Huan Qiu Wang·2026-01-17 10:48Core Insights - Amazon's classic MMO "New World: Eternal" will be officially discontinued, with servers shutting down on January 31, 2027, allowing players a year to say goodbye [1][3] - The game, launched in 2020, initially attracted over 51,000 peak concurrent players but saw a significant decline to around 1,200 daily players due to lack of innovation and content updates [3] Group 1 - The game will be removed from sale immediately, and new players will no longer be able to purchase it [1] - Existing players can continue to play until the server closure date, with in-game purchases being disabled by July 20, 2026 [3] - Refund options will be available for recent purchasers who were unaware of the impending shutdown [3] Group 2 - Amazon had previously adjusted its game development strategy in October 2022, ceasing new content updates for "New World: Eternal," leading to speculation about its closure [3] - The game was initially seen as a significant step for Amazon into the AAA gaming sector, but ultimately could not sustain its player base [3]