Amazon has officially confirmed the closure of King of Meat, a title that has been considered one of the failures in its attempt to become a major player in the PC gaming market. The servers will shut down on April 9, 2026, and players will be able to access all available content until that date. The company has also announced that it will offer a full refund to all users who have purchased the game, which is no longer available for purchase.
An absolute failure that was foreseeable
Despite significant marketing efforts, which included a trailer at a popular event and a contest with a $250,000 prize sponsored by Mr. Beast, King of Meat failed to capture the expected audience. With a goal of at least 100,000 concurrent players, the game peaked at only 320 players at its best. This discrepancy has led to questioning the leadership expectations within Amazon and the Glowmade studio, responsible for the development of the title.
This closure aligns with Amazon’s recent strategy, which has decided to move away from developing big-budget games to focus on more modest projects and its cloud gaming platform, Luna. The company has expressed its gratitude to the players and the community that formed around King of Meat, acknowledging the dedication of the Glowmade team. Despite the game’s lack of success, Amazon has highlighted the creativity and innovation it brought to the gaming landscape.
Those interested in learning more about the closure process and refunds can visit the FAQ section of King of Meat, which aims to clarify any remaining questions from players. In the meantime, users can still enjoy the content until the gaming experience comes to an end in April 2026.
