Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings' MMO is Dead, laid off employee reveals in LinkedIn post

Amazon has reportedly canceled its ambitious 'The Lord of the Rings' MMO as part of widespread layoffs. A developer confirmed the project's demise, alongside a halt to new content for the in-house MMO 'New World'. The company will continue supporting 'Throne and Liberty' and 'Lost Ark'.

Oct 31, 2025 0

Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings' MMO is Dead, laid off employee reveals in LinkedIn post
Amazon has reportedly canceled its ambitious 'The Lord of the Rings' MMO as part of widespread layoffs. A developer confirmed the project's demise, alongside a halt to new content for the in-house MMO 'New World'. The company will continue supporting 'Throne and Liberty' and 'Lost Ark'.
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