Today, EA and Capital Games announced the launch date for The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth mobile game and released a new gameplay trailer!
Set for a May 10th release, The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is a turn-based strategy combat, free-to-play RPG based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit works. This trailer showcases the first official gameplay footage for the game since last year’s reveal, giving us a glimpse into the combat, character development, various gameplay modes, as well as a sneak peek into some of the new races, factions and stories being introduced.
EA is also announcing that the pre-registration for game is currently open via the game’s EA Mobile site for players looking to be the first to know more about the upcoming launch, receive behind-the-scenes content, receive exclusive offers and more!
In the meantime, check out the trailer below!
Here’s the press release…
EA and Capital Games, experts in RPG mobile gaming based on beloved franchises, announced the upcoming launch date for The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth, releasing a new gameplay trailer in celebration of the news. The latest video provides an extended look at the turn-based strategy combat for the free-to-download mobile RPG based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit works by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game will be launching on May 10, 2023 on Apple devices via iOS and Android-based mobile devices, but fans and players can pre-register now.
Showcasing the first official gameplay footage for The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth since the game’s reveal last year, the trailer gives fans and mobile game players a sneak peak into a stylized realism art style. Wanderers, warriors, wizards, and others show how the game leans on the existing lore to capture the essence of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit; creating new stories from the Tolkien universe while also expanding it to create a more diverse and inclusive Middle-earth. The video also demonstrates Story, PVP, and other gameplay modes.
Pre-registration for The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is currently open here for players looking to be the first to know more about the upcoming launch, receive behind-the-scenes content, exclusive offers, and more!
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, the turn-based combat, and much more is in store.