Fans are taking the initiative to thwart Amazon's plans. Thousands of players are fighting to save the MMORPG New World, and a petition to support the project has gathered over 24,000 signatures.
Recent mass layoffs in Amazon's gaming division have effectively ended support for New World: Aeternum. This does not sit well with fans, who have launched a campaign on Change.org. The petition demonstrates a high level of community involvement.
According to information on the platform, New World has gathered a large and active audience. The game was experiencing a minor renaissance: the announcement of new content brought the MMORPG to the top of Steam sales, and the number of simultaneously active users increased. But the Nighthaven update will be the last, and the servers will only operate until the end of 2026.
The players' initiative shows the strength of the community, but in practice, success is doubtful. Amazon is a large corporation with a clear business strategy. Mass layoffs have affected other projects as well, including the MMO The Lord of the Rings, while March of Giants will continue to exist.
