The top is coming for New World, Amazon Sport Studios’ troubled MMORPG. As of January 15, 2026, it has been delisted from storefronts and is not accessible for buy. Its servers will completely shut down on January 31, 2027.
This was anticipated, following final October’s announcement that the sport would not obtain new content material and subsequent layoffs at Amazon Sport Studios.
New World Delisted From Sale, Servers Shutting Down in 2027
Anybody who has already bought New World earlier than it was delisted can proceed taking part in the MMORPG till its servers shut down subsequent yr.
The developer has additionally confirmed that it’s “extending the Nighthaven season till the servers are taken offline on January 31, 2027.” Moreover, world bosses and bonus weeks will proceed to be energetic by way of the rest of the title’s lifespan.
In-game foreign money gross sales will stop on July 20, 2026, when “Marks of Fortune or the rest in-game” will not be accessible for buy. The developer additionally famous that it received’t situation refunds for in-game foreign money.
“We need to thank the gamers to your dedication and fervour. We’re grateful for the time spent crafting the world of Aeternum with you. Collectively we constructed one thing particular. Whereas we’re saddened to say goodbye, we’re honored that we have been capable of share a lot with the group,” reads the submit linked above.
“It has been our pleasure to work on New World: Aeternum and evolve this unforgettable journey with you all. We sit up for yet one more yr collectively, and giving this improbable journey a sendoff worthy of a legendary hero. From the underside of all our hearts, thanks for sharing this world with us.”
New World’s explosive launch noticed it attain an all-time peak of just about 910,000 concurrent customers on Steam, proving the MMORPG group’s starvation for a serious new launch.
It, sadly, had hassle sustaining momentum regardless of receiving common post-launch updates in addition to an growth.
October 2024’s revamp, beneath the identify New World: Aeternum, promised a extra solo-friendly expertise however finally didn’t show sufficient to maintain the sport from being shut down.
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