Lord of the Rings Action RPG Gets Surprise Remaster Release
The 2011 co-op action RPG, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, has been surprise-released in a remastered Legacy Edition. This updated version features enhancements like 60 FPS support, improved UI, and modern controls for current-gen consoles and PC. Aspyr Media, owned by Embracer, has indicated this is the first of several planned Lord of the Rings game re-releases.
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A forgotten old co-op Lord of the Rings game has been unexpectedly remastered and re-released, and there's a promise of more to come
Aspyr has released a remastered 'Legacy Edition' of the 2011 co-op action RPG, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. This updated version features 60 FPS support, improved UI, and bug fixes. Warner Bros. has teased that this is the first of several classic Lord of the Rings game re-releases planned from Aspyr.
Överraskning! The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition har släppts
Aspyr has surprise-released a remastered version of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This Legacy Edition features higher resolution and frame rates, improved controls, a clearer UI, and the ability to switch characters mid-game. Aspyr also announced plans to re-release more older Lord of the Rings titles.
A long-lost Lord of the Rings action RPG makes a surprise return to Steam
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, an action RPG originally released in 2011, has returned to Steam in a new Legacy Edition. Developed by Aspyr, which is owned by Embracer (also owner of Middle-earth Enterprises), this updated version includes enhancements like hot-swappable characters, a refined interface, and bug fixes. The game is currently available on Steam with a 10% launch discount.
PS5 Remaster of 2011 Action RPG Surprise Drops on PlayStation Store
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, a remastered version of the 2011 action RPG, has launched on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Snowblind Studios and published by Aspyr, the Legacy Edition features optimized performance, modern upgrades like gyro controls and a new autosave feature, and enhanced co-op gameplay for up to three players. It is available for $19.99 with a 10% launch discount until August 24.
15 years later, delisted Lord of the Rings action RPG resurfaces with a remastered version on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series…
Aspyr Media has surprise-released a remastered version of the 2011 action RPG, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This 'Legacy Edition' includes modern enhancements such as refined enemy-target locking, improved UI, autosave, and gyro controls. Aspyr also teased future releases from the beloved franchise.
The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North – Legacy Edition Shadow Drops On Xbox And More
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition has been surprise-released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £16.74. This updated version of the 2011 action RPG includes modern improvements such as 60 FPS support, refined targeting, and an improved interface. The game allows up to three players to join online or two players locally for co-op action.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition Gets Shadow Drop on Modern Consoles and PC
A new re-release of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has been unexpectedly launched for modern consoles and PC. The Legacy Edition is now available for players on these platforms.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition Has Just Been Shadow-Dropped
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition has been released. The article notes the unexpected digital drop of the game.
2011 The Lord Of The Rings Game Gets Surprise Re-Release Today
Aspyr Media has surprise-released a new edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, originally developed by Snowblind Studios in 2011. The Legacy edition is now available for $20 on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring updated co-op and solo play options. Embracer Group, which owns the rights, has teased a revival of The Lord of the Rings games.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, out today
Aspyr has announced The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition, an updated version of the 2011 action RPG, which is available today for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The Legacy Edition includes local split-screen and online co-op, deep RPG progression, and features familiar characters and locations from Tolkien's legendarium.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is Out Now With 4K/60 FPS Support
Aspyr Media has released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, featuring support for up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS. The updated version is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, offering hack-and-slash combat for up to three players, both locally and online. The game is currently discounted to $17.99 until August 25th.
Forgotten Lord Of The Rings video game looks like it's making a comeback
Evidence suggests a remaster of the 2011 Lord of the Rings game, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, may be in development. Steam metadata was updated with a codename, and the developer Aspyr, known for remasters, was found in associated files. The game was originally released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
