Amazon Pulls the Plug on New World with Servers Set to Go Dark in 2027
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Amazon Game Studios is officially ending New World, delisting the MMO and scheduling a complete server shutdown for January 31, 2027, following the conclusion of its final content updates.
Amazon Game Studios has announced that New World has been removed from digital storefronts, with servers officially shutting down on January 31, 2027. The decision follows a winding road for the fantasy MMO, which initially launched in September 2021 to massive crowds and historic Steam concurrent player counts before eventually expanding to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in late 2024. Developer support began winding down in October 2025 when Amazon revealed that the Nighthaven update and Season 10 would mark the final content drops for the title, citing ongoing sustainability challenges.
Players who already own the game can continue exploring Aeternum until the final shutdown, but the in-game currency store closes on July 20, 2026. Amazon has confirmed that past purchases of virtual currency will not be eligible for refunds, though the active Nighthaven season will remain extended for the rest of the game's lifespan. This transition highlights the fragile nature of live service ecosystems, even for titles backed by tech giants and built on massive initial hype.
For a game that once commanded the eleventh-highest peak concurrent player count in Steam history, beating out heavy hitters like Baldurike's Gate 3, the closure is a sobering reminder of how difficult it is to maintain long term momentum in the MMO space. As digital ownership becomes increasingly precarious, the looming expiration date for Aeternum leaves community members to ponder the permanent loss of worlds they invested hundreds of hours building together.
Tags: New World, Amazon Games, MMO, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon