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Amazon Puts New World: Aeternum Into Maintenance After Season 10, Keeps Servers Through 2026

The move follows company layoffs tied to a pivot from first‑party MMO development.

Overview

  • Season 10: Nighthaven is the final content update for New World on PC and consoles, according to an official post.
  • The Nighthaven release is free for all players, and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion is free for PC players.
  • The game shifts to maintenance with bug fixes, quality-of-life updates, world bosses, bonus weeks, and some seasonal events, while holiday events are canceled.
  • Amazon says it intends to keep servers running through 2026 and will give a minimum of six months' notice before any change that affects players' ability to play.
  • The title remains purchasable with in-game currency sales and PlayStation Plus downloads, and outlets report no refunds and uncertainty about the game's fate beyond 2026.