New World Season 10 – Nighthaven: Explore the Catacombs & Conquer the Isle of Night
Amazon Games has officially unveiled Season 10: Nighthaven for New World: Aeternum. The update arrives on Monday, October 13, free for all owners of the game. Players can look forward to a mysterious new zone, a dramatic storyline, a fresh dungeon mode, a 10-player raid, and a sweeping overhaul of endgame progression systems that will reshape the journey through Aeternum.
New Zone: Nighthaven
Long hidden from Aeternum, Nighthaven is a land steeped in history, dark forests, and towering castles. Its people, tall and enigmatic, are as unpredictable as they are captivating—sometimes welcoming, sometimes terrifying, depending on how they perceive outsiders.
Legends also speak of monstrous beings that are part human, part beast, who stalk the misty hills and ruins. For adventurers bold enough to explore, power lies deep within Nighthaven’s catacombs and forgotten halls. The secrets you uncover here may decide the fate of Nighthaven—and all of Aeternum.
New Story: The Tear of Gaea
After the events of Elysian Wilds, Morgaine attempted to hide the divine relic known as the Tear of Gaea, but it has since gone missing. She now calls upon the Soulwarden once more to help recover it before it falls into sinister hands.
Your journey will lead you through Nighthaven’s ancient ruins and opulent facades, uncovering a web of intrigue where alliances are fragile and trust is scarce. The hunt for the Tear could determine whether darkness or light prevails across the realm.
New Mode: Catacombs
Season 10 introduces Catacombs, a new cooperative dungeon experience for up to three players. Each session is procedurally generated, offering unique challenges and treasures:
- Fight waves of enemies and bosses that escalate in difficulty.
- Collect cursed resources and powerful, mode-specific upgrades.
- Decide whether to press deeper for greater rewards or make a safe exit before time runs out.
Failure to escape safely means losing most of your haul, but if even one teammate makes it out, the party’s efforts won’t be wasted.
New 10-Player Raid: Isle of Night
The Isle of Night raid is the centerpiece of Season 10’s endgame. This 10-player challenge takes place in the ruins of a once-glorious kingdom, now overrun by the Lost. Players will face:
- Three powerful new bosses
- Multiple new enemy types
- Light puzzles and cinematic encounters
Comparable in scale to Hive of Gorgons, the Isle of Night will test players’ coordination, builds, and endurance to the fullest.
Endgame Overhaul
Season 10 reimagines endgame progression with sweeping changes:
- Level cap raised to 70; Gear Score max increased to 800 (PvP scaling to 775).
- Perk Charms system: Up to four sockets per piece of gear, with customizable Offensive, Defensive, or Skill modifiers.
- Set Bonuses introduced: Rare gear sets grant special effects in 2/4 or 3/5 combinations, encouraging unique build diversity.
- New Umbral system: Gear with GS 700+ can be upgraded using Umbrals as a capped currency, preventing inflation over time.
- Perk and attribute redesign: Attribute-boosting perks are removed in favor of more meaningful, conditional choices.
These updates ensure that endgame rewards feel richer, more flexible, and interconnected across all activities.
New PvP Battlefield: The Tower
Season 10 debuts a new 20v20 Outpost Rush map, The Tower. Perched atop a mountain peak, this gothic fortress spans three vertical layers of combat:
- Castle heights, corrupted depths, and underground passages.
- Three capture points that drive the battle.
- Hidden mines and arenas for tactical advantage.
Verticality, jump pads, and choke points make The Tower one of the most dynamic battlegrounds yet.
Sneak Peek Events
- September 23–30: Preview The Tower OPR map before launch.
- Early October: Watch the Developer Deep Dive video for an in-depth breakdown of Season 10 content.
Conclusion
With its shadowy new zone, high-stakes Catacombs mode, epic Isle of Night raid, and redesigned endgame systems, Season 10: Nighthaven is set to redefine adventure in New World: Aeternum.
Prepare to step into the darkness when the update arrives on October 13—and discover what secrets await within the realm of Nighthaven.