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Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO Canceled
15 May
Summary
- Amazon Games has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO project.
- The fate of the game was uncertain since recent layoffs.
- A new Tolkien-based game experience is still being explored.
Amazon Games has confirmed the cancellation of its Lord of the Rings MMO, a project that had been in development by its Orange County studio. The game's future became uncertain following substantial layoffs within Amazon's gaming division in October 2025, which also led to the closure of the New World: Aeternum MMO.
Studio insiders had indicated the Lord of the Rings MMO was officially shelved. Amazon's gaming lead stated that the company is actively exploring a "compelling new game experience" that honors Tolkien's world, suggesting that a new Tolkien-based title may still emerge.
This cancellation is part of broader strategic shifts within Amazon Games, which is re-evaluating its investment in large-scale titles, particularly MMOs. The company retains the rights to develop games based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, acquired through a 2023 deal with Embracer Group.
