Amazon’s MMO New World has been on a steady decline, with the company recently confirming it will shut down servers in January 2027. That timeline has some fans wondering what will happen next, and now Facepunch’s COO Alistair McFarlane has thrown a curveball into the conversation by suggesting he might buy New World for $25 million. It’s not clear if he’s serious, but McFarlane’s remarks hint that Facepunch, the studio behind Garry’s Mod and Rust, is open to exploring new opportunities.
The fantasy MMO had a rough go of it, failing to maintain a lasting player base or the momentum Amazon likely hoped for at launch. Yet McFarlane’s comments suggest Facepunch is watching closely and might see potential where others do not. Considering the studio’s track record with persistent online worlds and strong community engagement, a turnaround wouldn’t be entirely out of character. While nothing is set in stone, the idea of a new steward for New World adds an intriguing wrinkle to the story of Amazon’s fading MMO.
Source: pcgamer.com
