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New World: Aeternum
Developer Amazon Game Studios
New World is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Amazon Games Orange County and published by Amazon Games released on September 28, 2021. The game was previously scheduled to release in May 2020 and subsequently August 2021, but was delayed until its worldwide release on September 28, 2021. Set in the mid-seventeenth century, players colonize the lost fantasy land of Aeternum,… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
338 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
23
Rotten
66 positive · 218 negative
95% range 19–28%
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| Steam reviews | 66 | 218 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
54 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
198,279 of 297,393 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Players are heartbroken and furious over New World's shutdown, calling it a murdered gem.
Many players express deep love for New World, calling it the best MMO they've ever played, praising its PvP, sound design, and atmosphere. They feel the game was 'murdered' by Amazon's decision to shut it down, with some alleging the company is shifting to AI slop mobile games. [1][3][7][8]
A large number of reviews focus on the shutdown announcement, demanding refunds and calling it criminal to still sell the game. Some players argue that if companies can terminate a game at any time, customers should be able to get a refund at any time. [11][17][26][30]
Praised PvP combat · sound design · atmosphere and world
Criticised shutdown without refunds · still selling a doomed game · Amazon's corporate decisions
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
60 of 338 · most liked firstI need to remind everyone, especially after their presentation today. Level-5 has been very openly using Generative AI in their game development and are proud of it. This includes their newly announced titles such as New World of Steam, Yo-Kai Watch 2 and Curious Village Remake.
unlabelledView post →If you haven’t read them in a while, here is a partial list of books banned in some school districts/states: Fahrenheit 451 Animal Farm Brave New World 1984 Of Mice and Men To Kill a Mockingbird Captain Underpants Anne Frank Ender’s Game I know why the caged bird sings Source: ALA, Chicago
unlabelledView post →Recently started playing was enjoying it, now its being shut down because Amazon being Amazon
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An amazing game that finally got footing and tailwind only to be shutdown because Amazon wants more AI no seriously that's the reason from Amazon for the the mass layoffs that shuttered the studio Don't buy it it'll be shutdown in 8 months
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best MMO I ever played and will till the servers shut down... In sweet memories.... F*CK YOU AMAZON
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →amazon should refund every gamer who bought this game due to the shut down of the live service
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Garbage. No Endgame Content but New Peak so hope for later and now they canceled it. Remember : Never trust Amazon Games.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sucks the game is shutting down, but at least provide a way to host private servers if you're just going to abandon the game. This is why Stop Killing Games is so important.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The fact they still sell a game that is already announced to shut down soon is criminal in my opinion. Shame on steam.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imagine buying this game not knowing that the servers will shut down soon. Let's learn from this and not buy any new game from this company.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BREAKING: Amazon is making "significant" cuts to its video-game division, moving away from MMOs like New World, and gutting its Irvine and San Diego development studios www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
unlabelledView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its come along way but the corruption won. Enjoy your bonuses C suite, no one wants your AI slop on Luna.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →6k hours spent into this game and countless amounts of $$$ spent on cosmetics etc in-game just for them to shut down the game with us customers left with nothing except heartbreak. The combat in this game is by far the best combat any MMO has to offer (the action combat is top tier) and now its all going to waste. Its a shame. Everyone who paid any money into this game should get a refund. Its a shame there arent any laws that help us customers in these situations.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On January 1, 2027, this game will cease to exist, and there is no way to get a refund. A product I purchased is being taken away from me entirely. Since when did that become acceptable? I'm not talking about the end of updates or support — the game itself will no longer be accessible. What an absolute joke.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Should be illegal to pull a live service game without a way to continue playing locally. Disgraceful move.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charging $59.99 for a game that is being shutdown is criminal. You SHOULD be refunding everyone who ever purchased this game. This game had SO much potential. Amazon didn't know how to make this flourish. Do right by those who not only BOUGHT your game, but also BOUGHT in game cosmetics!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stop Killing Games! I bought a game Not a subscription. ♥♥♥♥ the publisher! Money hungry ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Having now watched all of the currently out Secret Level episodes... I'm kinda shocked that the only one I really found worthwhile was the one based on New World - the Amazon Studios live service game that I have zero interest in playing. But the episode was actually really funny and sweet.
unlabelledView post →Should be illegal to pull a live service game without a way to continue playing locally. Scum move.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my favorite secret level episodes in order: 1. New World 2. Unreal Tournament 3. Pac-Man worst episodes: both playstation ones. the only genuinely bad ones www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
unlabelledView post →farewell to the apple of my eye that i gave 3k hours… i’m really going to miss you. nothing good lasts forever, and you’re probably the best proof of that. you gave me some amazing friendships. i’ve met so many people from different countries and cities thanks to you. there were even days i took sick leave from work just to not miss clan wars (don’t tell my manager) logging in at the same time every day with the same dedication, running elites, rushing dungeons over and over again… sometimes…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“Captain America: Brave New World is a game-changer for Phase 5 of the MCU” is the most culturally exhausting phrase I’ve read in a while.
unlabelledView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't want to leave a bad review for my favourite mmo. But my favourite MMO didn't die, it was murdered. The best PVP of any mmo to date. the greatest sound design of any game. A clear and easy to understand gear progression. and Amazon killed it to make AI slop mobile games F**K Amazon! F**K AI slop games #stopkillinggames
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We paid for this game. There needs to be laws the stop developers or their parent companies from taking games down that have been purchased. If this was f2p then whatever, but we paid $60+ for this. #STOPKILLINGGAMES
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i will never buy a "Amazon Game Studios" game ever again. shutting down a game because wanting to foces on AI crap is not right.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →>Makes new content >Releases new Content >Next day puts out a update saying they're shutting the game down. I should get refunded for the money I spent on this, legit a scam.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If companies can terminate a game at anytime, then I should be allowed a refund at anytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*** game is shutting down end of 2026 so not worth buying now *** That being said I have played this game a ton since original release. The latest update was amazing and the numbers started to go up for the first time in a long time. Amazing game, great PVP, great PVE. Sad to see it going. I have lost all will to play being that it has an end date now, but I really had fun over the years playing this. RIP.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had a blast while it lasted everyone, many great memories. Thanks for all the late night duels and chest runs. Peace! Hexxenbane-----Vingolf, Valhalla, Hudsonland
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the fact i paid for this game and you guys removed it 100% from everyone who paid for this slop should warrent you guys to never get another cent from anyone on steam ever again ... wtf kind of bs logic is this .. do you guys realize how many games arent being update ... YET are still playable... youre ruining your own name here and i hope no one ever pays for your games ... this is quite the joke .... seeing as i NEVER PLAYED THE GAME BECAUSE YOU GUYS PROMISED THE IMPROVEMENTS now its gone…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Im writing this review so I dont forget what New World meant to me once its gone I genuinely thought this was going to be my forever MMO. I loved the world, the atmosphere, and the time I spent playing it. Chop Chop the Trees! I made a lot of memories here and really wanted to keep coming back to it for years. Sadly, it feels like the game had different plans. Its bittersweet knowing that something I thought would always be there is eventually going away. Whatever its flaws, New World will…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BIGGEST SCAM!!!! We've paid money for the game and now, not even an offline version of it will remain
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not even leaving a single player mode, people should be arrested for this ♥♥♥♥, an absolute disgrace to gaming
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New World was a bad game and Amazon is (was) a terrible games studio. Still… there’s got to be a space for new multiplayer games that are not Gacha and not Fortnite
unlabelledView post →We love to talk about dystopias like 1984 and Brave New World but we do not talk enough about about Ender's Game, a book in which the locus of power exists on message boards and two children take over the entire world by Posting
unlabelledView post →Ironically the best MMO I've ever played since Angry Earth released. If development was invested into this game, the sky was the ceiling. RIP. Never buy Amazon Game Studio games. ♥♥♥♥ corporatism.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Congratulations to @ambercyprian.bsky.social and @ateatree.bsky.social for getting a NEW WORLD RECORD in Rikki & Vikki Full Game Co-Op! Hug it out, you two! #PAXEast
unlabelledView post →Bring me back to launch day. The queue screens, the first steps on the beach, the sound of chopping trees in a world that felt alive. New World was truly amazing at its core, a game with so much soul and promise. It’s tragic how that potential was squandered. Rest in peace, New World — 2021 to 2026, you deserved better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has been officially delayed to 2026. Level 5 released a new Tokyo Game Show trailer.
unlabelledView post →By far the greatest mechanics in any MMO I've played and was the pinnacle of what I always wanted in a MMO. For Amazon to shut the studio down barely after 2 weeks of a great expansion drop to work on AI slop is beyond disgusting. They had a formula to continue running New World for years to come and for it to be on top of its category and they threw it all away all for AI that not a single soul will care about. This is what the gaming community has become and will continue to be until AI is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New World has some of the best gathering systems, and the fighting is super fun. It's a shame that Amazon's messed it up due to their bureaucracy and poor decisions. I just can't recommend a game, even if it looks and plays great, when the publisher has already given up on it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm leaning toward Professor Layton and the New World of Steam being one of the "7" games being the 7th game in the main series. It's a big Nintendo exclusive and hasn't been delayed out of 2025 yet...
unlabelledView post →Genuinely gutted. Unlimited potential in the wrong hands. Great game non the less. This one's gunna hurt for a while.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has a new demo this week at Tokyo Game Show and will be part of Level 5's stage show. This is a big game, so if it has been delayed into 2026, hopefully Level 5 will say so.
unlabelledView post →how is this game still for sale.... Amazon really is as scummy as it gets
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