New World co-op guide: How to play with friends

Tearing down your enemies is no fun without friends, so here’s how to create groups and play co-op inNew World.

One of the best parts of the MMO universe is being able to play with loads of friends all at the one time. New World is no different, where players can wage all out war in teams of 50, or head out on expeditions with 20 other explorers.

new world warriors fighting an angry ghost in graveyard

If you’re looking to play with friends inAmazon’s17th Century universe, then verify your character isleveled to perfectionand get ready to take part in some spectacular group adventures.

Happy with your character’s progress and ready to go? Here’s how to play with friends in New World and form co-op groups.

New World archers shooting over parapet

How to add friends in New World

Thankfully the process of adding friends is a lot less painful that trying to muster your forces and take down enemy fortresses.

Another plus is that youdon’t have to be friends on Steamin order to play together. Not only does this make the game more social, it means your Steam isn’t full of random people you’ve only spoken to once.

New World one faction lays siege to another faction’s fort

Additionally, your friendsmust be on the same world server as you,as currently cross-world play is unavailable.

In order to play with friends in New World:

How to make groups

Now that you’ve collected a merry band of bloodthirsty misfits, you’ll no doubt want to take on some of the game’s group activities. From laying siege to another faction, to snatching their outposts, there’s a lot to do in Aeternum.

You won’t want to head in all by yourself, though, so to form a group:

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So that’s how to play with friends in New World! Looking to flex on your allies a little? Be sure to check out our list of guides:

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