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Amazon Cancels Lord of The Rings MMO, New LOTR Game Planned
Amazon Games has canceled its in-development Lord of the Rings MMO, with head of games Jeff Grattis confirming a new game experience is being explored. The MMO, announced in 2023 and developed by Amazon Games Orange County, was reportedly in early production for PC and consoles. This cancellation follows layoffs at Amazon Games and the end of service for New World.
It seems Amazon canned the Lord of the Rings MMO while somehow simultaneously working on a different LOTR game
Amazon has reportedly canceled its in-development The Lord of the Rings MMO, with layoffs impacting the project. Despite this, Amazon Games is still collaborating with Embracer's Middle-earth Enterprises on a different Lord of the Rings game, with head of games Jeff Grattis expressing excitement for the IP.
Canned Lord of the Rings MMO now formally cast aside, Amazon claim they've still got a game "that does justice to Tolkien's world" in the works
Amazon has officially cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, though the company claims a new game experience that honors Tolkien's world is still in development. A report also details Amazon's internal struggles with integrating generative AI into game development, leading to project pivots and layoffs.
Amazon Reportedly Cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO, But "Remain Excited About The IP"
Amazon Games has reportedly cancelled its upcoming The Lord of the Rings MMO, which was announced in 2023. Despite the cancellation, the company stated it remains excited about the intellectual property and is exploring new game experiences. This news follows significant layoffs at Amazon in October 2025 that impacted various projects.
Lord Of The Rings MMO cancelled as Amazon explores ‘new game experience’
Amazon Games has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, which had been in development in various forms since 2019. While the MMO is scrapped, Amazon Games head Jeff Grattis stated the company is exploring a new game experience within Tolkien's world. This cancellation follows significant layoffs within Amazon's games division and the upcoming shutdown of their MMO New World.
Amazon has cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO, but promises it "continues to explore a compelling new game experience" set in Middle-earth
Amazon has cancelled its previously announced Lord of the Rings MMO, though the company states it is still exploring a new game experience set in Middle-earth. The MMO, a partnership between Amazon Game Studios and Embracer Group, had been in early development and faced numerous setbacks including layoffs and a shift in company focus. While the MMO is officially shelved, Amazon remains committed to the intellectual property.
Amazon Still Eyeing A Lord Of The Rings Game After Reported MMO Cancellation
Amazon Games is still pursuing a new The Lord of the Rings game, despite multiple MMORPG projects being canceled. The company's latest attempt at a Lord of the Rings MMO, in partnership with Embracer, was reportedly canceled in 2025 amid layoffs. Amazon previously partnered with Leyou for another Lord of the Rings MMO that was canceled in 2021.
Amazon Games is Exploring How to Make The Lord of the Rings Into a “New Game Experience”
Amazon Games is exploring new ways to create a "new game experience" based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings IP, despite recent cutbacks and the reported cancellation of an MMORPG. Head of games Jeff Grattis stated the team is working closely with the IP to do it justice. The company also confirmed its publishing agreement for the upcoming Tomb Raider games with Crystal Dynamics.
