5 Simple Steps to Disable Chat in New World on PC

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New World: A Guide to Silencing the Chat on PC

In the vast and immersive realm of New World, the ability to communicate with your fellow adventurers is paramount. However, there may be instances when the constant stream of chatter becomes overwhelming or distracting. For those seeking solace from the incessant dialogue, this guide will delve into the intricacies of disabling the chat feature on PC, empowering you to tailor your gaming experience to your liking.

Navigating the Interface to Mute the Chat

Embarking on this quest to silence the chat requires a careful understanding of New World’s user interface. Begin by directing your attention to the upper left-hand corner of the screen, where an array of icons reside. Hover over these icons until you locate the one resembling a speech bubble; this signifies the chat interface. With a swift click, you will unveil the chat window, which serves as the hub for all communication within the game. Within this window, you will encounter a series of tabs representing different chat channels.

Customizing Your Communication Experience

Once you have identified the chat window, your journey toward customizing its functionality begins. By default, New World features three primary chat channels: Company, Faction, and Global. Each channel caters to specific communication needs, ranging from coordinating with your guildmates to engaging in discussions with players of your faction or across the entire server. To disable any of these channels, simply navigate to the respective tab and click the "Mute" button located at the top right-hand corner. This swift action will effectively silence that particular channel, providing you with respite from the constant stream of messages.

Turning Off Chat During Gameplay

To turn off chat during gameplay, you can disable its visibility in the game’s settings menu. Here are the steps:

Press the ESC key to open the game menu.
Navigate to the Settings tab.
Under the Interface tab, find the Chat Settings section.
Toggle off the Show Chat option.

Alternatively, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts:

Key Combination	Function
ENTER	Toggle Chat Visibility
/hidechat or /showchat	Toggle Chat Visibility (via Chat Command)

Filtering Specific Players

To filter specific players’ chat messages, follow these steps:

Open the chat window by pressing “T” on your keyboard.
Right-click on the player you want to filter.
Select “Mute” from the pop-up menu.
To unmute the player later, right-click on their name in the chat window and select “Unmute.”

You can also mute players from the Social Panel:

Steps	Instruction
1.	Open the Social Panel by pressing “O” on your keyboard.
2.	Select the “Players” tab.
3.	Find the player you want to mute and right-click on their name.
4.	Select “Mute” from the pop-up menu.
5.	To unmute the player later, right-click on their name in the Social Panel and select “Unmute.”

Using Third-Party Add-Ons

To turn off chat using third-party add-ons, follow these steps:

1. Install a chat disabling add-on

There are multiple add-ons available that can disable chat in New World. Some popular options include:

Chat Disable
Hide Chat
Chat Control

2. Configure the add-on

Once you have installed the add-on, you need to configure it. The configuration process may vary depending on the add-on you choose. However, in general, you will need to specify which chat channels you want to disable.

3. Restart the game

After you have configured the add-on, you need to restart the game for the changes to take effect.

4. Verify that chat is disabled

Once the game has restarted, open the chat window to verify that chat has been disabled. You should no longer see any chat messages.

5. Enable chat if needed

If you ever want to enable chat again, you can do so by disabling the add-on in the game’s settings. You can also reconfigure the add-on to enable specific chat channels.

6. Additional Notes

Here are some additional notes about using third-party add-ons to disable chat:

Some add-ons may require you to create an account before you can use them.
Add-ons can sometimes cause the game to crash. If you experience any problems, try disabling the add-on.
Add-ons are not supported by Amazon Games. If you encounter any issues, you should contact the add-on’s developer for support.

Add-On	Features
Chat Disable	– Disables all chat channels
Hide Chat	– Hides the chat window	– Allows you to specify which chat channels to disable
Chat Control	– Allows you to customize the chat window	– Includes a chat filter

Hiding the Chat Window

To hide the chat window, click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the chat window. A menu will appear with the option to “Hide chat”. Click on this option to hide the chat window.

You can also use the following keyboard shortcut to hide the chat window:

Platform	Key
PC	Ctrl + Shift + C
Mac	Command + Shift + C

To show the chat window again, simply click on the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the game screen.

If you are in a group, you can hide the group chat window by clicking on the “Hide group chat” button in the group chat window. You can also use the following keyboard shortcut to hide the group chat window:

Platform	Key
PC	Ctrl + Shift + G
Mac	Command + Shift + G

To show the group chat window again, simply click on the group chat icon in the bottom left corner of the game screen.

Blocking Certain Chat Channels

You may find some chat channels in New World to be disruptive or distracting. If you wish to mute specific channels, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Chat Options

Click on the gear-shaped Settings icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen, then select “Chat” from the left-hand menu.

Step 2: Select the Chat Channel Tab

Navigate to the “Chat Channel” tab within the Chat Options window.

Step 3: Edit Default Chat Options

By default, all in-game chat channels are visible under “Default Chat Behavior.” To mute a specific channel, uncheck its corresponding checkbox.

Step 4: Allow Whispers from Friends

Ensure that the “Allow whispers from friends” option is enabled to prevent muting communications from your friends.

Step 5: Enable Channel Disabling

Under “Channel Disable Options,” select the “Enable channel disabling” checkbox to allow muting of specific chat channels.

Step 6: Mute Additional Channels

The “Enabled Chat Channels” section lists all available chat channels. Uncheck any channels you wish to mute.

Step 7: Save Changes

Click the “Save” button at the bottom of the Chat Options window to apply your changes.

Step 8: Disable Persistent Notifications

If you wish to disable persistent notifications for muted channels, navigate to the “Notifications” tab within the Chat Options. Uncheck the “Enable persistent chat notifications” box to stop receiving notifications from muted channels.

Managing Chat Notification Settings

If you’re looking to further customize your chat experience, you can manage your Notification Settings. This allows you to control how and when you receive notifications for various in-game events, such as direct messages, party invites, or system alerts.

To manage your Chat Notification Settings, follow these steps:

1. Open the Chat window by pressing the “T” key.
2. Click on the gear icon located in the upper right corner of the Chat window.
3. Select the “Notifications” tab.

Notification Types

The “Notifications” tab contains a list of all the different types of notifications that you can receive. For each type of notification, you can choose to either enable or disable the notification.

The list of available notification types includes:

Notification Type
Direct Message
Party Invite
System Message
Company Message
Guild Message
Faction Message
Trade Request
Duel Request
Group Finder Notifications

New World: How to Turn Off Chat on PC

To turn off chat in New World on PC, follow these steps:

Open the chat window by pressing the “T” key.
Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the chat window.
Uncheck the “Enable Chat” box.

You can also disable specific chat channels by unchecking the corresponding boxes in the “Chat Channels” section of the settings menu.