My affinity for playing New World, a video game that I have clocked in over ten thousand hours of my life into, is in serious jeopardy. I am concerned and distressed by the imposition of the auto lock-on feature in the player versus player (PVP) game modes. This change is not welcomed by me and many others and could dissuade a significant number of players from continuing with the game. The rich and immersive experience is diluted by a function that could potentially harm our engagement with the game and its success in the long term.

Automatically locking onto enemies, without the capacity to manually maneuver, kills the unique skill-set and strategy that once lay in the hands of the players. This new approach reduces participation and overall enjoyment. 

It's important to ensure the game's decisions are driven by the wants and needs of its community. This decision by the Development team seems to have overlooked this crucial aspect. 

I, along with numerous players who have dedicated an incredible amount of investment into this world, appeal for change. We urge for the removal of the auto lock-on feature in the PVP game modes. I fear that failing to rectify this could potentially result in a decline of the active player base and adversely impact the future of the game. Let the players decide. Let our actions craft our game. We ask New World Dev team, to listen to your loyal players and reconsider this decision. Please sign this petition to support us in our request.