[img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/4U9uXyFOmUbvR66ojQwNAz/520354727de5801ee1b753656a50a2c4/SEASON5controller1920_1080.jpg[/img] Greetings, Adventurers! Celebrate the release of native controller support with 30% off the Xbox Gold Shadow controller through Amazon. Use Coupon Code [b]SEASON5[/b] at checkout to [url=https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Special-Wireless-Gaming-Controller-Windows/dp/B0CFRLJPC3]claim your discount[/url]. This limited-time offer will run until 9AM PT on April 9 or while supplies last. Note that the promo code can only be used once per player. Learn more about the promotion details [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFRLJPC3?ref_=ags_nw_us_em_dm_all_banner]here[/url]. [h3]NATIVE CONTROLLER SUPPORT[/h3] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/j95d1p8hsuun/2z6oZsbi3C3cn7cYfamyvm/a71cee177cd045be05db722635c32061/NW_S5AnnouncementScreenshots_SoulTrial_Enemies_1920x1080_Final_CT-003273.jpg[/img] Here’s how native controller support will enhance your experience in Aeternum. At launch, you can choose from two pre-set controller layouts. As part of optimizing New World for controller play, we've introduced the following new features and settings. Aim Assist [list] [*] Assists with aiming ranged attacks. [*] Available only on a controller and exclusively against AI enemies (PvP aim assist will be reevaluated for future seasons). [/list] Target Friction [list] [*] Reduces reticle speed when hovering over a valid target. [*] Available only on a controller. [/list] Enemy Target Lock [list] [*] Enables you to lock the camera onto an AI enemy (PvP target lock will be reevaluated for future seasons). [*] Supported by both controller (move the right stick to switch between multiple targets) and Mouse and Keyboard (Middle Mouse Button and Mouse Wheel Up/Down) input methods. [/list] Freeform Movement [list] [*] Allows running in all directions, including towards the camera. [*] Holding Block/Aim will revert to normal strafe navigation. [*] Activating Target Lock will strafe around the locked target. [*] Defaulted to "on" only while using a controller input device. [*] In addition, backwards movement has been sped up in normal strafe navigation. [/list] Use Camera Direction for Melee Attacks: [list] [*] When off, allows melee attacks and blocking in the direction of your input/character facing instead of camera facing. [*] Defaults to "off" only with while using a Mouse and Keyboard input devices. [/list] Improved Accessibility [list] [*] New radial menu for quick access to commonly used functions like emotes, commands, and camping. [*] New Shift modifiers for quick access to all combat abilities. [*] UI Help Bars and shortcut buttons provide an improved user experience while navigating the UI with a controller. [/list] We will continue to make improvements for the controller experience, like custom controller mapping and speech to text, in future updates. Check out our deep dive for [url=https://preview.newworld.com/en-us/news/articles/native-controller-support-deep-dive]developer interviews[/url], plus additional insight. Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.