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IO Interactive may not get to develop the 007 First Light sequel, as Amazon Games and MGM signal future Bond game projects will be produced in-house—likely by MGM and/or Amazon Game Studios. While Amazon’s track record includes cancellations, the company aims to expand Bond IP across TV, movies and games, showing a broader strategy for leveraging the franchise.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the 1996 classic, is coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC on February 10, 2027, pushed from a 2026 window; a Switch 2 version is newly announced. Editions include Standard ($59.99), Deluxe ($69.99) with 48 hours of early access and Digital Deluxe content, and a Collector’s Edition ($199.99) with collectibles and a premium steel case. Publisher Amazon Games with developers Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog promise modernized gameplay and new surprises while honoring the original.
Amazon reportedly canceled its long-running Lord of the Rings MMO, while saying it’s still exploring a new game experience in Middle-earth. The project, announced in 2019, was scrapped in 2021, briefly revived in 2023, but mass layoffs last year suggest it’s dead; Amazon insists it remains committed to the IP and is pursuing a different concept, with rumors of ties to Rings of Power and potential involvement from studios like Crystal Dynamics or Warhorse.
Amazon reportedly canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO after October layoffs, with the company saying it’s pursuing a 'new game experience' in Middle-earth; the project began in 2019 with Leyou and later Embracer, and about 1,000 developers reportedly moved from New World to LOTR before the cuts, while New World is scheduled to go offline in January 2027. Some reports linked an AI mandate to the layoffs, which Amazon denies.
Amazon Games is shutting down Glowmade’s online co-op title King of Meat, with servers going dark on April 9, 2026 after underwhelming player numbers; all purchasers will receive a full refund, and existing content remains playable until shutdown, highlighting the ongoing risk and churn in the live-service games market.
Amazon Games is winding down New World: Aeternum, with servers set to go offline on January 31, 2027; players who purchased the game before January 15 can continue playing until shutdown, in-game purchases end from July 20, 2026, and no new content will be released as the team winds down the game amid broader Amazon restructuring.
Amazon Games’ MMORPG New World will shut down on January 31, 2027, with its final season extended to a proper send-off as storefronts are pulled and a farewell message from the dev team is issued. Rumors have circulated that Facepunch’s COO Alistair McFarlane offered $25 million to buy the game, signaling fresh hope for a rescue, a notion echoed by other industry figures but not yet confirmed.
Amazon Games will shut down New World: Aeternum on January 31, 2027. The game will remain online until then with no new content after the Nighthaven update, and is currently being delisted. Microtransactions (Marks of Fortune) will stay on sale until July 19, 2026, with no refunds for existing balances. While no further development is planned, Amazon will monitor for bugs and performance during the wind-down amid prior layoffs in its gaming division.
Amazon is winding down support for the MMO New World following mass layoffs affecting over 14,000 roles across the company, with the game's last content updates released and servers to remain active until 2026. The company is shifting focus away from MMOs to other projects like Amazon Luna and upcoming titles, while expressing gratitude to players for their support.
Amazon's New World will enter maintenance mode, with no new content updates planned after Season 10 and Nighthaven, but servers will remain operational through 2026, allowing players to continue their adventures in Aeternum. The game will still be available for purchase and download, with ongoing support to keep it running smoothly, though no further content development is expected.
Crystal Dynamics announced layoffs due to evolving business conditions, but the development of the new Tomb Raider game remains unaffected, with the project still in progress and expected to be revealed soon.
Amazon Games and NCSoft's upcoming MMORPG, Throne and Liberty, has launched its closed beta, garnering feedback from players. Impressions highlight the game's impressive visual fidelity and solid technical performance, but raise concerns about the combat, character gear, and potential microtransactions. The beta ends on April 17, with more insights expected as the trial period continues.
Crystal Dynamics is working on a new Tomb Raider game that will bring Lara Croft back to her acrobatic roots, as hinted by artwork found on a new Tomb Raider website. The game is expected to be the "biggest, most expansive Tomb Raider title to date" and will be published by Amazon Games following an announcement in late 2022.
Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG provide an update on Lost Ark, celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Western service and outlining plans for 2024, including the release of new classes and content, events to support player progression, and server and region merges. The Road to Thaemine event is moved to March to prepare players for the Breaker Class, while new and returning events are introduced to aid player progression. Thaemine's release in April will include a special race for the first clear, and server and region merges are planned to enhance the group gameplay experience.
Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games explain the process of bringing balance updates from Korea to the West for the game Heroes of Arkesia. The base build, which includes hundreds of updates, is prepared by Smilegate RPG and applied to the West build after removing or rearranging content specific to Korea. Simultaneous releases are challenging, but significant improvements may be brought to the West separately from the base build. QoL and balance updates are typically made every three months, with rebalancing occurring after release. Amazon Games is exploring ways to release balance updates more quickly in the West.