EA and Capital Games have announced that their mobile collaboration, The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth, is ready for release. Developers revealed that iOS and Android fans will be able to get their hands on the game beginning May 10th. Players are invited to pre-register their interest in the game in order to be kept up to date on the latest news. Pre-registration is available here.
To celebrate the big news, developers released a trailer showcasing gameplay for the first time. Viewers will get a peek into the “stylized realism art style” and see iconic character archetypes. These include wanderers, warriors, wizards, and others. According to the team, the game leans on the existing canon to “capture the essence” of Tolkien’s fantasy world. However, it’s not all known stories players will explore. Developers are also creating new stories from the universe to expand it and create a “more inclusive and diverse Middle-earth.”
Viewers will also see a smattering of story activities, PvP battles, and other gameplay modes that will ship with the game’s launch.
Check out the official site of The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth to learn more.
About The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth
As the player discovers a mysteriously abandoned new Ring of Power, visions of their potential journey flash before our eyes – battles, and adventures feature beloved and classic characters. Glimpses of the player menus detail hero preparation, team building, and exciting campaign selections. Customization, leveling, turn-based combat, and much more are in store.
The upcoming mobile game from EA Mobile and Capital Games will present new ways for fans and new players alike to experience beloved elements of the IP while creating their own novel experiences comes via the re-imagined “styled realism” The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth art style – highlighting the animated, fantastical and magical elements of our characters and world while remaining grounded in reality; and also allowing players to experience the stories “between the lines” of the original canon to expand on Tolkien’s texts.
