New Worldis fresh off the back of a successful closed beta that left fans eager to see more of the game. However, shortly after the conclusion of the beta, it was announced that therelease date ofNew Worldhad been delayed by one month, to late September. This will no doubt have disappointed some fans who were keen to get their hands on the latest Amazon Game Studios project, however, if it results in a more refined end product, it can only be a good thing. Given the competition in the MMORPG market at the moment,New Worldmay need to release in as polished a state as it can in order to be successful.
On the note of competition in the MMORPG market, another title inPaliamay have the release date ofNew Worldsaved in its calendar, as some key takeaways may prove useful. BothPaliaandNew Worldare releasing into the same market, although a release date forPaliais as yet unknown. Because of this, both games are likely to encounter similar issues if any present themselves. The release ofNew Worldwill not only be eagerly watched by fans, but the game studios behind other similar titles likePaliaas well.
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Why New World’s Release Is Important
New Worldis one of the hottestupcoming releases in the MMORPGspace. Its closed beta, which concluded earlier this month, showed enough to impress fans despite a rather tough grind in the opening hours. Of particular note wasNew World’sservers, which provided a smooth experience for everyone involved, and eliminated some of the flaws inherent during particularly demanding multiplayer sections in many MMOs. But despiteNew Worldimpressing with its closed beta, which was initially scheduled to end less than a month from release,New Worldhas been delayed. The new release date forNew Worldwill be September 28, which is less than a month from its initial launch date, so it’s likely not something for fans to be worried about.
New World’sbeta, however, had MMORPG fans excited for the game’s upcoming release, so this delay will likely come as a blow. The MMORPG space is dominated by existing giants such asWorld of Warcraft, which has managed to maintain a healthy fanbase 17 years on from its release. The hype that had been generated fromNew World’sclosed betacould have been crucial in its success coming up against such a titan, but fans will be hoping an extra month doesn’t prove too long for the game to have remained in the gaming world’s collective memories. With a handful of MMORPGs in the pipeline,New World’srelease in September could be an important measuring stick for the potential success of another new IP in the genre.
What Palia Could Learn From New World’s Release
Paliais another upcoming MMORPG that has managed to garner a lot of attention with its reveal trailer. While it appears to be a very different game toNew World, each is comparable to one another in that they are entering an MMORPG space that is dominated by a handful of titles. In order to succeed,New WorldandPalianeed to find what sets them apart from other games in the space. Gamers may be hesitant to deviate from their preferred MMORPG due to the amount of time investment required in many of these games. DespiteNew World’ssuccessful closed beta, it may struggle to do this more so thanPalia, which seems to have already carved out a unique space for itself.
Paliaappears from its gameplay trailers to be a mixture of a number of titles, includingAnimal Crossing, Stardew Valley,andBreath of the Wild’sopen world. It has a vibrant setting, a community feel to it, and the main goal seems to be to simply thrive within the world.Paliais seemingly marketing itself as the relaxing life sim of MMORPGs, which could lead to great success. In the modern gaming market, these types of games are very popular, as gamers need only look to the success ofAnimal CrossingandSlime Rancherto notice this trend. WhatPaliamay offer that these titles don’t is the ability to play on a server with friends, crafting out a world that can be cohabited.
Palia, however, is still bound by MMORPG fans' openness to new titles in the genre. There is a ready-made space for a game such asPalia, but if fans show a lack of willingness to adopt the game, it could be dead in the water. This is wherePaliamay look to gather some valuable information from the release ofNew World. BothNew WorldandPaliahave elements that make them stand out from the crowd, which forNew Worldis theDark Souls-inspired combatand 50v50 PvP battles. IfNew World’slaunch next month is as successful as its closed beta suggested it could be,Paliamay well take this as an indication that gamers are ready for new titles in the MMORPG space. If not, however,Paliamay wish to change its strategy going forward.
