new player experience Archives

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

After 23 years, CCP is about to do the unthinkable: add a non-PvP zone to EVE Online

EVE Online is introducing a new non-PvP zone called Exordium, aimed at providing a welcoming entry point for new players. This zone will allow rookies to begin their journey in a space designed specifically for them, with PvP against inexperienced players discouraged and rookie griefing prohibited. Exordium is set to open for exploration ahead of EVE Fanfest in May, with a full rollout expected during the summer.

Winsage

April 23, 2024

‘We know that we have a lot of work to do on new player acquisition,’ Blizzard discusses the World of Warcraft new player experience, and plans to improve it

- Executive Producer Holly Longdale and Associate Game Director Maria Hamilton acknowledge the need for improvement in the new player experience in World of Warcraft. - The upcoming expansion, The War Within, has entered alpha testing with a Q3 2024 launch date. - One critique is that the current onboarding process lacks the cultural depth and narrative context of previous starting zones, making it challenging for new players to form a connection with the game. - Possible improvements include revisiting classic areas of Azeroth, updating starting zones, and simplifying the narrative complexity for new players. - The upcoming expansion is introducing new features like the Earthen dwarf race and expansive new areas.