On the 13th, 'Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions' (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) held its second developer live stream, just a day before the 'New World' update. The session focused on Q&A topics that went unanswered in the previous broadcast. The stream was hosted by MC Kim Soo-hyun, featuring Arthdal Chronicles Planning Lead Kim Hyun-soo and influencer 'Ssalmok-Gundanjang' representing the player base.

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

First, the team introduced the new 'New World' server, set to launch on July 14th at 12:00 PM. The server operates under a 'play-to-grow' philosophy, stripping away the usual monetization traps—no packages or gacha items. Instead, core progression assets like Spirits, Mounts, Weapon Appearances, and Dream Stones are earned directly through gameplay.

When the server opens tomorrow, be sure to select the 'New World' region, which is conveniently located on the far left of the region menu. There are four servers ready at launch: Leo, Bella, Pavo, and Ara. Keep in mind that additional servers may open if player numbers surge.

The New World server will feature an integrated marketplace. Party Dungeons and the integrated Total War will use a four-server matchmaking pool, while the Archipelago/Frost-foot regions will match in pairs—initially Leo with Bella, and Pavo with Ara.

Two major perks are on the table. First, just by checking in, you are guaranteed a Legendary Mount. Second, there is the 'DIY Recovery Ticket,' with three available simply through pre-registration and active gameplay. Pre-registering also nets you the 'All-Farming Set,' which includes two 11x summon tickets each for Awakening Spirits, Awakening Mounts, Weapon Appearances, and Dream Stones, plus a box containing a choice of four types of Archaic accessories.

Burning questions about the New World: 'Easy progression, the marketplace, and the preservation of currency value.'

Player representative Ssalmok-Gundanjang posed three key questions. The first: 'Is it easy to level up?' Since the pace of main quests and the burden of daily 'chores' are critical to player retention, this was the top priority.

Planning Lead Kim Hyun-soo confirmed that progression has been streamlined. The number of monsters required for quests has been significantly reduced, and auto-play has been smoothed out. Offline hunting efficiency has also been improved; rewards are now calculated based on a 10-minute field hunt record.

Additionally, a 'Growth Guide' has been introduced, providing ample currency and gear for those who follow its path. To combat fatigue from daily chores, the team plans to implement a 'Scheduler' system by the end of August.

The second question concerned the health of the marketplace. The director pointed to the 'Krabon' server as a benchmark, noting a 187% spike in tax volume. Commodities like grinding stones and skill manuals were trading briskly alongside summon tickets, suggesting a similarly vibrant economy for New World.

The third question addressed the value of 'Gems'—will they devalue as players focus on growth? Kim Hyun-soo assured that the team is monitoring this closely. They track Gem generation and consumption rates on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ready to adjust purchase limits or provide new in-game Gem sinks to maintain market stability.

Updates for existing servers are also in the pipeline.

The team moved on to address remaining questions from the previous session. To those players shouting, 'Don't forget about the original servers!', Planning Lead Kim Hyun-soo expressed deep gratitude, confirming that the developers are indeed looking after every server. Further updates and improvements for original servers will be revealed via developer notes and the official forum.

Balance changes are also on the horizon for late August, specifically targeting ranged job hunting efficiency and the Dual Blade class. By late October, the team plans to introduce a 'Skill Enhancement' system. The goal is to allow players of the same class to showcase entirely different playstyles based on their personal growth path and content choices.

Along with balance news, a surprise gift was announced: all original server players will receive two free 'Job Change' opportunities, starting July 14th, with tickets available for a nominal amount of silver.

Regarding inquiries about the Black Night Archipelago and competitive play, the team aims to revitalize competition by boosting the rewards for the Archipelago by the end of August. By adding new collection items and linking them to exclusive item recipes, the goal is to make the region worth the risk of combat.

Later this year, the team is preparing 'Archipelago Base Wars' for small-scale combat and 'Integrated Competition' for a more mass-appeal experience utilizing existing faction systems.

The live Q&A also covered topics like increasing monster density in the Archipelago, the return of the Masters League, and siege improvements. More details can be found on the Arthdal Chronicles official YouTube channel.