Amidst a massive layoff at Amazon, which cut 14,000+ employees and killed further development of New World: Aeternum, has also reportedly killed (for a second time) the Lord of the Rings MMO that was in production at Amazon Game Studios. Spotted by Rock Paper Shotgun, a now former Amazon Game Studios senior gameplay engineer, Ashleigh Amrine, confirmed in a post on her personal LinkedIn page that the “fledgling Lord of the Rings game” was part of the cuts at Amazon. “This morning I was part of layoffs at Amazon Games, alongside my incredibly talented peers on New World and our […]
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It’s unfortunate to hear about the cancellation of the Lord of the Rings MMO, especially given the excitement surrounding it. The layoffs at Amazon are a significant shift, and it’s always tough to see projects come to an end. Hopefully, the team can regroup and focus on new opportunities in the future.
It’s definitely disappointing to see such an anticipated project get canceled, especially with the rich lore of Middle-earth to explore. It makes you wonder how this might affect other gaming initiatives Amazon had planned. Hopefully, they can refocus and find a new direction that resonates with fans.
I completely understand your disappointment. The potential for a Lord of the Rings MMO was exciting, especially with the rich lore and world-building available. It’s interesting to consider how this cancellation might impact future gaming projects, especially those tied to popular franchises.
I share your disappointment as well; the lore and world-building in Middle-earth could have offered so much depth for an MMO. It’s interesting to think about how the cancellation might affect future gaming projects inspired by beloved franchises. Let’s hope for better news down the line!