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Amazon Will Soon Be Out Of The MMO Business Entirely
Amazon Game Studios is exiting the massively multiplayer online (MMO) business entirely, handing over Western operations of "Throne and Liberty" and "Lost Ark" back to their original developers, NC and Smilegate, respectively. This move follows the earlier shutdown announcement for their own MMO, "New World," and the cancellation of a "Lord of the Rings" MMO. Amazon had previously published and operated these live-service titles in the West.
Amazon to give live service operations of Lost Ark to Smilegate
Amazon is transferring the live service operations for the MMORPGs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty in Western territories to Smilegate, the games' developer and original publisher. This change will take effect in early 2027 for Lost Ark and Q4 2026 for Throne and Liberty, with no expected impact on player experience. Smilegate will assume full responsibility for managing these titles in North America and other Western regions.
Amazon to rescind its publisher role on Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty by early 2027
Amazon Game Studios will cease its publishing roles for the MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty by early 2027, returning them to their respective developers, Smilegate and NC. This transition marks a shift for Amazon away from third-party MMO publishing as they focus on other ventures like Amazon Luna and first-party development.
Amazon drops Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty
Amazon is ending its publishing deals for the MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty in Western markets. NCSoft will take over publishing for Throne and Liberty near the end of 2026, while Smilegate will do the same for Lost Ark in early 2027. This move signifies the end of Amazon's significant ambitions in the MMO publishing space, following earlier shifts away from big-budget game development.
Amazon are getting out of the MMO game, handing control of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to developers, but it won't all be smooth for players
Amazon Game Studios is exiting the global publishing of MMOs, handing over control of Lost Ark to Smilegate and Throne and Liberty to FireSpark Games. While Amazon will cease live service operations for Lost Ark in early 2027, some player data like chat history and friend memos will be lost. This transition aims to align global updates with Korean releases for Lost Ark and is expected to be less disruptive for Throne and Liberty. The move comes as Amazon shifts its focus away from external publishing and internal MMO development.
Amazon hands off Throne and Liberty to NC, seemingly ending its MMO era
Amazon Game Studios is handing over the reins of its MMORPG Throne and Liberty to developer FirstSpark Games and publisher NC, marking a potential end to Amazon's involvement in the MMO genre. The transition is expected to be seamless for players, with all progress and items remaining intact. This move follows the struggles of other Amazon-published MMOs like New World and Blue Protocol.
Amazon gives up on MMOs, hands Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to the original devs instead of shutting them down like…
Amazon Game Studios is stepping away from live operations for the MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, handing control back to their original developers, Smilegate and FirstSpark Games/NC, respectively. This transition is set to occur in early 2027 for Lost Ark and Q4 2026 for Throne and Liberty, aiming for a smooth handover with minimal disruption to players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
MMORPG Throne and Liberty transitions from Amazon Game Studios to NC (formerly NCSoft)
NC (formerly NCSoft) will take over global publishing duties for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty from Amazon Game Studios, aiming to consolidate it into a single online service by Q4 2026. FirstSpark Games, an NC subsidiary, is collaborating with Amazon on the transition, ensuring player accounts and assets remain unchanged across platforms like Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. NC stated this move allows them to directly support the game and shape its future.
Amazon will cease publishing Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty, sending them back to Smilegate and NCsoft
Amazon Game Studios will cease publishing the MMORPGs Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty in the West. Operations for Lost Ark will transition back to Smilegate in early 2027, while Throne & Liberty will move to FirstSpark Games / NCsoft in Q4 2026. This change follows Amazon's earlier layoffs and scaling back of its community teams.
EA Sports FC 27 to bring back feature last seen in FIFA 16 says leak
A leak suggests that EA Sports FC 27 will reintroduce the PhotoFit feature, allowing players to scan their faces into the game for avatar creation, a technology last seen in FIFA 16. The feature is expected to be implemented in modes like Player Career. EA Sports FC 27 is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026, for multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Throne and Liberty’s newest patch adds Archboss Ramux along with new dimensional trials and guild raids
Throne and Liberty's latest patch introduces the Archboss Ramux, along with new Dimensional Trials and Guild Raids. The update also brings new level 85 weapons, balance changes, crafting recipes, and adjustments to equipment growth costs.
Massively Overthinking: Which MMOs are a lot more popular than most people realize?
This article discusses the phenomenon of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) that are significantly more popular than mainstream perception suggests. Games like Elder Scrolls Online, Albion Online, RuneScape, and Guild Wars 2 are highlighted for their substantial revenue and player bases, despite often being overlooked by general gaming media. The discussion also touches upon the separate fanbases of Eastern MMORPGs and the tendency for some players to underestimate the continued success of established titles like World of Warcraft.
Amazon previews Throne and Liberty’s July 30 Archboss Ramux fight as it addresses Frozen Divide Nix issues
Amazon has previewed the upcoming Archboss Ramux fight in Throne and Liberty, scheduled for July 30. The developer blog details Ramux's two-phase icy dragon-themed combat and mentions ongoing fixes for issues introduced in the Frozen Divide Nix update, including adjustments to instanced field events and travel mechanics.
Throne and Liberty kicks off its new battlegrounds season and adds a seal battle PvP match type
Throne and Liberty has launched a new update introducing 'seal battle,' a 12v12 PvP mode where teams transport relics to an altar. The update also kicks off the second battlegrounds season with daily rotating modes, adds new guild raids, and includes various balance adjustments and quality-of-life improvements.
The MOP Up: EVE Online cracks down on cheaters, episode 94835298345
EVE Online has banned nearly 5,000 players for cheating, fraud, and RMT. The article also rounds up other MMO news, including an Apex Legends collaboration with Cyberpunk, a player achieving a unique World of Warcraft Classic feat, updates for Throne & Liberty and NosTale, and news from Albion Online, RuneScape, Synduality Echo of Ada, Sea of Thieves, Ark: Survival Ascended, and Odin Valhalla Rising.
Throne and Liberty fixes field event issues and adjusts dungeons
Throne and Liberty has received an update addressing several issues with field events and dungeons. Fixes include resolving problems with bunker doors in Remnants of Nix, placeholder text on Flames of Purification items, and stacking buffs on the Frost Monument Stone. Additionally, the difficulty of Elite tier dungeons and specific encounters like Tumgir's Slaughterer in Stone Grave Cradle have been reduced.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffs
This week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
Throne and Liberty outlines progression system tweaks and prepares an event for its next archboss
Amazon Games is implementing several tweaks to the MMORPG Throne and Liberty following the Frozen Divide: Nix expansion. Updates on July 16th will address limited material supplies and offer more ways to acquire seal keys, while a July 9th patch will reduce the difficulty of elite tier dungeons. Additionally, a special event starting July 1st will offer login rewards for 49 days in preparation for the arrival of the archboss Ramux on July 30th.
Throne and Liberty officially launches its summer expansion, Frozen Divide Nix, today
Amazon and NCsoft have launched the summer expansion for Throne and Liberty, titled Frozen Divide: Nix. This update introduces a new continent, raises the level cap to 60, and adds new features like the gauntlet weapon, aerial traversal, and a new PvPvE battleground. The expansion aims to evolve the MMORPG with new PvE and PvP content.
Lost Ark’s summer roadmap teases a clock-wielding Warpweaver class for September
Amazon has released the summer roadmap for Lost Ark, detailing content updates for July, August, and September. July will bring solo raid modes and an extreme difficulty option, while August includes a server merge. September is set to introduce the new Warpweaver class, themed around time manipulation, and a new express event.