Amazon's MMO Future Comes to a Close as New World: Aeternum Servers Shut Down in 2027

As of January 15th, Amazon has made its decision to delist and shut down New World: Aeternum, one of the company’s most ambitious massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. The game’s servers will cease operations on January 31st, 2027, marking a significant departure from Amazon’s MMO ambitions. Following a pivot towards party games, Amazon announced last year that it would no longer release new content for New World: Aeternum and instead focus on other projects. The news comes as a surprise to many players who invested time and resources into the game. Those who have already purchased New World: Aeternum will be able to continue playing until the end of 2026, but they should prepare for the eventual loss of access to the servers. The shutdown is likely due to Amazon’s decision to shift its focus away from MMOs and towards other gaming endeavors. New World: Aeternum was launched in 2021 with high expectations, but it has received mixed reviews since its release. Despite this, the game has attracted a dedicated community of players who will undoubtedly be impacted by the shutdown.