Just like the real New World, it can be hostile to newcomers. The last time I was truly hyped for an MMORPG launch was when Guild Wars 2 was on the way. I devoured all the dev diaries, tweets, interviews, videos, and everything else, so I’d know exactly what to expect on day one and beyond.
Source: N4G PC New World: Hard Going But I'm Muddling Through (For Now)