[img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/7h5BkUm3Mxxb4gxfjwqeGz/a9fb38af08f5aab88a923de75d75e16e/NW_GroupFishing_Medleyfaire_S2Announce_1920x1080_Final_CT-001711.jpg[/img] Greetings, Adventurers! New World Update 2.0.2 downtime will begin at 4:00AM PT (11:00AM UTC) on August 2 and last approximately 1.5 hours. It includes fixes to framerates, the sandwurm Elite Trial, and more. Read on for a full breakdown of the performance changes. [h2]PERFORMANCE CHANGES[/h2] [list] [*] We have implemented a performance change to the way shaders are loaded on the game client. This change is expected to enhance the overall gameplay experience by reducing instances of frame-hitching and stuttering. However, it's important to note that there will be a noticeable impact on game boot-up time as a trade-off. [*] The new start-up time will vary depending on your local hardware setup, with less delays experienced on SSD hard drives and longer delays on HDDs. [*] During this process, your client will remain on the initial New World logo screen for up to a minute as it front-loads necessary assets. We kindly ask for your patience while you experience this new personal start time benchmark. [*] We will closely monitor player feedback and telemetry on client performance after this change, in search of further opportunities for optimization. [*] Fixed a number of server crashes that disconnected players with a “Lag Detected” error. [/list] [h2]COMBAT[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that allowed players to end the recovery of the Blunderbuss ability “Splitting Grenade” early. [*] Increased the amount of health players gain from the first 150 levels of Constitution attribute points. [*] Swapped the 150 DEX and 300 DEX attribute threshold bonuses with each other. [*] The Detonate Heartrune is no longer able to deal Critical damage. [*] Reduced the strength of the Spear’s “Cyclone” slow effect, from 50% to 30%. [*] Limited the number of targets that could be affected by the Spear’s “Leeching Cyclone” Perk in a single use to 3. [*] Reworked the Sword's “Achille's Heel” passive to instead be a Rend. [/list] [h2]ELITE SANDWURM TRIAL[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that caused players who died during the encounter to not receive rewards upon completion. [/list] [h2]ECONOMY, PROGRESSION, AND GEAR[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that made Legendary Fish far easier to catch than intended. [*] Introduced hotkeys for Gear Set Storage. You can now specify hotkeys that will swap your current loadout to a specific Gear Set Storage loadout. [*] Fixed an issue that made the Artisan Fishing Pole unusable. [/list] [h2]SEASON PASS[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that caused the Earn PvP XP Season Activity to display incorrect text. [*] Fixed an issue that caused Season XP awarded from crafting Gypsum Casts to not scale correctly when crafting multiple casts at once. [*] Fixed an issue that prevented players who did not earn a Gear Set Slot through the Season 1 Season Pass from purchasing it through the Store. [*] Fixed an issue that caused the Journey task “Call of the Ancients” to not properly record song completion. [/list] [h2]SEASON TRIALS[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue that caused the Hordemaster boss to spawn less monsters than intended. [*] Fixed an issue that caused a large gray plane to be visible within the arena space. [*] Fixed an issue that caused long load times for some Seasonal content. [/list] [h2]QUESTS[/h2] [list] [*] During the “Break Some Eggs” quest, it is now no longer necessary to travel to the Neopolis as the Hatchery Soul Trial immediately unlocks after applying oil. [*] Reduced enemy health and damage in the “Break Some Eggs” Soul Trial. [*] NPC "Spawned Guy" no longer spawns in the world. [*] Removed lingering missions from Old First Light as that zone is no longer accessible due to the Angry Earth. [/list] [h2]GAME MODES[/h2] [list] [*] Increased the amount of personal score points gained from contesting outpost control points by 40% in Outpost Rush. [*] 3v3 Arenas - The Brimstone Sands Arena has been activated once again as part of the 2-week rotation. It will remain active until 8/15/23 when the original Soulwarden's Proving Ground Arena will be activated. [/list] [h2]UX/UI[/h2] [list] [*] Fixed an issue where Minstrel Pattern items could not be crafted even though you had the materials. [*] Fixed a rare issue that prevented players from accessing their Season Journey and Activities. [*] Fixed a texture loading issue that caused the chat window to become white. [*] Fixed an issue that caused chat channel tooltips to be incorrect. [*] Fixed an issue that made localized text on Faction Boards incorrect when no PvP missions were available. [/list] Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.