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Amazon Ends Development of 'New World,' Plans to Keep Servers Online Into 2026

The decision reflects cost-cutting after large layoffs across Amazon.

Overview

  • Amazon Games confirmed no further content will be produced for the MMO, with Season 10 and the Nighthaven update establishing the final state.
  • The Rise of the Angry Earth expansion has been made free for all players.
  • Amazon states it intends to operate servers into 2026, with at least six months' advance notice before any change to playability.
  • The game remains playable and purchasable, including on PlayStation Plus, and in‑game currency is still on sale, with the Steam store noting an upcoming end of support.
  • The move coincides with roughly 14,000 job cuts and reporting of an internal memo pausing much of Amazon's AAA game development, prompting questions about the fate of other MMO projects.