless way for players to team up across different worlds within a region. Seasonal events like the Winter Convergence Festival and the Year of the Dragon are also coming, featuring new activities, challenges, and rewards. Players can claim a Scarlet-Masked Soldier Twitch Drop by watching New World content creators before January 9, 2024.