How Long Is the AFK Timer in New World? Answered

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New World‘s new DLC, Rise of the Angry Earth, has finally been released and thousands of players have returned to the game. Just like when the game first came out, there is a lot of hype and you may have to wait long queues to get into the game. Since each server holds a maximum of 2,000 people, the developers decided to kick out idle players. Do you know how long is the AFK timer in New World can be? Let us explain.

New World AFK Kick Out Timer

You can stay AFK for 20 minutes in the game in New World. After 20 minutes of being inactive, you will be removed from the server and have to log in again. This system helps new players enter the game without waiting in long queues. New World is a game that has kept players waiting on the server login screen ever since it was first released. That’s why idle players are kicked out of the game so that no one is affected by this situation.

The good thing is that if you are disconnected from the game due to a technical problem, you can reconnect to the same server without waiting in a queue. This is a system that did not exist in the New World before and was introduced recently. So, if you are unjustly disconnected from the game, you will be able to skip the other players and continue the game from where you left off. However, if you stay idle in the game for a long time, you have to wait in a queue.

You may have urgent work and do not want to disconnect from the game. Players have discovered a great trick for this. First, move your character in front of a wall or obstacle. Then, press the “-” key, and your character will run continuously. This means you are active in the game and not idle. This way you can keep your character moving even if you’re not actually in front of the screen. We would also like to point out that most players use this technique. So, there is no risk of a ban.