New World is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special event: Year of the Dragon. From February 7 to 20, 2024, players can join various activities and quests in the game to honor the ancient dragon spirit and earn event-specific rewards. Whether you are a fan of the Chinese culture or just looking for some fun and excitement, you won't want to miss this opportunity to experience the Year of the Dragon in New World.
What is the Year of the Dragon?
The Year of the Dragon is based on the traditional East Asian zodiac animal cycles, which assign one of 12 animals to each year. The Dragon is considered to be a powerful, auspicious, and noble creature, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and prosperity.
In New World, the Year of the Dragon is also a time to celebrate the ancient dragon spirit that once protected the land of Ebonscale Reach, a region inspired by the Chinese culture and mythology. Ebonscale Reach is one of the five territories in the game, where players can explore, fight, and craft in a lush and diverse environment. Ebonscale Reach is also home to the Dynasty Expedition, a challenging end-game dungeon that pits players against the corrupted forces of the Empress Zhou.
What are the Year of the Dragon Events and Rewards?
The Year of the Dragon event in New World consists of three main activities: Longtable Banquet, Tribute Offering, and Firework Ceremony. Each activity has its own requirements, mechanics, and rewards, and players can participate in them daily to earn Fortune's Gift Sacks, which contain various items and resources. Here is a brief overview of each activity and what you can expect from them:
• Longtable Banquet: The Longtable Banquet is a feast of festive cuisine that players can prepare and enjoy. To participate, players need to gather Red Meat from the banquet tables in Ebonscale Reach, and then use it to craft a Spicy Hotpot item at the hotpot station. The Spicy Hotpot grants players a buff that increases their Faction Token gain and Gathering yield. Players can also taste other dishes at the banquet, such as Roasted Gnufish, Fried Albenaja, Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Steamed Ration, which grant different attribute bonuses and recovery effects.
• Tribute Offering: The Tribute Offering is a ritual of offering tributes to the dragon spirit for good fortune and blessings. To participate, players need to collect Heirlooms from the corrupted enemies in Ebonscale Reach, such as Jade Bracelet, Ancient Scroll, and Century Wine. Then, they need to locate the Tribute Table at one of three rotating locations: Skysong Temple, Serenity Outpost, or Imperial Palace. There, they need to offer the Heirlooms and a tribute dish to summon the dragon spirit and receive a Fortune's Gift Sack. However, they also need to face the Corrupted Maiden, a powerful boss that tries to steal their blessing. Defeating the Corrupted Maiden rewards players with a piece of the Dynasty New Year Gear, a set of heavy armor that can be upgraded.
• Firework Ceremony: The Firework Ceremony is a celebration of the Lunar New Year with a spectacular display of fireworks. To participate, players need to visit the town of Fortune's Crossing in Ebonscale Reach every evening during the event. There, they can enjoy the fireworks show and receive a Fortune's Gift Sack from the Gift Sack pile.
The Fortune's Gift Sacks are the main rewards of the Year of the Dragon event, and they contain various items and resources that can help players in their adventure. Some of the items and resources that players can get from the Fortune's Gift Sacks are:
• Dark Matter: A rare and valuable crafting material that can be used to craft high-level weapons and armor.
• Pristine Gem: A high-quality gem that can be used to enhance weapons and armor with different effects.
• Dyes: Cosmetic items that can be used to change the color of weapons and armor.
• Silk: A crafting material that can be used to make cloth items and furniture.
• Gift of Fortune: A bundle of New World coins that can be used to buy items and services in the game.
• Large Dragon Fish: A rare and delicious fish that can be cooked or sold for a high price.
• Attribute Point Shard: An item that grants players one attribute point, which can be used to increase their attributes, such as Health, Stamina, Energy, Strength, Vitality, Faith, and Agility.
• Skill Point Shard: An item that grants players one skill point, which can be used to unlock or upgrade their skills, such as passive and active skills that can improve their performance in combat and crafting.
• Magic Energy Shard: An item that grants players one magic energy point, which can be used to activate their magic mode, which enhances their spells and abilities for a limited time.
• Dimensional Rift: An item that allows players to travel to a hidden dimension, where they can find rare loot and secrets.
How to Join the Year of the Dragon Event?
To join the Year of the Dragon event in New World, players need to meet the following requirements:
• Have a character that is level 60 or above, which is the current level cap in the game.
• Have access to Ebonscale Reach, which is one of the five territories in the game. To access Ebonscale Reach, players need to complete the main quest line that leads them there, or join a group that has already unlocked it.
• Have a faction allegiance, which is one of the three factions in the game: Marauders, Syndicate, or Covenant. To join a faction, players need to complete the faction initiation quest that is available at level 10.
Once players meet these requirements, they can start participating in the Year of the Dragon event activities and quests in Ebonscale Reach. They can also check the event calendar and the event page on the official New World website for more details and updates.
Why Should You Join the Year of the Dragon Event?
The Year of the Dragon event in New World is a great opportunity for players to experience the Lunar New Year in a unique and immersive way. By joining the event, players can:
• Enjoy the festive atmosphere and culture of Ebonscale Reach, which is inspired by the Chinese culture and mythology.
• Earn event-specific rewards, such as Fortune's Gift Sacks, Dynasty New Year Gear, and Dark Matter, which can help them in their adventure and progression
• Have fun and excitement with various activities and quests, such as Longtable Banquet, Tribute Offering, and Firework Ceremony, which offer different challenges and mechanics.
• Explore the hidden dimension and secrets of the game, which can reveal more about the lore and history of the game world.
• Celebrate the Lunar New Year with other players and friends, which can enhance the social and community aspect of the game.
The Year of the Dragon event in New World is a limited-time event that will only last from February 7 to 20, 2024. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive events and rewards in the game. Visit the official New World website for more information and updates, and get ready to awaken the ancient dragon spirit in the game.