However, this is not Amazon Games’ first attempt to produce an MMO in J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. The company cancelled a previous MMO project in April 2021 due to disputes with Tencent, which acquired Leyou, the studio Amazon had an agreement with to develop the game. Although Amazon Games’ previously internally developed MMO, New World, has received a mediocre reception and criticism for its emphasis on colonialism, the studio hopes to learn from its mistakes and create something special for Lord of the Rings fans.
