Amazon SGF 2024: A Global Announcement for New World: Aeternum

Strategy, Planning and Media Engagement
Background

Amazon had a big moment at Summer Games Fest 2024, a popular video game event hosted by game journalist Geoff Keighley. This event, known for its exciting live streams and major releases, spans three days and attracts the industry's biggest names.Amazon planned to announce a major game, New World: Aeternum, an action RPG set to make a huge impact. Their announcement was scheduled during the main show, a prime time for maximum exposure. To ensure a successful global launch, Amazon asked Bastion to coordinate the announcement across multiple countries.

The project
execution

As the Global Lead Agency, Bastion planned a comprehensive strategy to maximise the impact of Amazon's announcement. The campaign included a distribution announcement, behind-closed-doors content, previews, and hands-on demos, along with interviews with the game's development team in various countries. These countries included the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, LATAM, Brazil, Japan, Italy, Greece, Australia, and The Netherlands.

Bastion arranged for top media outlets to attend the event, ensuring they had hands-on time with the game. This exclusive access was key to generating excitement for New World: Aeternum. The hands-on demos went live immediately after Summer Games Fest, allowing media and influencers to experience the game and share their thoughts with a global audience.

Results
New World: Aeternum has received significant attention globally,

With

44

Previews and interview
articles published

23

Of which appeared in top-tier
media outlets (TML)

Following the embargo lift on the hands-on demos and interview opportunities at Play Days, 51% (41 out of 80) of global Summer Game Fest outlets published coverage, showcasing the game's impact. For the Closed Beta, New World: Aeternum garnered

63

Articles worldwide

29

Appearing in TML outlets

Since the game's announcement on Friday, June 7, New World: Aeternum has accumulated a total of 554 articles globally, 232 of which were featured in TML outlets. The announcement resonated across different markets and reached a broad audience.
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