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The Business of Shutting Down MMOs: Who Pays the Price and How Companies Can Do Better
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2026-02-21
9 min read
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An investigative look at the real costs of MMO shutdowns, New World’s 2026 example, and a practical blueprint studios can use to minimize player harm.
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