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„You would have loved it.” Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO was planned to last a decade, but it didn't even make it to release

„You would have loved it.” Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO was planned to last a decade, but it didn't even make it to release

Amazon had a lot of plans for its new Lord of the Rings MMO. Meanwhile, the game has become just another victim of major layoffs.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 31, 2025

„You would have loved it.” Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO was planned to last a decade, but it didn't even make it to release
Edain, the big fan project for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2, adds tons of new maps

Edain, the big fan project for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2, adds tons of new maps

A new version of Edain, one of the biggest mods for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II, has been released. The update added twenty new maps to the project.

Files and Mods

Adrian Werner

October 5, 2025

Edain, the big fan project for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2, adds tons of new maps
The Lord of the Rings universe set to get an ambitious new game. It's expected to challenge Hogwarts Legacy

The Lord of the Rings universe set to get an ambitious new game. It's expected to challenge Hogwarts Legacy

Time for a symbolic return of the king? The Lord of the Rings is about to get a new game, and there are many indications that it will be an extremely ambitious project.

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Danuta Repelowicz

September 30, 2025

The Lord of the Rings universe set to get an ambitious new game. It's expected to challenge Hogwarts Legacy
After 13 years, ambitious project for beloved Lord of the Rings strategy is finally finished. It's the most complete version of Battle for Middle-earth

After 13 years, ambitious project for beloved Lord of the Rings strategy is finally finished. It's the most complete version of Battle for Middle-earth

A fan of the game Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth has spent more than a decade improving and expanding the strategy. After 13 years, the author's mod with new maps and units has reached its full version.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

April 7, 2025

After 13 years, ambitious project for beloved Lord of the Rings strategy is finally finished. It's the most complete version of Battle for Middle-earth
New release date for Tales of the Shire as the game gets delayed. Hobbits are running late again

New release date for Tales of the Shire as the game gets delayed. Hobbits are running late again

Another delay for Tales of the Shire. The release date is getting pushed back, but not by much.

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Olga Racinowska

February 21, 2025

New release date for Tales of the Shire as the game gets delayed. Hobbits are running late again
This could have been The Elder Scrolls in the Lord of the Rings world. The White Council was set to have an open world

This could have been The Elder Scrolls in the Lord of the Rings world. The White Council was set to have an open world

When Electronic Arts acquired the Lord of the Rings brand, it was expected that the company would have a representative capable of competing with the Elder Scrolls series. LotR: The White Council was to be an RPG with an open, living world.

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Christian Pieniazek

February 11, 2025

This could have been The Elder Scrolls in the Lord of the Rings world. The White Council was set to have an open world
RPG in which we followed in footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is one of few story-driven games set in Middle-earth

RPG in which we followed in footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is one of few story-driven games set in Middle-earth

There was a time when the rights to the Lord of the Rings brand were in the hands of EA. Besides slashers that were adaptations of Peter Jackson's films, the company made one more game. We are talking about The Third Age, which is a true (j)RPG, allowing you to look at the Fellowship of the Ring from a different perspective.

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Christian Pieniazek

January 28, 2025

RPG in which we followed in footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is one of few story-driven games set in Middle-earth
Devs of Life-Sim in the Lord of the Rings Universe Have Some Bad News for All Hobbits; Tales of the Shire Delayed

Devs of Life-Sim in the Lord of the Rings Universe Have Some Bad News for All Hobbits; Tales of the Shire Delayed

Tales of the Shire won't be released this year, but we will soon learn more about this cozy game featuring hobbits from Middle-earth.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 13, 2024

Devs of Life-Sim in the Lord of the Rings Universe Have Some Bad News for All Hobbits; Tales of the Shire Delayed
'Welcome Home, Hobbit!' In Tales of the Shire We Build Our Home in Idyllic Village. Here's First Trailer for Life-Sim in Lord of the Rings Universe

'Welcome Home, Hobbit!' In Tales of the Shire We Build Our Home in Idyllic Village. Here's First Trailer for Life-Sim in Lord of the Rings Universe

The first gameplay trailer for Tales of the Shire shows what the hobbit life simulator will look like. Details about the game have been revealed.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

April 23, 2024

'Welcome Home, Hobbit!' In Tales of the Shire We Build Our Home in Idyllic Village. Here's First Trailer for Life-Sim in Lord of the Rings Universe
Return to Moria - How to Get Khazadstone in Baranzibar

Return to Moria - How to Get Khazadstone in Baranzibar

Are you looking for Khazad stone in Return to Moria? You will have to search for it in Baranzibar.

