New World, the flagship MMORPG developed by Amazon Games, has announced a limited-time test of a new in-game feature aimed at enhancing the user experience on congested worlds. This comes in the wake of the game's latest expansion, Rise of the Angry Earth, which has seen a surge in player numbers and, consequently, longer queue times.

If you have jumped back into New World for their latest expansion, then you have probably been met with queues if you reside on popular servers. Due to this, Amazon Games has decided to include a new feature that has allowed players to initiate a free World Transfer directly from the Character Selection screen during peak queue times. To access this feature, players have simply needed to select the "options" button near their desired character. However, there are some restrictions. Transfers can only be made to non-Full/Fresh Start worlds within the player's existing region, meaning no cross-region transfers have been available.

This first test has specifically targeted the US East region and has since concluded. Amazon Games has encouraged many players to participate with the developer’s primary goal for success having been an extensive monitoring of back-end service performance.

Upon the new feature’s official release, Amazon has only activated free world transfers during high queue times, such as after major updates or expansions. Coinciding with its activation, paid World Transfers have also temporarily become unavailable in the In-Game Store for all regions. They will, however, return upon deactivation of the free transfer feature.

The recent spike in queue times can be attributed to the release of New World's first major expansion, Rise of the Angry Earth. This expansion has transformed the lands of Aeternum, introducing new content and challenges. Players have been able to ride mounts, wield new weapons, and explore transformed lands. Additionally, a new Level 62+ Expedition has been introduced, where players have been able to track down the primordial Beast Lords before chaos emerges from the depths of Aeternum.

Now that the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion has brought exciting new content to New World to entice an influx of players, the inclusion of Amazon Games' free World Transfer feature has been a proactive step towards ensuring a smoother gaming experience for future expansions. Whether gamers have wanted to chance a world transfer when they have already invested time into a server has been another story entirely.

In the vast and immersive world of New World, players have the opportunity to enhance their gameplay experience by obtaining New World gold. At MMOexp, you can conveniently acquire cheap New World Coins, which can be utilized to purchase a wide range of valuable items, equipment, and services from both NPCs and fellow players. With gold in hand, you can delve into the intricate economy of New World, crafting and repairing gear, and ensuring your character is well-equipped for the challenges that lie ahead.