Amazon Games has announced they are working on a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, the MMO adventure will feature stories from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings literary trilogy.
Amazon Games Orange County is leading the development after the tech company giant struck a deal with Middle-earth Enterprises. “We’re committed to bringing players high-quality games, whether through original IPs or long-beloved ones like The Lord of the Rings,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games.
Amazon Games will publish the game globally for PC and consoles. A release date for the game would be announced at a later time. “Bringing players a fresh take on The Lord of the Rings has long been an aspiration for our team, and we’re honored and grateful that Middle-earth Enterprises is entrusting us with this iconic world.
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