Amazon Games: The future of Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings is in doubt

The future of Amazon Games is again up in the air after the end of New World and the rumors about its next projects.

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The farewell of New World has left Amazon Games in a delicate situation. After the announcement that the MMO will no longer receive new content, many players are wondering what will happen to the rest of the projects the company had in progress. Although the company has tried to convey calm, the reality is that several of its developments seem to be going through an uncertain phase.

In this context, it has been confirmed that the new Tomb Raider is moving forward in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics. However, the British studio is also facing staff cuts and financial difficulties. From Amazon, they have not wanted to comment on rumors about a “problematic” development, limiting themselves to ensuring that the project has not been canceled, although doubts about its production pace continue to grow.

The uncertain future of Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings at Amazon

• Along with Tomb Raider, Amazon Games maintains several projects in different stages of development. Maverick Games, a studio formed by veterans of Forza Horizon, continues working on an open-world driving title whose name and setting are still unknown. Nevertheless, the talent behind the project invites optimism.

In parallel, Amazon Montreal is developing March of Giants, a MOBA currently in closed beta phase that seeks to make its way in a genre dominated by League of Legends and Dota 2. The first testers claim that it offers fresh ideas and a different visual approach, although its success will depend on the support it receives once it leaves testing.

Big doubts about The Lord of the Rings

The big question mark is the MMO of The Lord of the Rings, announced in 2023 and disappeared since then. The latest rumors point to the project being frozen or even in danger of cancellation. According to sources close to the matter, Amazon is reconsidering its investment in online multiplayer titles after the closure of New World and the high maintenance costs that these entail.

With all this, Amazon Games seems to be retracting its strategy to redefine its approach in the sector. What happens with Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings will mark the immediate future of a company that, after several attempts, still seeks its great stable success in the world of video games.