New World Players Receive Free Expansion Content as amazon Games Aims to Outpace blizzard’s Model
Seattle, WA – October 13, 2025 – amazon Games is gifting players of New World the previously purchased Rise of the Angry Earth expansion free of charge alongside the launch of its latest update, Nighthaven.This move positions the company to offer greater value to its player base than competitor Blizzard Entertainment, which typically integrates older expansions into paid subscriptions with new DLC releases.
The decision to include Rise of the Angry Earth as part of the base game, without increasing the game’s price, mirrors a strategy designed to attract and retain players. Rise of the Angry Earth, released in 2023 for approximately 130 PLN, added a new storyline and animal taming/riding mechanics. Amazon’s approach contrasts with Blizzard’s system in World of warcraft, where older expansions become accessible through subscription fees when new content debuts.
The launch of Nighthaven is already demonstrating a notable impact on player numbers. As of today,October 13,2025,New World has reached nearly 40,000 concurrent players on Steam,according to SteamDB data – a substantial increase indicating renewed interest in the MMORPG. While surpassing the game’s all-time peak of 913,634 concurrent players remains a challenge, the current surge suggests a strong performance for the title.
Players who purchased Rise of the Angry Earth are expected to receive the transfer to their Steam account automatically approximately 72 hours after the release of Nighthaven.
