Hi Dammy095,
Good question. The 'news' has been supported for years now. It's just not turned on, at the moment the message only appears to people with the new patcher to let them know something has changed and to check the forums.
There are many many changes. First of all there is the config menu on the top right. Allowing players to select the 32bit version or the version enhanced for x64 machines. Also there is a language drop down, which will come more into play when we start delivering quest content etc in other languages.
Additionally, 2 Factor Authentication is supported in this build. Which although not currently implemented throughout the website etc, will allow us to offer extra security to players, etc.
Finally, if you play the game with the new launcher you may notice the RoR logo on the character selection screen, although only a small change for now. The launcher now has the ability to check client files, update clients from older builds of the game (so in theory you can install WAR from discs and then update to 1.4.8).
This will all be put out in a patch note once it goes live to all players.
Thanks,
Max