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New World Update 1.2.1: Patch Notes and Release Date

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Please note that the New World Team has stopped covering the game as of Update 1.2. Information on certain pages may not be up-to-date.

New World - Update 1.2.1

This guide lists all information on New World Update: 1.2.1. Read on to learn more about the patch's release date, information on Festival Lockbox restrictions, Faction resets due to server merges, as well as a series of bug fixes for Azoth and Potions.

New World Update 1.2.1: Release Date and Summary

Releases on December 21, 2021

New World Update 1.2.1 was released on December 21, 2021 at 11 PM PT (2 AM ET / 8 AM CET). This small update fixed a few bugs relating to Azoth balances and Potion Gear Scores, as well as implemented a Faction timer reset due to merged servers.

Additionally, Festival Lockboxes and Character Creation have undergone a few changes to address coin farming during the Winter event.

Patch Notes Summary

Patch Notes Highlights
General ・Festival Lockboxes now restricted to Level 15+ to prevent coin farming.
・Daily character creation limit introduced.
・Faction cooldown time has been reset for all players.
・Fix for Azoth counters not updating after fast traveling.
・Fix for Potions dropping with random gear scores.

Patch Notes: General

New World - Update 1.2.1 Patch Notes General

  • Restricted Coin Lockboxes earned from the Tree of Light to players level 15 and above to coincide with when Event Quests are enabled for players. This change was implemented to discourage bad actors from repeatedly creating new characters in an attempt to exploit the availability of coin.
  • Reduced the amount of characters that can be created per day per account.
  • Fixed an issue causing Azoth balances to not update after fast traveling or crafting. Azoth balances should now adjust to show the amount spent when traveling or crafting.
  • Fixed an issue that caused potions to drop at multiple gear scores resulting in inventory stacking issues.
  • To enable a level playing field for players, AGS reset the faction cooldown time for all players. Once players choose or change a faction the duration of the cooldown will be set to 60 days.
  • Fixed an issue that occasionally caused the Weavers Needed Town Project mission for the Winter Convergence to not be completed if attempting to craft in Everfall.

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