Now’s your chance to get a sneak peek at the new Capture the Flag game mode (and map) this weekend, from July 4, 2025, to July 7, 2025! Plus, there will be limited-time Twitch Drops packed with free, powerful consumables and materials that you can pick-up after watching your favorite New World streamers on Twitch this weekend!
Capture the Flag Details
This weekend the all-new “Castle” map will be available for testing, offering players a more expansive play space while still supporting a unique, fast-paced game mode.
There’s a handful of key features you’ll come across while playing on this map, including the following:
- Central High-Risk Path: A short, direct route runs through the middle of the map, providing the fastest path to the enemy flag—but also the most dangerous.
- Elevated Side Lanes: Each side of the map includes raised platforms, obstacles, and multiple paths. These areas feature jump pads for creative movement and quick escapes.
- Symmetry with Visual Distinction: While the map is symmetrical for competitive balance, one side has been visually marked with corruption effects to help players keep track of orientation during matches.
The open midsection creates opportunities for long-range combat, while the sides offer cover and flanking routes—giving all weapon types room to shine.
Additionally, there will be a combination of jump-pads (projecting your player into the air) and power-up placements scattered throughout the map. Following the feedback from the first Preview Weekend for Capture the Flag, the team updated the power-ups a bit to the following:
- Damage Power up: Empower duration increased to 30 seconds.
- Heal Power up: Healing now provides a flat 10,000 health.
- Speed Power up: Haste duration increased to 7 seconds.
The Future of New World’s Capture the Flag
The team is already testing a handful of variants and rule sets for future updates to the Capture the Flag game mode, including the following:
- Neutral Flag Variant: In addition to the enemy flags, a neutral flag spawns in the center of the map, with both teams racing to capture and score.
- First-to-Three Scoring: Alternate pacing and match lengths to suit different playstyles and competitive formats. Advanced Rulesets: Competitive-focused formats such as sudden death or a one-flag mode are possible future variants.
With new mechanics, improved balance, and live-tuning flexibility, the team is confident that Season 9 will lay the groundwork for deeper competitive play and evolving variants in the months ahead. Whether you’re coordinating a team push, pulling off a last-second escape, or fine-tuning your loadout for the perfect flag run, this new mode brings fresh opportunities for strategy and skill!
If you’re interested in testing out some new builds, be sure to check out our New World PvP builds. We look forward to seeing in on the battlefield!
