NextWorld2 beginner's guide: 10 tips before you start
You just met NextWorld2 for the first time and don't know where to start? You're in the right place: this NextWorld2 beginner's guide gives you 10 practical tips for your first days, from registration to joining your first clan. NextWorld2 is a free, unique Hungarian-developed fantasy MMORPG, created and operated by Budapest-based Donut Interactive. The game world, Kigan, has its own 10-chapter story, and the server has seen over 10,000 registered players, so you definitely won't be alone. But just like in any MMORPG, how you start matters a lot. The tips below roughly follow your first steps, and at the end, we've collected the most common beginner mistakes too.
1. Why should you register and download the game in advance?
The most practical tip comes first: don’t leave registration and downloading for your first game night. The client is about 15 GB, so depending on your connection, downloading can take 20-60 minutes, and installation also needs some time. If you want to play in the evening, start the process in the afternoon. Your account will be ready in just a few minutes on the registration page, and you can grab the official installer from the downloads page; the installer sets everything up automatically. No need to worry about system requirements: the game runs on Windows 10 or 11, and the minimum is an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 GB RAM, so even an older PC can handle it.
2. Which class should you choose based on your playstyle?
Your first big decision is choosing your class. In NextWorld2, you can pick from four classes: the Warrior is a melee master, the Ninja moves fast and strikes with daggers or a bow, the Shaman specializes in healing and supportive white magic, and Ezra is a dark mage who draws power from stolen souls. Each class has two specializations, so you can fine-tune your style later. The most important advice: choose based on your playstyle, not just looks. If you like being on the front lines, Warrior is a great start; if you prefer playing safe from a distance, check out the Ninja’s bow specialization or the mage classes. For a detailed comparison, read our class selection guide, and you can browse all the abilities on the classes page.
3. What should you focus on your first evening?
The biggest trap on your first evening is wandering around aimlessly. At the start of MMORPGs, including NextWorld2, quests give you the most efficient progress: they guide you through the game, give you experience and gear, and teach you the systems without you even noticing. Follow the main questline, and only stop to farm for a while if a quest takes you there anyway. Don't stress about perfect gear either: you'll outgrow every piece quickly at low levels, so it's not worth spending much on anything yet. But here's a good habit to start now: every time you level up, check your abilities and learn which one is your main damage or healing skill. A focused first evening is worth more than three scattered afternoons.
4. Why should you join the Discord community right from the start?
The NextWorld2 community lives on Discord: that's where news and community events are posted, where you can find a team the easiest, and where you'll get the fastest answers to your beginner questions. Since it's a Hungarian game with a Hungarian community, you don't need to ask for help in English, and your questions won't get lost in the noise of an international server. Join the official server at discord.gg/nextworld2, read the rules, and say hi: experienced players are usually happy to help newcomers. If you see someone looking for a teammate around your level, go for it-almost everything is faster and more fun in a group in an MMORPG. Even just reading what the community talks about will help you a lot as a beginner: you'll pick up what to farm, what to watch out for, and which questions have already been asked a thousand times.
5. How do you get your first pet?
Pets in NextWorld2 aren't just for show: they give your character bonuses as long as they're summoned and by your side. The good news is, you don't have to spend anything to get your first pet: every player who reaches level 1 gets a Baby Pegasus summoner in their inventory, and upgrading it is completely free. Pepe the animal trainer gives you a daily quest that gives your Baby Pegasus 80% experience, so it's worth making this part of your daily routine from the start. Remember two things: the bonuses only work if your pet is with you, and its mood can drop during battles, which weakens the bonuses. You can read more details in our mount and pet guide.
6. Why should you check the Event calendar even as a beginner?
There are over 40 different weekly rotating Events in NextWorld2, and the server is available 24/7. As a beginner, it's easy to think Events are only for high-level players, but many are actually about community fun, and you can benefit from them even at low levels. You can find the current schedule in the Event calendar, with dates and exact times. Make it a habit to check before you play: if you know when an Event you like is coming up, you can plan your playtime around it, and you won't find out what you missed only after reading the reports. Thanks to the rotation, there's something new to try every week.
7. When should you join a clan?
Short answer: as soon as you find one you like. NextWorld2 has a clan system and clan wars, and a lot of the community content revolves around clans. A good clan gives you three things as a beginner: answers to your questions, teammates for tougher content, and motivation to come back the next day. Don't wait until you're 'strong enough': most clans are actually happy to have active beginners, because leveling is fast but activity is rare. Before you join, ask how active they are and when they play: a community with a schedule that fits you is worth more than the biggest name. If your first choice doesn't work out, feel free to switch-being in a clan isn't a lifelong commitment.
8. Why is the Trading House useful even in your first days?
The Trading House is the hub for player-to-player trading, with over 100,000 items. As a beginner, there are two reasons to get to know it early. First, you can sell what you collect while farming, so you can turn your extra items into money. Second, you can see what actually has value: before you sell or throw anything away for cheap, check how much others are selling it for. Fun fact: the game's premium currency, Karzium, isn't only available for real money-you can also get it by farming in-game and trading through the Trading House. So if you trade smart, you can eventually access premium convenience content without spending a single forint, since NextWorld2 isn't built on a pay-to-win philosophy.
9. How do you choose your realm wisely?
The world of NextWorld2 is shaped by the stories of three realms: the coastal Selakim Kingdom, the vast forest-ruled Quila Kingdom, and the now-fallen Rusus Republic, which lives on only in legends. The alliance known as Triangulum has broken up, and now Selakim and Quila face off, which is the background for realm PvP. Before you pick a side, read the realm introductions: your choice determines who you'll fight alongside in realm battles. Pro tip: if you're starting with friends, coordinate in advance so you end up on the same side, because a big part of the fun is fighting together. If you love lore, the full 10-chapter story is also available in the guide: that's where you'll really understand the rivalry between the realms.
10. Where should you ask for help if you get stuck?
No one is born a Kigan expert, and asking questions isn't embarrassing here. If you want a quick answer, check the FAQ first: you'll find answers to lots of things there, from installation to account management. For game systems and items, the official wiki is your best friend at wiki.nextworld2.com. If you have an account problem or run into a bug that the community can't help with, just write to Support in Hungarian, directly to the team. So the order is: FAQ for quick answers, wiki for deeper knowledge, Discord for community tips, Support for official issues. There's no such thing as a bad question: everyone was a beginner once, and the Hungarian community is just the right size to pay attention to newcomers. Those who ask questions progress faster-it's that simple.
What common beginner mistakes should you avoid?
Along with the tips, here are the five most common mistakes beginners tend to make:
- Picks a class based on looks, then restarts much later because the playstyle wasn't a good fit. Think about how you like to play first.
- Sells or throws away everything for cheap instead of checking real prices in the Trading House.
- Plays solo for weeks, even though a clan or the Discord community could help you past roadblocks in minutes.
- Doesn't check the Event calendar, so always misses out on Events that would be perfect for them.
- Spreads themselves too thin: levels up several characters at once and doesn't get to the really exciting content with any of them.
If you avoid these five traps, your first weeks will go much smoother than most beginners'.
Ready for your first adventure?
Starting NextWorld2 isn't complicated: register, download, pick a class, and the quests and community will keep you going. The 10 tips above aren't a rulebook, just a shortcut: each one is there to make sure uncertainty doesn't take away from your first days' fun. If you want a broader view of the genre or are wondering what to expect from a free game, check out our big summary on free fantasy MMORPGs in Hungarian. The most important thing is to go at your own pace: an MMORPG isn't a race, it's a long adventure. See you in Kigan, and from here, your own story begins.