New World is fresh off the back of a successful closed beta that left fans eager to see more of the game. However, shortly after the conclusion of the beta, it was announced that the release date of New World had been delayed by one month, to late September. This will no doubt have disappointed some fans who were keen to get their hands on the latest Amazon Game Studios project, however, if it results in a more refined end product, it can only be a good thing. Given the competition in the MMORPG market at the moment, New World may need to release in as polished a state as it can in order to be successful.
On the note of competition in the MMORPG market, another title in Palia may have the release date of New World saved in its calendar, as some key takeaways may prove useful. Both Palia and New World are releasing into the same market, although a release date for Palia is as yet unknown. Because of this, both games are likely to encounter similar issues if any present themselves. The release of New World will not only be eagerly watched by fans, but the game studios behind other similar titles like Palia as well.
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New World is one of the hottest upcoming releases in the MMORPG space. Its closed beta, which concluded earlier this month, showed enough to impress fans despite a rather tough grind in the opening hours. Of particular note was New World’s servers, which provided a smooth experience for everyone involved, and eliminated some of the flaws inherent during particularly demanding multiplayer sections in many MMOs. But despite New World impressing with its closed beta, which was initially scheduled to end less than a month from release, New World has been delayed. The new release date for New World will be September 28, which is less than a month from its initial launch date, so it's likely not something for fans to be worried about.
New World’s beta, however, had MMORPG fans excited for the game's upcoming release, so this delay will likely come as a blow. The MMORPG space is dominated by existing giants such as World of Warcraft, which has managed to maintain a healthy fanbase 17 years on from its release. The hype that had been generated from New World’s closed beta could have been crucial in its success coming up against such a titan, but fans will be hoping an extra month doesn’t prove too long for the game to have remained in the gaming world’s collective memories. With a handful of MMORPGs in the pipeline, New World’s release in September could be an important measuring stick for the potential success of another new IP in the genre.
Palia is another upcoming MMORPG that has managed to garner a lot of attention with its reveal trailer. While it appears to be a very different game to New World, each is comparable to one another in that they are entering an MMORPG space that is dominated by a handful of titles. In order to succeed, New World and Palia need to find what sets them apart from other games in the space. Gamers may be hesitant to deviate from their preferred MMORPG due to the amount of time investment required in many of these games. Despite New World’s successful closed beta, it may struggle to do this more so than Palia, which seems to have already carved out a unique space for itself.
Palia appears from its gameplay trailers to be a mixture of a number of titles, including Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Breath of the Wild's open world. It has a vibrant setting, a community feel to it, and the main goal seems to be to simply thrive within the world. Palia is seemingly marketing itself as the relaxing life sim of MMORPGs, which could lead to great success. In the modern gaming market, these types of games are very popular, as gamers need only look to the success of Animal Crossing and Slime Rancher to notice this trend. What Palia may offer that these titles don’t is the ability to play on a server with friends, crafting out a world that can be cohabited.
Palia, however, is still bound by MMORPG fans' openness to new titles in the genre. There is a ready-made space for a game such as Palia, but if fans show a lack of willingness to adopt the game, it could be dead in the water. This is where Palia may look to gather some valuable information from the release of New World. Both New World and Palia have elements that make them stand out from the crowd, which for New World is the Dark Souls-inspired combat and 50v50 PvP battles. If New World’s launch next month is as successful as its closed beta suggested it could be, Palia may well take this as an indication that gamers are ready for new titles in the MMORPG space. If not, however, Palia may wish to change its strategy going forward.
Palia is currently in development.