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New World

New World: Aeternum is Amazon Games' delisted online action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Existing owners can continue playing its solo and cross-platform cooperative content until the officially scheduled permanent server shutdown on January 31, 2027.

Full profileFantasyAction RPGMMORPGPvPHousingCraftingTradingCross-platform
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Status
Shutting down (Jan 31, 2027)
Business model
Buy-to-play
Genre
Online action RPG / MMORPG
Release
2021
Platforms
Windows, PlayStation, Xbox
Developer
Amazon Games
Publisher
Amazon Games
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Meaningful solo play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Action or real-time combat is recorded

HousingRecordedCraftingRecordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Distinctive real-time combat with weapon mastery, directional blocking and dodging that stood out from tab-target MMOs.
  • Strong crafting, gathering and housing systems for players who enjoy an economy-driven sandbox loop, still fully playable through the shutdown date.
  • A one-time purchase with no mandatory subscription, so there's no ongoing cost to finish out its remaining lifespan.
  • The final Nighthaven season has been extended through the shutdown, giving remaining players a proper send-off with seasonal content.
  • A single shared skill tree with no fixed classes lets you freely respec and experiment with different weapon combinations for as long as the game remains live.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • Amazon has confirmed New World: Aeternum will be permanently shut down on January 31, 2027 — this is a full closure, not just a shift to maintenance mode.
  • The game was delisted from all storefronts on January 15, 2026, so new players can no longer purchase it; only existing owners can still install and play.
  • In-game currency (Marks of Fortune) purchases end July 20, 2026, and Amazon has stated no refunds will be issued for previously bought currency.
  • Active player counts have fallen dramatically — Steam concurrent numbers dropped from a 2025 peak around 51,000 to roughly 1,200 daily players by the time of the shutdown announcement.
  • The shutdown follows Amazon's October 2025 announcement that it had already stopped producing new content, itself part of broader company-wide layoffs affecting Amazon Games.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-28
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Official New World shutdown announcement and FAQ
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Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified

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New World gameplay featured in the MMOFinder editorialNew World
MMOFinder editorial

New World: a beautiful MMO whose ending changes how it should be remembered

Aeternum still contains satisfying gathering, weighty action combat and a striking world, but its official shutdown plan makes this a legacy evaluation rather than a long-term recommendation.

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Combat matchAVABEL ONLINEBoth cataloged with Real-time action combatGenre & setting/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recordedShared featuresUltima OnlineShared: PvP, PvE, housing, craftingBusiness modelTrolddomBoth recorded as Buy-to-play

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Game history

New World timeline

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  1. 2021
    Released

    MMOFinder records New World as released in 2021.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Sunset announced / servers close January 31, 2027

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

New World screenshots & gameplay

One verified gameplay image and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

New World is listed in MMOFinder as a Online action RPG / MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Sunset announced / servers close January 31, 2027 and its business model as Buy-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as 2021. Platform availability is recorded as Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time action combat. Discovery tags attached to the profile include Fantasy, Action RPG, MMORPG, PvP, Housing, Crafting. Developer information is listed as Amazon Games, and publisher information is listed as Amazon Games. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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