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AMAZON EXITS MMO MARKET, HANDS OFF TWO GAMES

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 13, 2026

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Amazon Games is transferring publishing duties for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to other publishers, marking a significant retreat from the MMO space.

Amazon Games is divesting from two major MMO titles. Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty will be handed to new publishers, though specific details on the transitions remain limited. The move signals Amazon's reduced focus on live-service gaming. Lost Ark, which launched in North America and Europe in 2022, faced declining player engagement. Throne and Liberty, an upcoming title, will shift to a different publishing arrangement before its full release. Amazon Games has faced challenges building sustainable gaming properties. The company previously shut down multiple game development projects, including Crucible and New World: Aeternum's console version. The transfers suggest Amazon is reallocating resources away from MMO development. Both titles will continue operating under new management, though player communities await clarity on what the transitions mean for ongoing service and content updates.

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