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Lord of the Rings Online subscription rate hikes set to finally hit next month
Standing Stone Games will increase the subscription rates for Lord of the Rings Online's multi-month plans starting October 14th. The three-month sub will rise to $14, the six-month to $13, and the 12-month to $12, while the one-month price remains $15. Players can lock in current rates through December 31st, 2027, by subscribing before October 13th.
Lord of the Rings Online begins testing Wolves of Mordor’s neighbours system
Standing Stone Games has begun testing the new neighbours system for Lord of the Rings Online's upcoming Wolves of Mordor expansion. This system allows players to interact with neighbours, give and receive gifts, and complete daily quests. The studio is also previewing the expansion and answering community questions.
Dungeons and Dragons Online begins testing a major balance pass, including a new enhancement tree feat
Dungeons and Dragons Online has begun testing a major balance pass as part of Update 82, which includes global weapon combat changes, Reaper adjustments, and a rework of monster damage reduction. The studio, Standing Stone Games, is also introducing a new feat called 'Lock In' for two-handed weapon users.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Siege of Mirkwood
This analysis revisits the Siege of Mirkwood expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, which was released in 2009. Despite being smaller in scope than its predecessor, Mines of Moria, it introduced the significant Skirmish system and marked the last expansion before the game went free-to-play. While not widely popular, the expansion's legacy is tied to its innovative systems and narrative connections to subsequent content.
Lord of the Rings Online sits down for a housing Q&A meeting with the community
Standing Stone Games held a Q&A session regarding the player housing system in Lord of the Rings Online. Discussions covered the new neighbor system coming with the Wolves of Mordor expansion, potential housing hook consolidations, and the consideration of adding apartments to the game.
Lord of the Rings Online changes up its final schedule for the progression servers and sells a new patron’s coffer
Standing Stone Games has revised the schedule for Lord of the Rings Online's Angmar and Mordor progression servers, extending the level 130 cap and allowing free player transfers until the end of March. The servers will now reach level 140 by early February. Additionally, new 'Promised Allies' patron's coffer bundles featuring cosmetic items and a loyal hound dog are now available for purchase.
DDO adds new Terror of Demogorgon quest while LOTRO tests new Lua plugin improvements
Standing Stone Games is adding a new quest, 'Raiding the Raiders,' to the Terror of Demogorgon expansion for Dungeons and Dragons Online as part of Update 81.2. Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings Online is receiving PvP adjustments and bug fixes in Update 49.4, with Update 49.5 on the Bullroarer test server previewing new Lua Plugin functionality.
Lord of the Rings Online Q&A video talks about Wolves of Mordor, new legendary servers, and more
Standing Stone Games released a Q&A video addressing questions about the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online expansion, Wolves of Mordor. The video touched on new regions, mechanics like Neighbour and Survival Instincts, and potential future content for legendary servers. Developers also hinted at future expansions into Nurn and Rhun and ongoing work on Beorning forms.
Lord of the Rings Online’s summer Farmers Faire festival returns with new High-land rewards
The Lord of the Rings Online's annual Farmers Faire festival has returned, offering players a variety of activities including quests, horse races, fishing, and seasonal instances. This year's event introduces new "High-land" themed rewards such as cosmetic outfits, a backpack, and unique mounts. The festival is currently running and will continue until September 8th.
Lord of the Rings Online will sunset its current legendary servers, Angmar and Mordor, in 2027
Standing Stone Games has announced that the legendary servers for Lord of the Rings Online, Angmar and Mordor, will be sunsetting in early 2027. The final update for these servers is expected in January 2027, with free character transfers to production servers beginning at that time and continuing through March 30, 2027. This marks the end of these specific server types, though it may signal the potential introduction of new legendary servers in the future.
LOTRO Legendarium: Wolves of Mordor is the most exciting LOTRO announcement in years
The author expresses excitement for the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online expansion, The Wolves of Mordor, calling it the most interesting announcement in years. The expansion will feature three new zones in Mordor, a new neighbor system tied to player housing, and a region-based progression system called Survival Instincts. While acknowledging potential challenges in execution, the author is optimistic about the expansion's potential to revitalize the game.
Dungeons and Dragons Online added Jimothy as a hidden quest, and players already found him
Dungeons and Dragons Online has added a hidden quest featuring a character named Jimothy, following its tease at Gencon. The latest patch, version 81.1, also includes bug fixes and improvements for the Terror of Demogorgon expansion. Players have already located the hidden quest, with details available on the forums.
Lord of the Rings Online promises its new neighbour system won’t use AI/LLMs to generate conversations
Standing Stone Games has clarified that the upcoming neighbour system for Lord of the Rings Online's housing will not utilize AI or LLMs for NPC conversations. The system is designed as NPC visitors with their own stories, intended to be accessible to a broad player base. The developer also addressed recent bugs making solo missions and delvings more difficult, promising a fix in the next update.
Lord of the Rings Online’s latest update adjusts the Angmarim Sorceress and the Pelennor instance cluster
Standing Stone Games has released a new update for Lord of the Rings Online, focusing on adjustments to the Angmarim Sorceress and the Pelennor instance cluster. The update improves gear rewards for on-level players in Pelennor instances and nerfs them for farmers, while also introducing new gear for Brawler and Mariner classes. Additionally, Ushkudâsh in the Garden of Corpses has been nerfed, and the Champ class's blood rage has been fixed.
Lord of the Rings Online reveals its ambitious Wolves of Mordor expansion with two new systems
Standing Stone Games announced Lord of the Rings Online's 2026 expansion, The Wolves of Mordor, which will introduce new zones, enemies, and two new systems: Neighbours for NPC relationship building and Survival Instincts for account-wide progression. The expansion is slated for release later this year and will kick off a new epic book series called Verses of Victory.
LOTRO Legendarium: The pros and cons of home ownership in LOTRO in 2026
This article discusses the pros and cons of player housing in The Lord of the Rings Online, examining the benefits of personalizing a space and accessing in-game amenities against the drawbacks of upkeep fees, limited decoration options, and the time investment required. While acknowledging the system's limitations, the author ultimately recommends trying it out for a deeper engagement with the game world.
LOTRO Legendarium: Even more helpful tips to assist in your Middle-earth journeys
This guide offers helpful tips for players of The Lord of the Rings Online, covering UI customization, weapon aura application, efficient slayer deed completion, shared storage usage, passive virtue development, item bauble conversion, fashion tips, and placing pets in player housing. The column aims to make journeys through Middle-earth more productive and enjoyable.
Lord of the Rings Online drops its PvP-centric Update 49 with the new Angmarim Sorceress class
Standing Stone Games has released Update 49: In Good Company for Lord of the Rings Online, introducing the new Angmarim Sorceress class primarily for its Player versus Player content. The update also enhances the PvP infamy and glory system, reopens the Delving of Frór, and adds new siege warfare options. Additionally, the item level cap for legendary items has been raised to 565 for all players.
Dungeons & Dragons Online’s Terror of Demogorgon expansion gets a July 22 release date
The Terror of Demogorgon expansion for Dungeons & Dragons Online will be released on July 22nd. This expansion introduces the Duergar race, 13 new dungeons, the Underdark region, a new raid, and raises the level cap to 36. Players will explore Gravenhollow and confront the Demon Lord Demogorgon.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.