Amazon's Big MMO That Started Strong Is Shutting Down - GameSpot

Amazon Games will sunset its MMO New World: Aeternum, with servers closing on January 31, 2027. The game was delisted on January 15, 2026, but existing owners on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S can continue playing until shutdown. The Nighthaven seasonal event has been extended through the end.

Key dates and details:

• Delisted: January 15, 2026
• Microtransactions end: July 19, 2026 (Marks of Fortune and all store items removed from sale; no refunds for remaining balances)
• Final shutdown: January 31, 2027

Launch and player trends:

• PC launch: September 2021; console release: October 2024
• Peak concurrent players: 900,000+ on Steam
• Current average concurrent on Steam: about 1,100

Support status:

• No new content updates planned after Nighthaven
• Ongoing monitoring for bugs and performance to keep servers stable while the game winds down

Context from Amazon Games:

• October 2025 layoffs affected MMO teams
• Previous projects canceled include Crucible, Breakaway, and a Lord of the Rings MMO (reportedly due to a contract dispute)
• Amazon says it remains invested in gaming, publishing upcoming titles like Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst

The studio thanked players for their dedication and emphasized the community’s role in building Aeternum together.

Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazons-big-mmo-that-started-strong-is-shutting-down/1100-6537436/