On August 20, 'Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions' (hereafter Arthdal Chronicles) held a live broadcast. Producer Lee Jung-won, creator Yoon Sun-bae, and MC Kim Soo-hyun hosted the event, detailing performance metrics for the New World and outlining future plans. The team also engaged with viewers during a live Q&A session.

Commitment to ongoing improvements for a smoother experience

The first segment reviewed the objectives for the New World. Producer Lee Jung-won acknowledged that the game still requires work to ensure a truly comfortable and seamless play environment. While the team is working hard to improve convenience and general gameplay, the producer announced a first wave of fixes to address world boss lag in next week's update.

The team reiterated their commitment to the 'No Packages, No Gacha' promise made to players. Furthermore, the developer expressed empathy regarding player concerns over costs that have felt unreasonable since the New World launch.

Natural growth taking hold as intended

Producer Lee Jung-won cautiously noted that natural growth driven by gameplay and the marketplace is settling in as intended. This is most evident in the marketplace, where 82% of gems are circulating, indicating that the vast majority of acquired gems are being traded between players. The director views this as a positive sign of a virtuous cycle fueled by profit distribution.

The discussion then turned to the issue of botting. Since the New World launch, over 100,000 actions have been taken against illicit accounts. However, the developer noted that repeated punitive actions alone are insufficient to protect item value; systematic enhancements are required. Various countermeasures, including adjustments to marketplace tax rates, were mentioned, with further details coming in the second live broadcast on September 1.

Discontinuation of Primordial Accessory gem sales

Next, the developer announced the end of gem sales for Primordial Accessories. The team concluded that sacrificing this revenue is necessary to maintain the core philosophy that gameplay equals growth. This change is scheduled for September 8. The reduction in supply will be offset by increased acquisition rates in Trial Dungeons and the Black Night Archipelago.

Improvements were also announced to ease the burden of diamond consumption. Acknowledging that players find the repetitive costs associated with growth stressful, the developer has decided to reduce these expenses significantly. Costs for changing spirits and mounts, resetting skills, liberating statues, imbuing symbols, and acquiring additional dungeon rewards will be lowered.

The developer addressed the topic of increased drop rates for basic summon tickets. While the team wanted to offer this benefit to all players, concerns regarding botting necessitated limiting it to pass benefits. Additionally, the 'Frost Cliff' content will be unlocked for the New World. Given that many players are still in the growth phase, the content will be scaled accordingly.

New World Season 2 update scheduled for September 8

Following the reveal of these improvements, it was announced that New World Season 2 will launch on September 8. This season aims to showcase proven fun once more, incorporating all the aforementioned changes. Detailed information regarding New World Season 2 will be shared during the live broadcast on September 1.

Alongside this, the developer discussed an upcoming class balance overhaul arriving in next week's update, which aims to significantly improve hunting efficiency across all classes. Furthermore, a system is in development for the second half of the year that will allow players to experience various playstyles with a single class.

The subsequent live Q&A covered sensitive topics such as archipelago matching, tax systems, and the integration of the Krabon server. More details can be found on the official Arthdal Chronicles YouTube channel.