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Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the direct sequel to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and has players once again controlling Talion on a mission to keep Sauron from controlling the world.

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Action RPG
Released
October 10, 2017
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Developer(s)
Monolith
Publisher(s)
Warner Bros. Games
Engine
lithtech
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer

Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.

In Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, nothing will be forgotten.

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