[img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/1U8FUR6ziqCVMEXUj6tcvo/485a3ae96f37d73e0a8fda8931e46058/NW_RabbitsRevenge_EditorialImages_Skinning_1920x1080_Final_CT-001707.jpg[/img] Greetings, Adventurers! New World Update 1.9.1 downtime will begin at 11:00PM PT (6:00AM UTC) on April 11 and kicks off the Rabbit’s Revenge event. Hunt down Corrupted Rabbits for event-specific rewards. [h2]RABBIT’S REVENGE[/h2] The plague of rabbits has returned once again, only now, they are more perilous than ever! Watch out for explosions as you hunt for event-specific loot from April 12 to April 25. Thanks to player feedback from last year, each rare drop is now guaranteed after slaying a certain number of corrupted rabbits. [url=https://www.newworld.com/en-us/news/articles/rabbits-revenge-rewards-and-lore-2023]Check out the full reward and lore breakdown for more details[/url]. [list] [*] “We really wanted to have a whimsical Monty Python type threat with these hordes of Corrupted Rabbits,” said Product Owner Phil Bolus. “They look infected with Corruption, so we decided to incorporate a playful and absurd tone. We have an affix on Elite Corrupted enemies where they explode into a pool of Corruption that damages players and thought ‘exploding rabbits?’ It was an easy ‘Hell yes!’ after that.” [*] “The rewards were inspired by an iconic game where creepy enemies attack you while wearing rabbit masks. We thought that could be a very fun and playful take on a helmet skin that made sense with our setting. Similar to the Turkey Leg boots from the Turkulon event, we’re looking at ways to routinely add more flavor to our rewards.” [/list] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/6fGemOnOzBmOHbGBQZJjJd/48f9f852aa9949efd82d74043435faea/NW_RabbitsRevenge_EditorialImages_ShatteredObolisk_1920x1080_Final_CT-001707_1.jpg[/img] [h2]WORLD EXPERIENCE[/h2] [list] [*] Updated POI restrictions to ensure players can complete "Weaver's Weave". [*] Fixed an issue that caused players to not receive "The Curse of Caer Dun" quest rewards upon completion. [*] Fixed an issue that caused Free Camera to not deactivate after releasing its corresponding key (Left Alt) when entering Expeditions, game modes, or fast traveling. [*] Fixed an issue with the quest 'Unexpected Prisoner' that prevented players from completing the encounter with Fulgoris. [/list] [h2]EXPEDITIONS[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed a rare issue that prevented players from defeating the Empyrean Forge boss. [*] Fixed an issue that caused some of Commander Marius's volcanic eruptions to hit players well beyond their visual edge. [*] Fixed an exploit for the Empyrean Forge quest, "A Toymaker's Request" and reactivated it. [/list] [h2]ECONOMY, PROGRESSION, & GEAR[/h2] [list] [*] Some items received unintended attribute perks in the previous update. Affected items will be re-rolled as part of this change. Some may even become Legendary. [*] Removed several potential rewards from the Seasons Furniture Gift Chest loot pool obtained from the Season Pass free track. [*] Fixed an issue that prevented Juniper bags from dropping. [*] Fixed a naming issue with the Empyrean Gauntlets. [*] Fixed an issue that caused refining resources to not properly count the full amount. [/list] [h2]WEAPONS[/h2] [h3]Ice Gauntlet[/h3] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that caused the Ice Pylon ability to get stuck in cooldown. [*] Changed the perk Thwarting Counter back to Sturdy on the Cold Stone Ice Gauntlet. [/list] [h2]GAME MODES[/h2] [h3]PvP Arenas[/h3] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that prevented players from changing equipment while in the Arena Spectator Box. [/list] [h2]UX/UI[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that caused the 'Flame Core Hoarder' Journey task to not properly count each crafted item. [*] Fixed an issue that caused Camp Skin previews to not appear in the Store. [*] The default New World music now plays on the main menu. [/list] Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in the wilds of Aeternum.