"We were there when you first found Thorpe in the forsaken grove after dragging yourself across a foreign beach. We were there when you found your first settlement and explored its charm and denizens. We were there when you fought pirates, tigers, corrupted, ghosts, and all manner of hazards across the land. We were there when you set foot on forsaken sands filled with lost secrets and hidden dangers. We were there when you discovered the untamed wilds filled with beasts and verdant jungles."
"We were there when you crept into the dark heart of lands filled with opulence, madness, and terror. Through it all, we watched. We delighted. We reveled in your enjoyment of every perfect moment, every carefully crafted story, and we even bore witness to the joining of two souls who met here in Aeternum. We did it all for you, dear adventurer. Thank you for so many amazing stories, triumphs, and fits of laughter. We raise a glass to our fallen comrades: Divya, Shaun, Kelvin, Aaron."
Amazon’s fantasy MMO New World: Aeternum received a final update after the studio concluded continued updates and expansions were no longer sustainable. Amazon is conducting large layoffs and deprioritizing its gaming division, and fans reacted negatively to the decision. Game servers are confirmed to remain online through at least 2026, allowing continued play and access to existing expansions. The original development team is being reassigned or disbanded. The final update includes an in-game farewell message placed on the world map; senior designer Rachel Barnum shared a screenshot showing the developers’ thank-you and remembrance to teammates.
Read at Kotaku
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