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Free Range Games has launchedThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriaas a new survival crafting game in the world of Middle-earth. The beloved fantasy franchise has seen a wide variety of video game adaptations from many different developers, each offering a unique view of the world. 2023 has already brought multiple games within the world of Middle-earth,includingThe Lord of the Rings: Gollumand EA’sHeroes of Middle-earth. Now, the newest game sends players on a Dwarven adventure.
The Lord of the Ringshas been a mainstay within the gaming industry with many different studios giving their own take on the fantasy world crafted by J.R.R. Tolkien. Monolith Productions debuted multiple high-profile titles in the mid-2010s with 2014’sMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordorand 2017’sShadow of War. The franchise also collaborated withMagic: The Gatheringthis year, including the coveted one-of-a-kind “The One Ring” card. Now, a newLord of the Ringsgame puts the focus on the Dwarven homeland of Moria.
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Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games officially announced therelease ofThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriaas an Epic Games Store exclusive launch. The game whisks players away to the Misty Mountains under the direction of Lord Gimli Lockbearer with the task of rebuilding the Lost Kingdom of Moria.Return to Moriaestablishes itself as a survival crafting game, mixing survival gameplay when exploring the mines with town building mechanics.Return to Moriaalso launches on PS5 on December 5th and Xbox Series X/S early next year.
Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Release Dates
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriais set to offer players a wide variety of ways to play, both alone and with friends.Return to Moriafeatures multiplayer co-op gameplay, allowing players to team up with up to eight others on PC and up to four on consoles. The game also uses procedural generation to create the mines, offering players a different experience every time they play the game. Actor John Rhys-Davies is set to reprise his role as Dwarven Lord Gimli Lockbearer as well.
Return to Morialooks to shine a light on a unique part of Middle-earth lore. Set in the fourth age of theLord of the Rings' world following the fall of Sauron, the game followsthe Dwarven people rebuilding their kingdom70 years after the destruction of the One Ring.Return to Moriais also expected to expand on the lore and history of the Dwarves following the events of theLord of the Ringsfilm trilogy.Return to Moria’s survival gameplay and Dwarven focus looks to bring a unique spin to the franchise’s wealth of video game adaptations.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriais available now for PC, with a PS5 version releasing on December 5th and an Xbox Series X/S version in early 2024.
