While New World, Amazon’s new MMO title, does not officially release until August 31st, 2021, players can get a quick taste of the game before release. Plus, if you’ve played last year’s closed Beta, there’s many more new changes to explore since then.

When Does New World Beta Start?

The New World Closed Beta begins July 20 at 9:30AM PT (4:30PM UTC) and will continue until August 2 at 11:59M PT (6:59AM UTC).

How To Access The Closed Beta

Players are eligible to participate in the Closed Beta through three methods: you can sign up for the chance to get into Closed Beta from this page or you can pre-order the game on either Amazon or Steam to secure access.

Players who pre-order on Amazon by July 17 at 11:59PM PT (6:59AM UTC) will receive an invite on July 19. Pre-orders on Amazon after July 17 will receive an invite up to 48 hours after order confirmation.

If you have been invited to the Closed Beta through the tester sign-up page or preordered on Amazon, you will receive a Steam Key that can be redeemed through your Steam Library. If you need instructions for activating a key in Steam, please follow this link here for more information. Once your key is redeemed you should see “New World Closed Beta” in your Steam Game Library to download. From there, you should be able to log in and play during the duration of the Closed Beta.

Players who preorder on Steam will automatically receive access to the Closed Beta and “New World Closed Beta” will appear in your Steam Game Library.

New World Closed Beta Server List

New World just tweeted out an initial list of servers for each region which we’ve included below. There’s definitely a good bit of North American and European servers but unfortunately only one server if you’re in Australia. 

Closed Beta FAQ

Q1 – What regions is the closed beta available in?

A1 – The Closed Beta servers will be available in the North America, Europe, Australia and Brazil.

Q2 – What languages is the closed beta available in?

A2 – The Closed Beta will support English voice-over and text in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain & LATAM), Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Q3 – Can I create content with or stream the closed beta?

A3 – Yes, during the Closed Beta you are allowed to share, record, or broadcasting any Beta content or gameplay. We also welcome your feedback on our Official Beta Forums. Check out our Content Usage Policy to learn more.

Q4 – Can I collect footage from the closed beta to use in later content?

A4 – Yes, you can capture footage of the Closed Beta to use at a later date. However, there will be changes and updates between Closed Beta and launch that may cause captured content to be inaccurate or out of date.

Q5 – Will my beta progress be carried over to launch?

A5 – No, all progress will be wiped before New World’s official release on August 31, 2021.

See you in Aeternum!