If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in the comments below and I’ll try to help. That’s all there is to this quick faction guide for those of you not quite sure. So this can help if you find yourself on a dying server or if you want to try a different one with the faction you prefer.
While there aren’t character transfers across servers in New World at launch, the developer has announced plans for them soon. Because a big streamer is more likely to pull larger numbers for their faction. However, you can always ask about that in Global chat as well. Chances are you may already know if the queues to get in are really high during peak hours. The final point worth making regarding what faction to choose in New World is whether or not a big streamer is on your server. “Defending the spark of hope is our sacred duty…” “The pursuit of knowledge and insight at any costs…” Covenantĭivine Champions who fight with Conviction for Righteousness and Justice. “Through conflict, one grows in strength and skill…” SyndicateĬlever Disciples who fight with Cunning for the sake of Truth and Progress. Proud Warriors who fight with Honor for Glory and Self-Improvement. It’s worth mentioning each representative often has a note near them that provides extra lore. Here are the descriptions for each faction when making a choice alongside their quote/motto. More than anything, I chose the Marauders because I love their pirate theme. You may want to look for a company/guild you’re interested in before even picking a side. It doesn’t hurt to ask in the in-game global chat which factions have good companies to join either. With that said, you do miss out on certain benefits like cheaper fast traveling, better gathering, and more. Unless you’re joining a completely fresh server, be sure to check the map for how the territory claims look. Fortunately, you can still play the game without focusing on PvP at all and completely ignore territory ownership. While the Marauders and Syndicate have several territories owned, the Covenant barely took one. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a balancing mechanic so you can definitely have servers with faction advantages.įor example, the server I started playing on when New World released has a significant disadvantage for the Covenant. You can see which faction owns what territory and get an idea of how strong each one is. That aside, if you’re joining a server that isn’t new, it’s worth taking a look at the map first. Even though you can change factions at any time in New World, it’s important to mention there is a 120 day cooldown. Our guide on how playing with other factions works dives into it deeper, but there are certain limitations.
The biggest part regarding what faction to choose in New World is picking the same one as people you play with if you’re not solo. However, there isn’t a major storyline or even questline for the factions to make it worth picking one over another. Each one has its own tiny backstory that gives you an idea of its purpose in Aeternum. Once you reach a certain point early in the main questline you’ll get an opportunity to pick one of three factions. This is why it’s important to understand how it all works even though there’s no guaranteed advantage to any faction.
Especially because there are certain restrictions once you pick one that can prevent you from playing with others. Deciding what faction to choose in MMORPG New World can make you anxious if you’re not sure.