In his post on social media, he emphasized:
Games should never die.
New World launched with high interest but gradually lost popularity. Amazon Games confirmed that support will end, and the servers will close on January 31, 2027. Despite this, many believe that the MMO still has potential due to its technical base and game world.
MacFarlane's offer does not look like a standard deal: it was published on social media as "25 million, final offer" and does not go through traditional intellectual property acquisition channels. Nevertheless, the involvement of a well-known developer has attracted the attention of the industry.
The discussion quickly expanded: representatives from PocketPair and Simon Collins-Laflamme (Hytale) offered their support and restart options, discussing the possibilities of preserving projects after their official completion. Amazon has not yet publicly responded to the offer. Thus, MacFarlane's initiative raises the question of the value and preservation of MMOs even after their closure.