Summary
- The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a new survival crafting game set in Middle-earth, focusing on the Dwarven homeland of Moria.
- Players will have the option to play alone or with friends, with multiplayer co-op gameplay available for up to 8 players on PC and 4 players on consoles.
- The game offers a unique experience each time with its use of procedural generation to create the mines, and will expand on the lore and history of the Dwarves in Middle-earth.
Free Range Games has launched The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria as 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, including The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and EA's Heroes of Middle-earth. Now, the newest game sends players on a Dwarven adventure.
The Lord of the Rings has 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's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and 2017's Shadow of War. The franchise also collaborated with Magic: The Gathering this year, including the coveted one-of-a-kind "The One Ring" card. Now, a new Lord of the Rings game puts the focus on the Dwarven homeland of Moria.
Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games officially announced the release of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria as 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 Moria establishes itself as a survival crafting game, mixing survival gameplay when exploring the mines with town building mechanics. Return to Moria also launches on PS5 on December 5th and Xbox Series X/S early next year.
Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Release Dates
- PC - Available now
- PS5 - December 5
- Xbox - 2024
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is set to offer players a wide variety of ways to play, both alone and with friends. Return to Moria features 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 Moria looks to shine a light on a unique part of Middle-earth lore. Set in the fourth age of the Lord of the Rings' world following the fall of Sauron, the game follows the Dwarven people rebuilding their kingdom 70 years after the destruction of the One Ring. Return to Moria is also expected to expand on the lore and history of the Dwarves following the events of the Lord of the Rings film 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 Moria is available now for PC, with a PS5 version releasing on December 5th and an Xbox Series X/S version in early 2024.