New World Season 10 - Nighthaven Announcement
The long-awaited New World Season 10, titled Nighthaven, has finally been announced, bringing a wave of mystery and new adventures to Aeternum. This season introduces a secretive faction, fresh challenges, and unique rewards, creating an experience that promises to reshape the journey for both new and veteran players. With Nighthaven, the world of New World grows darker, deeper, and more exciting than ever before.
New World Season 10: Nighthaven Release Date
The arrival of New World: Nighthaven is set for Monday, October 13, marking the official launch of Season 10. Players will step into a long-hidden realm of Aeternum, where dangerous alliances, evolving endgame systems, and a challenging 10-player raid await. This update not only adds a mysterious new zone but also reshapes the way adventurers progress and survive.
Best of all, the Nighthaven update will be completely free for all New World: Aeternum owners, ensuring every player can experience the full scope of this dark and exciting chapter.
New Zone: Nighthaven
The mysterious realm of Nighthaven emerges in Season 10, long hidden from the rest of Aeternum under the command of its enigmatic rulers. Tales speak of towering castles, shadowed forests, and ancient ruins where politics, power, and danger intertwine. The land’s inhabitants are as unpredictable as the realm itself - at times inviting and noble, at other times ruthless and hostile.
Within the darkened woods and hills roam strange creatures, part man and part beast, that pose a constant danger to anyone daring to wander too far. Legends say these horrors were once scarce, but they now prowl Nighthaven as a relentless force threatening all who cross their path.
Nighthaven thrives on secrecy, its strength rooted in the forgotten catacombs and shattered ruins lying beneath its surface. Adventurers brave enough to enter will uncover ancient mysteries and confront challenges that reach beyond this land, testing their resolve as they fight to protect not only the people of Nighthaven but all of Aeternum itself.
New Story: The Tear of Gaea
The next chapter in New World: Season 10 – Nighthaven revolves around the legendary artifact known as the Tear of Gaea. Once believed to be secured far from the reach of those with dark ambitions, the relic has mysteriously vanished. Morgaine, who sought to protect it, must now ally with the Soulwarden to prevent the Tear from falling into the wrong hands.
Your journey will lead you deep into Nighthaven, a land filled with intrigue and hidden motives. Here, every figure you meet could either aid or betray you, as alliances are fragile and trust is rare. To uncover the truth, you will search ruined halls, explore ancient strongholds, and piece together the fate of this divine artifact.
The quest for the Tear is more than just a hunt for power - it’s a struggle to ensure the safety of Aeternum itself. Only those willing to brave the shadows of Nighthaven will uncover what truly threatens the balance of this world.
New Game Mode: Catacombs
The Catacombs introduces a fresh cooperative challenge where up to three players descend into a procedurally generated dungeon filled with relentless enemies and powerful bosses. As you fight through the dark corridors, you’ll gather cursed treasures, unlock exclusive power-ups, and race against time to secure your loot before the dungeon collapses.
Difficulty steadily increases with every boss encounter. Each victory brings stronger foes, but also grants players valuable enhancements that boost their combat potential. The risk grows with every step, forcing teams to decide: venture deeper for even greater rewards or retreat safely with what they’ve earned.
Only one member of the group needs to escape to preserve the majority of the treasures collected, but failing to make a timely exit can mean losing nearly everything. This mode blends high-stakes decision-making with fast-paced combat, making it one of the most thrilling additions in New World: Nighthaven.
New Raid: Isle of Night
The Isle of Night is a challenging new 10-player raid that pushes adventurers into a fallen kingdom overtaken by the Lost. Featuring three unique bosses, diverse enemy mechanics, puzzles, and cinematic encounters, this raid demands precision, strategy, and coordination. It stands as one of the toughest endgame activities of Season 10, designed to test even the most prepared groups.
Revamped Endgame Progression
Season 10 introduces sweeping changes to endgame systems and gear progression, offering players more depth and personalization in their builds. From a higher level cap to a brand-new gear customization system, these updates ensure greater variety in playstyles and long-term progression goals.
Level Cap & Gear Score
The maximum level has been increased to 70, with gear score now reaching up to 800. PvP brackets that previously capped at 700 will now scale up to 775, giving competitive players new targets to strive for.
Perk Charms System
A fresh gear modding feature allows equipment to hold up to four perk sockets. Players can slot in “charms” that come in Defensive, Offensive, and Skill categories. These modifiers are crafted from rare drops or found fully completed, giving you more control over your build than ever before.
Set Bonuses
New ultra-rare sets arrive in Season 10, offering powerful bonuses that grow stronger as you equip more pieces. With seven different bonus configurations, players can mix and match pieces for unique builds. Sets start with effects at two equipped pieces, improve at four, and peak with five, encouraging creative build paths.
Umbral Upgrades
Umbrals return in a reimagined form. Now, any item with a Gear Score of 700+ can be enhanced using Umbral Shards. With a weekly limit and wallet cap of 1,000, this system prevents inflation while ensuring long-term upgrade potential. Unlike the older system, Umbrals no longer lose value over time.
Infix Perks
Special gear pieces will include rare and powerful Infix Perks, working much like artifact abilities. These provide unique bonuses that add further customization to your equipment.
Attribute Adjustments
Attribute-based perks have been removed to streamline balance and reduce redundancy. Instead, attribute points are now integrated directly into character progression, while gear sets save your current loadout automatically, simplifying stat management for players.
Perk Rework
The entire perk system has been rebuilt to focus on meaningful choices rather than mandatory “must-have” bonuses. The new design aims for balance, reducing overly dominant effects like cooldown and stamina reduction, and replacing them with perks that encourage diverse strategies and playstyles.
New OPR Map: The Tower
The Tower introduces a dramatic new battlefield set atop a gothic stronghold that blends mystical power with towering architecture. Players will fight across multiple vertical layers - from the lofty castle spires to the corrupted depths beneath the mountain. Strategic pathways and jump pads ensure non-stop clashes, while three control points shape the flow of every match. Hidden mines and underground arenas add layers of danger and opportunity, offering resources that can turn the tide of battle. This new 20v20 OPR map demands not just strength in combat, but also mastery of positioning, as victory belongs to those who can dominate both the heights and the depths of this fortress battleground.
Conclusion
Season 10: Nighthaven in New World is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious updates yet, packed with a new zone, storyline, raids, dungeons, and progression systems. From exploring the mysterious lands of Nighthaven to diving into the challenging Catacombs mode or facing the Isle of Night raid, players will have endless opportunities to test their skills and uncover fresh rewards. With revamped endgame systems, expanded gear customization, and a new OPR map, this season sets the stage for long-term progression and tactical combat. Whether you’re a casual adventurer or a dedicated veteran, Season 10 offers something new and exciting for everyone.
Players looking to progress faster in Season 10 can take advantage of New World Boost Services to save time and focus on the new Nighthaven content.
FAQ
The update launches on October 13, 2025, and is free for all owners of New World: Aeternum.
Players can explore the new Nighthaven zone, experience the Tear of Gaea storyline, enter the Catacombs game mode, take on the Isle of Night raid, and enjoy a redesigned OPR map called The Tower.
Yes, the season introduces an overhauled system with gear set bonuses, perk charms, new umbrals, and attribute changes to improve loadout customization.
While parts of the story and exploration can be experienced solo, high-end activities like Catacombs and the Isle of Night raid are designed for group play.
Change Log
- 22.09.2025 - New World Season 10 - Nighthaven Announcement published.