New World: Aeternum
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 3GB · Ryzen 3 3300X
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB · Core i7-10700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Release
- Sep 28, 2021
- Developer
- Amazon Game Studios
- Publisher
- Amazon Game Studios
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.
Open WorldMassively MultiplayerMMORPGRPGAdventureActionPvPPvEMultiplayerFantasy
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What you need for New World: Aeternum
New World: Aeternum needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 7600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 9 5950X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for New World: Aeternum →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
New World: Aeternum system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core i5-10500 @ 3.10GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.80Ghz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 590 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | — |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Notes | Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. PC specifications for New World: Aeternum may continue to evolve over time. | Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for New World: Aeternum may change over time. |
Source: Steam.
New World: Aeternum on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 133
- Engine
- Amazon Lumberyard, Open 3D Engine
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortChat Speech-to-textChat Text-to-speechColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundPartial Controller Support
- Languages (8)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil
Latest news & patches
- The Future of New World: What to Expect2026-01-15
- Daggers Release Notes2025-11-04
- Season 10 Minor - Release Notes2025-10-30
- An Update on New WorldPatch2025-10-28
- Rise of the Angry Earth Expansion is Now Free2025-10-13
- Season 10: Nighthaven - Release Notes2025-10-10
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can New World: Aeternum run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below New World: Aeternum's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Our model still estimates ~49 fps at 1080p low (range 39–58, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can New World: Aeternum run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates New World: Aeternum Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for New World: Aeternum at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for New World: Aeternum by brand.
Can I run New World: Aeternum on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~63 fps at 1080p low. New World: Aeternum on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does New World: Aeternum need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for New World: Aeternum. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum.
How much storage does New World: Aeternum take?
New World: Aeternum needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11 64-bit.