Amazon Games confirms MMO New World has a year left befor...

What’s Happening

Listen up: The game has been pulled from sale today Amazon Games confirms MMO New World has a year left before it goes offline permanently The game has been pulled from sale today Video Game News 15th Jan 2026 / 10:01 pm Posted by Andy Robinson Amazon Games’ MMO, New World: Aeternum, has been pulled from storefronts and will shut down permanently in 12 months’ time, it’s locked in.

In a post clarifying the future of the game, following the October announcement that Amazon is moving away from MMO development and ending service on New World , it’s now been locked in that the game will go offline permanently on . At the time of publication, the game had already been pulled from Steam and the Xbox store. (and honestly, same)

Beginning , players will no longer be able to purchase in-game currency, Amazon dropped.

The Details

Those who have before purchased New World : Aeternum will be able to download and install the game again if they choose, but it will no longer be playable as of February next year. “A few months ago, we d with you, our valued community, that no additional content would come to New World: Aeternum after the Nighthaven seasonal update,” an update from Amazon Games reads.

“We also dropped more details on what’s happening next, alongside other essential information, would soon follow. Today, we’re here to updates and provide transparency on where the game goes from here.

Why This Matters

New World will go offline next year. “New World: Aeternum will officially be taken offline from all platforms on . On , the title will be delisted and no longer available for purchase.

Gaming fans have strong opinions about moves like this, and for good reason.

Key Takeaways

• ” It continues: “We want to thank the players for your dedication and passion.
• We are grateful for the time spent crafting the world of Aeternum with you.
• Together we built something special.

The Bottom Line

Together we built something special. While we are saddened to say goodbye, we’re honored that we were able to so much with the community.

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