New World Patch: Coral Divide, Rabbit's Revenge & Fixes

Amazon Game Studios is rolling out a hefty update for New World: Aeternum tonight, packed with fresh content, fan-favorite chaos, and much-needed fixes. Whether you’re a PvP enthusiast, a loot-hungry adventurer, or just here for the cursed rabbits, here’s everything you need to know about the April 15th patch.

Patch Overview

Release Time: April 15th at 11pm PDT (servers offline for ~2 hours).

Key Features:

Coral Divide Preview Week 2: Test the revamped Outpost Rush map.
Rabbit’s Revenge Event: Slay corrupted bunnies for exclusive loot.
Exploit Fixes & Balancing: Smoother PvP and quality-of-life tweaks.

Coral Divide Outpost Rush Map: What’s New?

The Coral Divide, New World’s tropical battleground, returns for a second preview week (April 15–22) with major changes based on player feedback:

1. Visual & Lighting Overhauls
   Brighter Lighting: No more squinting in shadowy corners—key chokepoints and objectives are now clearer.
   Enhanced Textures: Coral reefs and ruins pop with sharper details, making navigation intuitive.
   
   

2. Fort Entrance Reworks
   Balanced Spawns: Adjustments to fort layouts prevent spawn-camping and give both teams fair access.
   Defensible Chokepoints: New barricades and elevated platforms encourage strategic positioning.
   
   

3. Bridge-Building Buffs
   Faster Construction: Bridges now require fewer resources, speeding up map control.
   Wider Paths: Reduced collision issues mean fewer accidental plunges into the abyss.
   
   

How to Participate

Queue for Outpost Rush via the Arena menu.
Earn bonus rewards (Azoth, PvP XP) during the preview.

Rabbit’s Revenge Returns (April 15–May 13)

The Corrupted Rabbit invasion is back, and this time, they’re packing loot. Here’s how to farm the furry fiends:

Event Mechanics

Corrupted Warrens: Look for glowing rabbit holes in First Light, Monarch’s Bluffs, and Everfall.
Guaranteed Drops: Every kill grants Corrupted Carrots (currency) and a chance at the Corrupted Rabbit’s Armor Set (stats below).

Rewards Breakdown

Corrupted Rabbit’s Armor Set:

Light Armor: +15% Dexterity, +10% Luck.
Set Bonus (3-Piece): 20% chance to summon a corrupted rabbit minion on crit.
New Cosmetics: Bun-Bun Crown (headpiece), Hopping Tincture (emote).
Twitch Drops: Watch streams for the Golden Carrot Weapon Skin.

Pro Tips

Farm in groups to clear warrens faster.
Use AoE skills like Ice Storm or Whirlwind to nuke bunny hordes.

Critical Fixes & Exploit Squashes

This patch isn’t just about content—it’s about fairness. Key fixes include:

1. PvP Exploits Patched
   Invisible Wall Glitch: Players can no longer phase through terrain in Oprheum to cap undefended points.
   Ability Stacking: Fixed an issue where Berserk + Sacred Ground granted infinite healing.
   
   

2. Economy Adjustments
   Duping Fixes: Closed loopholes in the trading post that inflated gold reserves.
   Crafting Mat Buffs: Increased drop rates for Scarhide and Aeternum Ore in high-level zones.
   
   

3. Quality-of-Life Tweaks
   Inventory Sorting: New filters for gear score and perks.
   Quest Marker Fixes: No more vanishing objectives in Shattered Mountain.

Why This Patch Matters

For PvP Players: Coral Divide’s balance changes could make it New World’s fairest Outpost Rush map.

For Casual Farmers: Rabbit’s Revenge offers low-stress loot with goofy flair.

For Crafters: Scarhide and ore buffs ease the grind for BiS gear.

Community Reactions

“Finally, I can see where I’m going in Coral Divide!” – Reddit user.
“The bunny minion is OP, but I’m here for the chaos.” – Official forums.
“Duping fixes saved the economy. Ty AGS!” – Discord.

What’s Next?

Amazon teases a Summer Medleyfaire update with fishing tournaments and naval combat. For now, dive into Coral Divide, stock up on carrots, and enjoy a smoother New World experience.

Full patch notes available on the New World Official Site.