On the 13th, 'Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions' (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) held its second developer live broadcast, just one day before the launch of the 'New World' update. This session focused on addressing Q&A that went unanswered during last week's stream. The event was moderated by MC Kim Soo-hyun, featuring Arthdal Chronicles Planning Lead Kim Hyun-soo and influencer 'Ssalmok-Gundanjang' representing the player base.

New World opens July 14th at 12:00 PM!

The developers spent time detailing the 'New World' server, which is set to launch at 12:00 PM on July 14th. The server's operational philosophy is 'play equals progression,' meaning there will be no gacha or monetization packages. Instead, growth elements like spirits, mounts, weapon cosmetics, and 'Dream Stones' will be obtainable through in-game activities.

When New World opens tomorrow, you must select the 'New World' region from the far left of the region selection screen. Four servers will be available at launch: Leo, Bella, Pavo, and Ara. Keep in mind that additional servers may open if demand is high.

The New World exchange market will operate as a unified system. Party dungeons and integrated total war will also feature cross-server matchmaking across all four servers. The Archipelago and Frost-Thorn regions will initially match pairs, specifically Leo with Bella, and Pavo with Ara.

Two major perks are being offered. First, simply checking in guarantees a 100% legendary mount. Second, players can acquire up to three DIY recovery tickets through pre-registration and in-game play. Pre-registering also grants an 'All-Farming Set,' which includes two 11x summon tickets each for awakened spirits, mounts, weapon cosmetics, and Dream Stones, plus a choice box for four types of archaic accessories.

New World queries: 'Easy progression, exchange market,·and preserving asset value'

The influencer Ssalmok-Gundanjang posed three questions. The first was: 'Will it be easy to level up?' As the pace of main quests and the burden of daily 'chores' are critical for player retention, this was a top priority.

Planning Lead Kim Hyun-soo replied that the progression path has been smoothed out. The number of monsters required for quests has been significantly reduced, and auto-play has been refined. Offline hunting efficiency has also been buffed, with offline rewards now calculated based on 10 minutes of field hunting performance.

Furthermore, a 'Growth Guide' content piece has been added to provide generous gear and currency support. To address player fatigue from daily chores, a scheduler system is planned for late August.

The second question concerned the vitality of the exchange market. Referencing the 'Krabon' server, which shared a similar structure, the developer noted a 187% spike in tax volume. Trades for spirits, mount summon tickets, polishing stones, and skill books remained active, suggesting the New World market should be equally robust.

The third question focused on whether 'Gem' value would hold up. The developer assured players that they are closely monitoring the economy on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis—tracking gem creation vs. consumption—and are prepared to adjust purchase limits or introduce new in-game gem sinks to maintain balance.

Updates for existing servers are also in the works

The team moved on to a follow-up Q&A for existing players. Regarding the plea to 'please look after the original servers,' Planning Lead Kim Hyun-soo expressed gratitude and confirmed that all players remain a priority. Future updates and improvements for these legacy servers will be shared via developer notes and the official forum.

Class balance improvements are slated for late August, focusing on ranged class hunting efficiency and the Twin Sword class. By late October, a 'Skill Enhancement System' will be introduced, aiming to allow players to cultivate distinct playstyles within the same class based on their content preferences.

As a surprise gift, all existing server players will be granted two free class change opportunities. This will be implemented after the July 14th update, with class change tickets available for a small amount of Silver.

Regarding the Black Night Archipelago and competitive play, the developer plans to boost rewards in late August. By adding new entry-level requirements and linking exclusive archipelago items to legendary crafting recipes, the goal is to make these zones worth the risk of competition.

For the latter half of the year, the team is preparing Archipelago Base Battles for small-scale skirmishes and an integrated competitive league that utilizes the existing faction system for broader appeal.

The live Q&A also covered topics like increasing archipelago monster density, resuming the Masters League, and improving siege warfare. Further details can be found on the official Arthdal Chronicles YouTube channel.