The Lord of the Rings Online News

The latest update to the long-running Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO), Update 36: Gondor Renewed, was launched today, opening a new chapter in the story set in the world of Middle-earth. This update is of special note as it introduces the refreshed realm of King’s Gondor East and a fresh storyline, ‘The Song of …

Community Manager Assures Fans that The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) is not going anywhere Since the announcement of Amazon Games’ new The Lord of the Rings MMO, players of The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) have voiced concerns about the future of their beloved game. Yesterday, LOTRO’s Community Manager, Cordovan, took to …

Update 36 for The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) has entered its beta testing phase on the Bullroarer test server. This update brings forth a plethora of new content, including the introduction of King’s Gondor, a level 140 region set after the Battle of Pelennor Fields and the Great Wedding of Aragorn and Arwen. …

As Middle-earth prepares to celebrate another year of The Lord of the Rings Online, players can look forward to the Anniversary Festival event, full of fun activities, quests, and rewards. The Anniversary Festival takes place in various locations throughout Middle-earth, including The Party Tree in The Shire, Bree, Thorin’s Hall, and more. Players should begin …

The Lord of the Rings Online has just released its latest update, “Return to Carn Dûm,” on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023. The update includes exciting new content that will take players on a journey through re-imagined Carn Dûm, where they will fight against the Iron Crown and its minions. One of the highlights of the …

Players of The Lord of the Rings Online’s Delving system have reason to be excited for the upcoming Return to Carn Dum expansion, as Systems Designer Mitth recently shared details about the new changes to the system in a developer diary. The changes to the system are broken down into four categories, starting with general …

The Lord of the Rings Online has just released Update 34.2. The update comes with a range of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for players. One of the most notable changes is the return of the Ill Omens Skirmish Event, which begins on Thursday, February 2nd and runs until Tuesday, …

The developer OnnMacMahal has announced changes to the Warden class in an upcoming update for the game. The Warden class is structured around the use of gambit skills, but the current state of the class faces issues such as a lack of defensive cooldown abilities and underutilized gambit chains. The class also has a large …

The Lord of the Rings Online is set to have a big year in 2023, according to a letter to the players from Lead Systems Designer Allan “Orion” Maki. In the letter, Maki outlined the ambitious goals for the game in the upcoming year, which include updating existing systems and experiences, expanding the game world, …

The latest update for the popular game Lord of the Rings, Update 34.1.2, has made significant changes to Delvings, reducing the difficulty for players. In the update, Dread has been reduced in high-tier Delvings, making it less punishing for players. Additionally, the Delving Malice “Sauron’s Defence I” no longer auto-stacks, and an issue with “Sauron’s …

The Lord of the Rings Online has been around for over one and a half decades. Player numbers were in decline for a long time for the veteran MMO but the game has had a resurgence in players over the last year. The game was released in 2007, and it has received several updates over …

The new Delving system is designed to increase the risk but also reward players undertaking “Before the Shadow” missions. In a recent developer blog post, we get a peek at this new system and how it will work, and what benefits it will bring to players. Delvings are a new mechanic debuting with Before the …