New World Faction Fest 2025 Guide: Rewards, Objectives, and How to Help Your Team Win

What Is Faction Fest in New World: Aeternum?

Faction Fest is Amazon Games' latest global PvE event in New World: Aeternum, running from June 27 to June 29, 2025. Unlike typical PvP wars or Outpost Rush clashes, this one’s a full-blown co-op competition where every player contributes to their faction’s score just by grinding Expeditions and completing objectives.

It’s a faction-wide battle for prestige—and some pretty sweet rewards. Think titles, Twitch Drops, XP bonuses, and a full cosmetic armor set representing the faction that wins big.

How Faction Fest Works (TL;DR)

• Pick a Faction: Covenant, Syndicate, or Marauders.

• Complete Daily Objectives: Each day has unique PvE tasks tied to Expeditions.

• Score for Your Faction: All your activity boosts your team’s daily score.

• Claim Titles + Armor: Daily and overall rewards come with bragging rights.

• Get Twitch Drops: Watch or stream to snag extra goodies.

How to Join the Event

If you’re already part of a faction, you’re in—no signup required. Just start running Expeditions and tackling objectives when the event goes live on June 27. There’s no level gate, but higher-level players will naturally contribute more due to faster clears and better efficiency.

Faction Fest Schedule & Objectives

Here’s how the event is structured over the three days:

Day 1 (June 27)

• Expect easier intro objectives, likely tied to basic dungeon clears or specific mob types.

• Title Reward: Scout

Day 2 (June 28)

• Mid-tier objectives, possibly involving tougher Expeditions or completion challenges.

• Title Reward: Explorer

Day 3 (June 29)

• Likely the most intense—possible boss rushes or rare loot challenges.

• Title Reward: Expedition Vanguard

Bonus: On Day 3, Amazon activates a global Weapon Mastery XP boost, so even your alts benefit from grinding.

All the Faction Fest Rewards (And How to Get Them)

The good stuff is real, and yes, it’s more than just bragging rights. Here’s what you can earn:

Daily Titles

• Completing objectives each day gives you that day’s themed title.

• Example: “Expedition Scout” for Day 1.

Faction-Themed Armor Set

• At the end of the event, everyone gets a full cosmetic armor set—styled after the winning faction.

• Doesn’t matter if your faction won or lost—you still get the winner’s gear (which is a fun twist).

Twitch Drops (June 27–30)

• Watch participating New World streams to earn:

  • Azoth Vials

  • Dark Matter

  • Gypsum Orbs

  • Powerful Honing Stones

• Watch at least 4 hours total to unlock all tiers.

Bonus Rewards

• Limited-time housing décor based on the Faction Fest theme.

• Store discounts will likely include faction-themed cosmetics and XP boosts.

Tips to Win Faction Fest (Without Burning Out)

Let’s be real: Faction Fest sounds hype, but you don’t want to no-life it for 3 days. Here’s how to contribute efficiently and still have fun.

Focus on Repeatable Objectives

The daily objectives can be repeated. Prioritize the ones that:

• Take less time per run (ex: low-mob kill thresholds)

• Involve dungeons with quick bosses

• Have fast respawns or group-friendly layouts

Use Group Finder Smartly

Run Expeditions with a dedicated 5-man team, or use Group Finder to match with players chasing the same goals. Coordination = faster clears = more score.

Stack Bonuses

Use:

• Honing Stones (for damage)

• Tinctures or Ward Potions (for survivability)

• Territory Standing Buffs (XP/resource boosts)

Encourage Your Faction

Want your team to win? Get vocal in faction chat. Hype it up, share fast routes or group tips, and create momentum.

Faction Lore Adds Flavor

Each faction brings its own flavor to the Faction Fest grind. If you’re into lore or roleplay, here’s the gist:

• Covenant: Sees Expeditions as sacred ruins hiding divine truths.

• Marauders: Treat it as a test of strength, valor, and wild freedom.

• Syndicate: Views dungeons as vaults of knowledge waiting to be cracked open.

The best part? All three factions think they’re the rightful winner. Classic MMO energy.

Quick Side Tip: Gear Up Before the Fest

If you’re jumping back in just for Faction Fest or want to grind efficiently, consider grabbing some resources ahead of time. It’s a short event, and time matters.

💬 Pro tip: You can buy New World coins to afford high-tier consumables or gear upgrades quickly. Don’t waste time farming the basics if your goal is faction dominance.

Is It Worth Participating?

Absolutely—whether you’re a PvE casual or dungeon grinder. You don’t need to win to get rewards, and the Twitch Drops + XP boost alone make it worth your time.

Plus, the global score mechanic adds a nice social flavor. You’re contributing to a global faction race, which is more exciting than just clearing dungeons solo.

Final Thoughts

The Aeternum Faction Fest is one of the most engaging PvE events New World has had in a while. It’s short, sweet, packed with XP and cosmetics, and taps into that MMO magic of competing on a global scale.

Whether you’re in it for the rewards, the lore, or just the fun of faction pride—don’t miss it.