14 DAY TRIAL // In a surprising turn of events, a brand-new The Lord of the Rings game that we’ve never heard of has just been unveiled in the Epic Games Summer Showcase during Summer Game Fest. Developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games have revealed The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth.
The game follows the Dwarves of Middle-earth as they embark on an original adventure to reclaim and restore their Dwarven homeland of Moria. The story takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players take control of a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria.
Your quest will require delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures. Throughout their adventures, players will join forces to survive, craft, build and explore the iconic, sprawling mines.
“We at Free Range Games are absolutely thrilled to finally reveal The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. J.R.R. Tolkien and all of his creations within Middle-earth are near and dear to our hearts, and this project presents an amazing opportunity to create new experiences born from one of the greatest stories ever told. We are pouring a lot of passion into the game to give players an unforgettable experience,” said Chris Scholz, CEO of Free Range Games.
According to developers, the game will offer endless experiences by featuring a procedurally generated Dwarven realm of Moria, so no two adventures will be alike, and every expedition is traversable either solo or online with companions. Players will be able to mine to craft greater gear and resources, although you’ll have to be careful since mining makes noise, and noise might awaken the dangers below.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will be available exclusively on PC via the Epic Games Store when it launches in Spring 2023.
