Turbine announced today that the next expansion for Lotr:O would be located in Mirkwood! The Siege of Mirkwood concludes Volume II of the Lord of the Rings: Online. When the expansion launches this fall it will bring a new region, including the dark dungeons of Dol Guldor. In addition the level cap will be raised once again, from 60 to 65. The Siege of Mirkwood also introduces a new gameplay feature entitled: Skirmishes. Skirmishes are random and repeatable instances were players can lead a band of customized soldiers into battle.The skirmish mode can be played by yourself or with up to 11 other people.
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WESTWOOD, MA – September 4, 2009 – Turbine, Inc. today unveiled The Lord of the Rings Online™: Siege of Mirkwood™, the digital expansion to the award-winning massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG). Siege of Mirkwood will expand the online world of Middle-earth where players will join forces to press further eastward into the dark, foreboding and treacherous forest of Mirkwood and take part in the epic conclusion to Volume II of The Lord of the Rings Online. Siege of Mirkwood will be available as a digital download this Fall with an increased level cap, a new region including the legendary evil fortress of Dol Goldur, major enhancements to combat and Legendary Items and the introduction of Skirmishes, a new system where players will train customizable soldiers and take them into battle as part of the War of the Ring.
“2009 has been a year of unprecedented growth for The Lord of the Rings Online and the launch of Siege of Mirkwood will end the year with a bang,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. “As the game expands east of the Misty Mountains, players will face the raging war and shadow that has spread across Middle-earth and the new Skirmish system will thrust players and their soldiers into the War of the Ring.”
NEW FEATURES:
- The Epic Conclusion to Volume II: Mines of Moria™ – Under the command of Celeborn and Galadriel, players will fight through vast armies of Orcs alongside the Elves of Lórien in a battle that will take them to Dol Guldur, the fortress of the Ringwraiths. This update includes Book 9 and the Epilogue to the sweeping epic tale begun with the award-winning Mines of Moria expansion.
- Increased Level Cap — Players will be able advance their characters up to level 65, gaining access to new traits, virtues, skills and class quests.
- Answer the Call of War! – Jump into the heat of battle with the new Skirmishes feature. Skirmishes offer endless action in repeatable, randomized instances where players can create and lead customizable soldiers into battle, training them to greater skill as they earn victories against the forces of shadow. Answer the call of war wherever violence erupts with the new “World Join” function that lets players and their fellowships band together to fight in various locations throughout Middle-earth.
- Take up Arms! – Infiltrate the dark jails, deadly arenas and savage stables of Dol Guldur, the fortress of the Ringwraiths, and strike a blow against Sauron’s forces in new 3 and 6-player instances. Call upon your fellows to adventure into the most deadly 12-player raid yet and face the ultimate challenge – the Nazgûl Lord!
- Major Gameplay Enhancements – Turbine continues to improve the award-winning experience of LOTRO with major improvements to the combat and Legendary Items systems. Players will experience improved responsiveness when in the heat of battle. Players will also be able to create and craft their own customized Second and Third Age Legendary Items from raw materials and grow their weapons’ power to level 60. Achieve new Legacies, new titles, and a fourth Runic slot that will make Legendary Items even more unique and powerful.
The Lord of the Rings Online is an award-winning MMORPG that delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the picturesque surroundings of the Shire to Moria, the great underground realm to the menace of Mirkwood, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before. The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood will be available as a digital download this Fall. Details regarding Siege of Mirkwood’s pricing and availability will be unveiled soon. For more information or to download a free trial, visit www.lotro.com/mirkwood.
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Ilaras of The Dunedain:
Thats awesome! I am offically positive that I want LotRO... sounds brilliant.
Samus1111111:
sounds awesome, but I was kinda hoping for Rohan :(, oh well, maybe next time :D
Ilaras of The Dunedain:
Why not just do all of Middle Earth???
Yams In a can:
It will take too long, so they are doing it bit by bit.
Mithrandir7:
God every time I hear of one of these expansions I want to get the game but then again I never end up doing it. This sounds pretty cool though :P
Arvedui:
Hooray!!!! :D Sounds really AWESOME
Ilaras of The Dunedain:
XD.... Must buy
zach:
Ilaras of The Dunedain:
Oh I thought there was fast travel. :P K never mind small portions is a good thing.
Samus1111111:
there is fast travel, zach was just saying that if you only walked, it would take a long time
zach:
Yes there is fast travel. Although you must first find the stable to fast travel there.
Freek:
I still wish they'd add the Grey Havens & Tower hills :)
Dante:
Ilaras of The Dunedain:
Oh... lol
Yeah the Grey Havens would be cool.
zach:
Khranashil:
Awesome!