New World’s Rise of the Angry Earth Expansion Is Now Free with Season 10: Nighthaven

Amazon Games has officially merged the New World DLC Rise of the Angry Earth with the base game, marking a major milestone for the MMORPG as it launches Season 10: Nighthaven. The expansion, once priced at $29.99 since its release in October 2023, is now completely free for every player – a bold move that’s expected to revitalize the player base and bring back veterans who drifted away due to the paywall.

When Rise of the Angry Earth first arrived, it introduced a wave of transformative content: a higher level cap, new endgame expeditions, the Heartrune ability system, a fresh gear rarity, and – the most game-changing addition – mounts.

Before that update, players had to traverse the sprawling world of Aeternum entirely on foot, often spending long minutes sprinting across landscapes teeming with danger. Mounts were a long-requested feature and, for many, the highlight of the expansion. Yet despite its significant additions, the DLC failed to attract the massive adoption Amazon hoped for. The paywall created a gap between veteran and new players, discouraging many from returning.

Now, with the excitement surrounding Season 10: Nighthaven, Amazon Games decided to remove that barrier completely. The timing couldn’t be better – the new season has brought fresh life into the game with revamped systems, community events, and balancing updates. By bundling Rise of the Angry Earth into the core game, the developers are effectively unifying the community and simplifying the path for anyone jumping into New World today.

For players who already purchased the expansion, Amazon has implemented a fair solution. Anyone who bought Rise of the Angry Earth within the last 30 days will automatically receive a full refund processed through Steam, no questions asked. The refund process is handled automatically and should be completed within 72 hours. This policy demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to maintaining trust and goodwill among its player base.

Players who own the base New World game on PC will find that the expansion has been seamlessly integrated. There’s no separate download required; once the Season 10 update is installed, all the content – mounts, gear, new zones, and systems – becomes instantly available. For newcomers who purchase New World: Aeternum, no additional expansions are needed, as all Rise of the Angry Earth content is already included in that package.

This move aligns with Amazon’s broader goal of re-energizing New World as it continues evolving into a more cohesive, modern MMORPG experience. Season 10: Nighthaven marks a new chapter not only for gameplay content but also for accessibility and fairness in how players experience Aeternum. For many fans, this could be the spark that reignites their adventure in one of the most ambitious online worlds released in recent years.