Is it possible to activate a New World minimap? The New World location of Aeternum is vast, with many areas to explore, quests to find, and resources to pillage — to say nothing of the dangers to face. It can be difficult to keep track of everything players need to do in a given area, which is why a New World UI minimap would be so helpful. Is there a minimap in New World? Is New World getting a minimap in a patch? Let’s see.
How to turn on the New World minimap
Amazon Game Studios has decided not to include a minimap in New World, unlike many other MMOs of its type. It is a design choice rather than a mistake, as players are meant to rely on the general world map and their compass at the top of the screen to track things like resources in the world — which is excellent until the compass breaks entirely, as it does for players right now following expeditions.
New World hasn’t had a minimap since the initial alpha and beta tests earlier this year. Players have been asking for some sort of minimap for all of this time, but as of yet Amazon Game Studios has decided not to implement one. It may get added in a later patch, but as of right now there is no minimap in New World so players will just have to make do with the compass.
Thank you for expanding on this suggestion with your own ideas for a mini-map and compass! We'll be sure to share your ideas with our game team!
— New World: Aeternum (@playnewworld) February 19, 2021
Of course, before the minimap is added the thing players want the most in New World is to be able to play with quicker queue times and more servers. For more help on New World, here’s what players getting the black screen glitch can do, and here’s how to get the popular Syndicate armor in the game. Beyond launch and into the future, here’s the roadmap detailing all the DLC and new content coming to New World in the coming months.
