Project Overview
New World is a massively multiplayer online game developed by Amazon Games. Set on the supernatural island of Aeternum, the game blends action combat, territory control, a deep crafting economy, and large-scale PvP warfare. It launched as Amazon's first major game release and has evolved significantly through post-launch updates and the Aeternum expansion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prototyped and designed the game intro sequence, onboarding, and initial game flow
- Pioneered early development in the Amazon Lumberyard engine
Key Contributions
Game Intro & Onboarding Design — Prototyped and designed the game's intro sequence, onboarding experience, and initial game flow, establishing the critical first impression and player journey into Aeternum.
Lumberyard Engine Pioneering — Drove early development work in Amazon's Lumberyard engine, helping establish workflows and pipelines during the game's formative stages.
Results & Outcomes
- Peaked at over 900,000 concurrent players at launch
- Onboarding and intro sequence shaped the player's first experience in a new MMO landscape
- Ongoing live service updates and the Aeternum expansion demonstrated long-term franchise commitment
