Amazon's Shift Away From Story-Driven Games
Amazon Games has confirmed that New World, its ambitious MMORPG, will officially shut down in 2026.
The decision follows a turbulent year of layoffs and restructuring that impacted more than 14,000 Amazon employees.
Concerns About the Gaming Industry
The shutdown has raised concerns about a growing trend toward cash grab titles in the gaming industry.
many players are asking the same question: Is this the start of a worrying trend for the gaming industry?
A New Strategy for Amazon
Amazon's new strategy seems focused on fast, monetizable titles powered by generative AI, a move that could reshape how major studios approach game design.
For fans who have invested hundreds of hours into Aeternum’s supernatural world, the shutdown feels less like the natural end of a game and more like a retreat from meaningful storytelling.
Author's summary: Amazon shifts focus to AI-powered games.
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