In New World, the MMORPG developed by Amazon Games, players are often immersed in the vast world of Aeternum, gathering resources, battling dangerous foes, and exploring territories with friends or factions. As the game progresses and servers evolve, the need to transfer your character to another server can arise for various reasons—whether it's to join friends, balance server populations, or experience a more vibrant in-game economy. Fortunately, New World allows players to transfer their characters to a new server, though the process involves some key steps and considerations.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about transferring your character in New World, ensuring a smooth transition to your new server home.

Why Transfer Your Character?

There are multiple reasons why a player might want to transfer their character to another server in New World:

• Joining friends or faction members: As the game grows, you may find that your friends are playing on a different server. Character transfers make it easier to team up without having to start over.

• Server population balance: If your current server becomes too crowded, or conversely, too empty, transferring to a more balanced server can improve your gameplay experience by reducing lag or finding more players to group with.

• In-game economy and trading: Each server in New World has its own unique economy. If the trading post prices are too high or low on your server, switching to another with a more balanced economy can provide better opportunities for buying and selling items.

• Faction influence: Some servers might be dominated by one faction, making it hard to buy New World Coins engage in territorial warfare. Moving to a server with more balanced faction control can increase the excitement of PvP.
  

Pre-Requisites for Character Transfer

Before you can transfer your character to another server, there are a few prerequisites to keep in mind:

Transfer Tokens: To transfer your character, you need a Server Transfer Token. These tokens were initially distributed for free during the early post-launch server congestion, but depending on the game's future policies, they may need to be purchased from the in-game store. Make sure to check the availability of tokens before starting the transfer process.

Inventory and Trading Post Management: You cannot transfer your character if you have active buy or sell orders in the Trading Post. Be sure to cancel all pending trades before initiating the transfer.

Company Membership: If you belong to a company (the New World equivalent of guilds), you will need to leave it before transferring. Once you arrive on the new server, you can rejoin your company or find a new one.

Character Restrictions: Currently, characters cannot be transferred to a server that already houses one of your characters. Make sure the server you are transferring to does not already have one of your avatars.

Step-by-Step Guide to Transfer Your Character

Here is a simple step-by-step guide to transferring your character to another server in New World:

1. Prepare Your Character for Transfer

• Cancel all active Trading Post orders: Go to the Trading Post and cancel any active buy or sell orders. The game will not allow you to transfer if you have any orders left open.

• Leave your company: If you're part of a company, you must leave it before the transfer. Once you're on your new server, you can join or create a new company.

• Ensure your character is in a safe zone: Make sure your character is in a settlement or outpost when you begin the transfer process. You won’t be able to transfer if you're in an ongoing war, invasion, or expedition.
  

2. Check for Server Transfer Tokens

Open the Store from the in-game menu and look for a Server Transfer Token in the "World Transfer" section. If you don’t already have one, you may need to acquire a token via the in-game store, depending on availability.

3. Select Your New Server

Navigate to the World Transfer option in the main menu.
A list of available servers will appear. Choose the one you wish to transfer to. Keep in mind that you cannot transfer to a server that has a higher population than your current one or if the server is restricted.

4. Initiate the Transfer

• Once you’ve selected your new server, click Transfer. The process should take only a few moments, and your character will be moved to the new server along with all of their gear, inventory, and progress.

• What Stays and What Doesn't Transfer?

• When you transfer your character to another server, most of your progress and items will transfer, but there are  New World Gold a few exceptions:
  

What transfers:

• Your entire character, including their level, skills, equipment, and inventory

• All progress made in quests and achievements

• Faction status and tokens

• Housing and housing items (though your house will be abandoned, and you’ll need to buy a new one on the new server)
  

What doesn’t transfer:

• Your company membership (you must leave before transferring)

• Trading Post buy/sell orders (these must be canceled)

• Friend lists and blocked players (as they are server-specific)
  

Conclusion

Transferring your character in New World is a straightforward process that allows you to move to a server that better suits your needs, whether for better gameplay balance, joining friends, or seeking new challenges. By following the necessary steps and managing your character’s assets, you can ensure a seamless transition to your new server and continue your adventure in Aeternum without losing any progress. Just remember to prepare ahead of time and check the server's population and status before making the jump!