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New World - Open Beta Dates and Times
This is a guide to the Open Beta of New World, which started on September 9, 2021 and ended on September 12, 2021. Read on to know the exact time servers opened, how to access the Open Beta, and FAQs regarding the Open Beta itself!

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New World Open Beta Start and End

Open Beta Has Ended!

The New World Open Beta's ran from September 9, 2021 and ends by September 12, 2021. Below were the Open Beta dates and times according to the New World Official Website.

Open Beta Start Open Beta End
September 9, 2021
2:00 PM UTC
7:00 AM PDT
10:00 AM EDT 		September 12, 2021
6:59 AM UTC (Sept. 13)
11:59 PM PDT
2:59 AM EDT (Sept. 13)

New World Releases on September 28

New World - Release Date

New World's official release is right around the corner. For players who weren't able to participate in the Open Beta, good news! New World will finally have its global release on September 28, 2021.

Release Date: When Does New World Come Out?

New World Open Beta Patch Notes

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New World's Open Beta ran on a patch that introduced sweeping changes in four aspects of the game:

  • World Experience
  • AI
  • Combat
  • Economy Progression & Rewards

Open Beta: Patch Notes and Release Date

New World Open Beta FAQ

Check Icon Will Open Beta Progress Carry Over to Launch?
Check Icon Will I Need to Re-Download New World for Open Beta?
Check Icon Will New World Open Beta Have Higher Server Capacity?
Check Icon What Languages is the Open Beta Available In?
Check Icon Can Players Create Content using Open Beta?
Check Icon What are the Differences Between Open Beta and Closed Beta?

Will Open Beta Progress Carry Over to Launch?

New World - Open Beta Progress

Like in Closed Beta, player progress during Open Beta will not carry over when launch day comes around. Progress will be wiped when the Open Beta ends on September 12.

Will I Need to Re-Download New World for Open Beta?

New World - Open Beta Re-Download

Yes. Returning players will need to download a newer version of New World via the New World Steam Page in order to access the Open Beta.

Will New World Open Beta Have Higher Server Capacity?

New World - Open Beta Server Capacity

While the developers have stated that server population will still not be at full capacity, Open Beta will have a higher server capacity compared to the Closed Beta.

Expect to be hit with server queues and wait times when entering high population servers during the beta.

What Languages is the Open Beta Available In?

New World - Open Beta Languages

The Open Beta will be available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

As of the writing of this article, the developers have not yet stated whether there will be more localizations available on final release.

Can Players Create Content using Open Beta?

New World - Open Beta Content Policy

Yes. The developers are still allowing players to use their captured footage to create content, post, and talk about New World. You will also be allowed to stream the game for the entire duration of Open Beta.

For a complete list of what you can and cannot do with Open Beta content/footage, take a look at Amazon Games' New World Content Usage Policy.

What are the Differences Between Open Beta and Closed Beta?

New World - Open Beta Patch Notes

While there have not been any announcements yet as to what the changes might be, the developers have stated that patch notes will be released in the New World Official Forum.

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