Overview
- Amazon Games confirmed no further seasons or major updates for New World, with Season 10 and the Nighthaven update set as the final content and the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion now free.
- The studio says it intends to keep the game playable into 2026, continue basic maintenance such as bug fixes and server merges, and maintain purchase options including in‑game currency.
- Companywide layoffs of about 14,000 roles coincide with an internal decision to pause a substantial share of first‑party AAA development, with MMO projects singled out in an internal memo.
- Work on the planned Lord of the Rings MMO is now in serious doubt after reported layoffs on that team, with coverage citing employee posts that point to a halt in development.
- Players launched a Change.org petition urging Amazon to reverse course that drew over 15,000 signatures within two days, and fans discovered a hidden farewell note from developers in New World's Nighthaven zone.