5.0.3 Update Released for New World – Latest News

Greetings, Adventurers! The New World Update 5.0.3 downtime is scheduled to begin at 11:00 p.m. PT (6:00 a.m. UTC) on June 25 and is expected to last approximately 1.5 hours. During the Summer Medleyfaire event, you can play musical instruments and dance to earn event-specific rewards. Make sure to explore the full release notes for details on various bug fixes.

The Summer Medleyfaire is back from June 25 to July 23, featuring activities centered around Musical Instruments and Fishing. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to a Summer Village or have already earned your reputation with the Medleyfaire Maestro, you can enjoy all the seasonal activities. Collect new items like the Maudlinbug Jar Emote and classic rewards such as the Long Swordfish Longsword Skin. You can even display your favorite fish as housing decorations at Mount-A-Catch stations.

For more information on rewards, check out the full breakdown. Some notable fixes in this update include resolving issues with object interactions after leaving the Stylemancer menu and movement glitches when walking on ledges. In terms of Trade Skills, Music Research Projects now offer significantly increased XP values to enhance their usefulness. Additionally, combat adjustments have been made to the Hatchet’s attack speed and gear score mitigation scaling.

The update also addresses issues related to musical instruments and combat mechanics, such as stamina drain during dodges. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in Aeternum.