The Lord of the Rings Online

The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) is a free-to-play MMORPG set in Tolkien's Middle-earth. The game launched in 2007 as Shadows of Angmar and is today developed further by Standing Stone Games. Players create their own characters, explore regions such as the Shire, Bree, Moria and Mordor, and experience quest chains in parallel to the events of The Lord of the Rings.

LOTRO combines a continuously developed online world with story quests, professions, instances, group content and optional PvMP. The base game can be played for free. Expansions, VIP benefits and additional content are available separately.

The Lord of the Rings Online was released for PC on Apr 24, 2007 and continues as a free-to-play MMORPG. The expansion The Wolves of Mordor was released on Oct 28, 2026 with Update 50.

The new content includes three regions in Draugardh, the epic story "...and the Verses of Victory", over 200 quests, 90 deeds and 30 missions. Survival Instincts adds to character development, while Neighbours expands living in Middle-earth.

The Lord of the Rings Online is available as a native game for PC. The current distribution takes place via the official LOTRO client and Steam, among others.

No native console version has been announced. That is why only the PC version is available.

As an MMORPG, LOTRO combines open exploration with quest chains, character development, professions, instances and cooperative battles. Many regions are based on Tolkien's Middle-earth and run in parallel to the known events of the War of the Ring.

The long-term game model continues to grow through expansions and major updates. Alongside classic group and solo content, housing, seasonal events and PvMP are among the systems that are continuously maintained.

The Wolves of Mordor was released for the PC version of LOTRO on Oct 28, 2026. The expansion takes you to Draugardh with its three regions Heledhris, Parth Rhavas and Nan Ogol. There, ancient werewolves and Sauron's remaining servants threaten the inhabitants of Mordor.

More than 200 quests, 90 deeds and 30 missions accompany the new story "...and the Verses of Victory". It begins for characters from level 160 with Ranger Orthonn at the stables of Minas Tirith at midsummer.

Survival Instincts adds to character development in The Wolves of Mordor. Characters learn new tactics, abilities and upgrades in Draugardh, which can be combined for different playstyles.

The system expands existing classes with further options for customisation and is closely linked to exploring the new regions.

Neighbours expands housing with NPC companions who can move into your home. Relationships develop through stories, gifts and daily tasks. Personality traits and changing moods affect interactions.

The additional residents combine the existing housing with their own social development.