Amazon's upcoming MMO New World delayed due to coronavirus

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Amazon Game Studios says remote work is impacting development on New World

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Amazon Game Studios announced today that their upcoming MMO, New World, is being delayed from its May release until August 25. The studio says that due to the coronavirus pandemic, employees are (rightfully) working from home, which has had an impact on New World's development. 

"We know you are eagerly anticipating the launch of New World, and we’re excited to share it with you. However, the health and safety of our team is our first priority. We hope you understand our decision to protect our team during these uncertain times while we re-focus on a timeline that will ensure New World is the best possible game it can be," reads an update from the company.

Amazon also gave a separate update on New World, detailing events called Invasions. Apparently, Invasions happen about every four days, tasking volunteers with defending territories against increasingly challenging waves of enemies. It doesn't sound like a successful defense earns you anything, but failing to protect the territory means provisions like crafting stations, gates, and turrets are torn down.

While we've come to a point where game delays are inevitable, we always have streaming services to keep us occupied. Here's our ultimate guide to streaming in the age of coronavirus.

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.