14 DAY TRIAL // Just a few hours ago, Codemasters and Turbine have announced the details of the first free update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. Book 9: Shores of Evendim is the first of many planned free updates to the world of Middle-earth, introducing an entirely new setting, over 100 additional quests, the battle for Helegrod raid, nine new monsters and major enhancements to monster play and the music system.
"The Lord of the Rings Online has taken the world by storm and we're thrilled with the community's response to the game," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. Shores of Evendim offers an enormous amount of content that delivers even more value to our subscribers."
As for David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online Gaming: "We are ecstatic to unveil the first in a long line of planned free updates to The Lord of the Rings Online," he said. "In just over six weeks, thousands of players have already experienced the world of Middle-earth."
Book 9: Shores of Evendim, will be available for free, beginning June 13, bringing the following new features:
Discover Evendim - About 100 miles north of the Shire, in northern Eriador, lies Evendim, a vast region dominated by the Lake Nenuial, the 'Lake of the Twilight'. On the southern shore, the ancient abandoned city of Ann￭minas - the former capital of the kingdom of Arnor - is well known amongst the Free Peoples. According to the Legends, amidst its ruins there are powerful artifacts and a great wealth now threatened by evil creatures and the nefarious forces lurking in Angmar.
Over 100 New Quests - The story continues for players as they aid the Fellowship and encounter new adventures, characters and monsters including the Rogm?l!
Raid in the Battle for Helegrod - Challege the fearsome dragon Thorog in a massive 24-player raid in the Misty Mountains.
Major Updates to the Music System - In addition to the new percussion and bass instruments, players can now utilize a new music notation system that enables them to compose music offline and upload it to your character in-game.
New Collectible Armour Sets - Seven new sets of epic armor enable players to gain progressive bonuses for each piece of armor worn from a set.
Looks like gamers of LOTR don't need to worry about bad-luck on the 13th of June huh? Be sure to keep posted by then. You never know what Codemasters and Turbine have prepared next.