Amazon Games has confirmed that New World, its ambitious MMORPG launched back in 2021, will officially close its servers on January 31, 2027. This marks the end of a six-year run for a game that once promised to redefine the genre but struggled to maintain momentum and a stable player base. The announcement follows a significant downsizing at Amazon’s gaming division late last year, where thousands of jobs were cut, signaling a shift in the company’s gaming ambitions.
New World’s shutdown feels like the closing chapter on one of the more notable attempts by a tech giant to break into AAA MMO territory. While it never reached the heights of established franchises, it carved out a dedicated community over time, so the end will no doubt hit some players hard. Interestingly, there’s now chatter around whether the current COO of Rust might step in to rescue New World’s legacy in some form, though nothing concrete has emerged yet.
For now, players have about a year to log back in, explore Aeternum one last time, and savor what remains of the experience before the servers flicker out for good.
Source: eurogamer.net