How to

Damian Gacek

November 2, 2023

Return to Moria - How to Get Khazadstone in Baranzibar
How to Deal with a Horde in Return to Moria, Bug Explained

How to Deal with a Horde in Return to Moria, Bug Explained

In this guide we will tell you how to defend against hordes in LotR Return to Moria. If you have problems with many opponents, you should read our article.

How to

Damian Gacek

October 31, 2023

How to Deal with a Horde in Return to Moria, Bug Explained
Despair in Return to Moria Explained

Despair in Return to Moria Explained

In LotR Return to Moria you have to control morale so that you do not get despair status. From here you will learn how to do it.

How to

Agnes Adamus

October 31, 2023

Despair in Return to Moria Explained
Where to Find Khuzdul Forge in Return to Moria

Where to Find Khuzdul Forge in Return to Moria

If you got lost while searching for Khuzdul Forge in Return to Moria, we have information that will help you. Here you will learn more about the forge.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

October 31, 2023

Where to Find Khuzdul Forge in Return to Moria
Survival Game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Launches Today [Update]

Survival Game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Launches Today [Update]

Today, fans of The Lord of the Rings can return to Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria from Free Range Games, which will let you take on the role of dwarves, is coming to Epic Games Store.

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Maciej Gaffke

October 25, 2023

Survival Game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Launches Today [Update]
LotR Return to Moria - Steam and Console (PS5 and Xbox) Release Explained

LotR Return to Moria - Steam and Console (PS5 and Xbox) Release Explained

Do you want to learn more about Steam or console release of LotR Return to Moria? Read our article to learn more.

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Damian Gacek

October 24, 2023

LotR Return to Moria - Steam and Console (PS5 and Xbox) Release Explained
Lord of the Rings: Gollum Devs Got Burned Like Icarus but Keep Defending the Game

Lord of the Rings: Gollum Devs Got Burned Like Icarus but Keep Defending the Game

The developers of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum have denied rumors that an apology for the game's condition was written by ChatGPT. They also referred to various allegations supposed to explain the failure.

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Hubert Sledziewski

October 11, 2023

Lord of the Rings: Gollum Devs Got Burned Like Icarus but Keep Defending the Game
Apology for Gollum's Failure Written by ChatGPT; Devs Had No Idea (Rumor)

Apology for Gollum's Failure Written by ChatGPT; Devs Had No Idea (Rumor)

The apology from The Lord of the Rings: Gollum devs for the game's condition was allegedly written by ChatGPT - in addition, without their knowledge or consent. Former employees of Daedalic Entertainment explain why this project was doomed from the start.

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Hubert Sledziewski

October 9, 2023

Apology for Gollum's Failure Written by ChatGPT; Devs Had No Idea (Rumor)
Crusader Kings 3 And Lord of the Rings Make For a Delicious Mix

Crusader Kings 3 And Lord of the Rings Make For a Delicious Mix

Crusader Kings 3 may become a dream game for Tolkien fans. All thanks to the modification called LotR: Realms in Exile.

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Adrian Werner

September 24, 2023

Crusader Kings 3 And Lord of the Rings Make For a Delicious Mix
New Cozy The Lord of the Rings Game Offers Hobbit Life Experience

New Cozy The Lord of the Rings Game Offers Hobbit Life Experience

Private Division has released the first teaser for its upcoming Hobbit game. Tales of the Shire is expected to hit the market as early as next year.

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Maciej Gaffke

September 22, 2023

New Cozy The Lord of the Rings Game Offers Hobbit Life Experience
Lord of the Rings MMO Got New Character Class 16 Years After Launch

Lord of the Rings MMO Got New Character Class 16 Years After Launch

The Lord of the Rings Online will get a new character class, even though it's been more than 16 years since the release of this popular MMO. Now that's a long-lived game!

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Michal Ciezadlik

September 18, 2023

Lord of the Rings MMO Got New Character Class 16 Years After Launch