The Rise of the Angry Earth expansion is now included for free in the base New World game for all PC players as part of the Season 10: Nighthaven launch celebration.
Who Gets Free Access
- PC players who own the original New World base game (without the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion) will automatically receive this content with the Season 10 update.
Note: New World: Aeternum players already have this content included.
Automatic Refunds
- PC players who purchased the expansion within 30 days of October 13, 2025 (7:00 AM PST) will receive automatic Steam refunds within 72 hours.
- No additional action is required.
Troubleshooting
Missing Expansion Access
- Verify you own the New World base game on PC
- Confirm you haven't previously purchased the expansion
- Restart Steam and check your library
- Ensure Season 10 update has downloaded completely
Refund Not Received
- Wait the full 72 hours before contacting support
- Check your Steam transaction history
- Verify your purchase was within the 30-day window (ending Oct 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM PST)
- Contact Steam Support if refund doesn't appear after 72 hours
For Steam refund policies and additional information, visit the Steam refund page.