Explore a thrilling, open-world MMO filled with danger and opportunity where you'll forge a new destiny on the supernatural island of Aeternum.
- Massively Multiplayer (696)
- Open World (690)
- MMORPG (663)
- RPG (565)
- Adventure (514)
- Action (447)
- PvP (418)
- PvE (397)
- Multiplayer (337)
- Walking Simulator (288)
- Fantasy (281)
- Character Customization (276)
- Crafting (247)
- Third Person (229)
- Co-op (184)
- Open World Survival Craft (181)
- Sandbox (150)
- Violent (139)
- Sexual Content (105)
- Singleplayer (68)
Release Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
Price | $ 39.99 Top 2% |
Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 70.1% (mostly positive) Bottom 35% / 70.1% Bottom 35% |
Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 69.6% / 69.7% |
Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 229.9K Top 1% / 268.6K Top 1% |
Curators | 406 reviews Top 1% |
Median Play Time | 153.4 hours Top 1% |
Play Time per Dollar | 3.8 hours Top 3% |
Followers | 402.8K Top 1% |
Owners | ± 6.8M Top 1% |
Copies Sold | ± 5.8M Top 1% |
Gross Revenue ($) | ± 143.8M Top 1% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This chart shows New World's Steam rating and reviews from September 2021 to December 2023. Steam's rating is in a range going from 58.6% (September 2021) to 73.1% (October 2021).
With 268.6K reviews Top 1%, New World is an undeniable major AAA level success. The chart suggests a long tail distribution, which could mean that the game was promoted at laucnch but that there were no more marketing, update or major discounts after that point.
Review Languages
This donut graph displays the languages of New World's Steam reviews. The most popular language is English (57%), followed by German (8%). There is a nice diversity in the reviews, with 29 languages represented. The game is translated in 8 languages, which is nice.
Time Played
This chart displays the number of hours played in New World, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. Notice how the time in game reaches a stellar 469 hours in the 80th percentile.
The negative reviews median playtime closely matches the median for positive reviews, meaning that there is no major difference between the players' experiences and the reviews probably reflect personal preferences more than anything else. Some New World players left negative reviews after playing for a long time (more than 453 hours for the top 20%), it can be a sign that a part of the fanbase was displeased about the evolution of the game and decided to review bomb it. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
Game's Strengths | Game's Weaknesses |
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's 70.1% rating Bottom 35% should be factored in during their evaluation.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of New World's review data that Steam provides. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!