Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms
The Lord of the Rings: War in the Rings, a game originally released for the Xbox 360, has been unexpectedly released on modern platforms.
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The game, originally released for the Xbox 360, is now available as a remastered edition with co-op support. According to Polygon.com, the game's release was a surprise, with no prior announcement.
Aspyr, the publisher, has also teased more classic Lord of the Rings games coming soon. The game's release on Steam marks its return after many years.
Nintendo Everything and ixbt.games both confirm the game's availability on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and Steam respectively. Wolfsgamingblog.com adds that Aspyr has hinted at more remasters in the pipeline.
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Coverage (7)
- More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Are Coming GameSpot · 1d ago
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Gets Surprise Remaster After 15 Years Inven Global · 2d ago
- PS3 Lord of the Rings Action RPG War in the North Suddenly Returns, Out Now on PS5 Push Square · 2d ago
- 'Lord of the Rings: War in the North' Just Shadow Dropped, and More Remasters Have Been Teased Polygon.com · 2d ago
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, out today Nintendo Everything · 2d ago
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Returns to Steam After Many Years - Remaster Available with Co-op Support ixbt.games · 2d ago
- Aspyr Says More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming wolfsgamingblog.com · 2d ago
The obvious questions
What platforms is 'Lord of the Rings: War in the North' available on?
The game is available on the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Is this the original version of the game?
No, this is a remastered edition with co-op support.
Has Aspyr announced any other Lord of the Rings games?
Aspyr has teased more classic Lord of the Rings games coming soon.
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