Amazon's MMO New World is set to be taken offline on January 31, 2027, with the game now delisted from purchase. While players can continue enjoying New World until the shutdown, the developers express gratitude for the community's dedication and highlight the game's evolution during its run. This decision follows Amazon's recent layoffs and strategic shifts away from MMOs, leading to concerns about the future of their other projects, including The Lord of the Rings MMO. Meanwhile, Facepunch Studios’ COO Alistair McFarlane has proposed acquiring New World, promoting the idea of community-driven game preservation.

Will New World be saved from closure?

While Amazon plans to officially shut down New World, there is a possibility for its future as Facepunch Studios has shown interest in acquiring and revitalizing the game, emphasizing community control and server hosting as potential methods to keep the game alive.

New World, released in late 2021, is an MMORPG set in an alternative version of 17th-century America, where players explore the supernatural island of Aeternum. It initially attracted a vast player base, peaking at over 913,634 concurrent players on Steam shortly after launch. However, its player numbers dwindled significantly thereafter, leading to questions about its long-term viability as part of Amazon's gaming portfolio.