[2023] Is New World becoming pay to win? Devs please respond

Thanks for the question, we have Gathering XP Boosts launching as a part of the Season Pass. These affect the experience earned while gathering up to level 200, but do not count towards aptitude progression.

It’s specifically the Gathering trade skills, not the Crafting trade skills, that’re impacted by this boost. Trade Skill boosters in the Seasons FAQ refers to the Gathering XP Boosts.