In an interview made available to Middle-earth Center exclusively, Snowblind Studio head Ryan Geithman reveals the first information on War in the North’s co-op, clearing up some of the questions that had been raised in the community.War in the North will not only feature online multiplayer co-op, there will also be the possibility to play with a friend in split-screen co-op:

The WarInTheNorth.com News Team members are big fans of the community at the Middle-earth Center and we’re happy to pass along an exclusive bit of news about the game to Freek and the rest of the staff at MEC.

WITN: Fans are excited about the three-player co-op, but have questions as to how it’ll work from a technical standpoint. What can they expect?
Ryan Geithman [Snowblind Studio Head]: I’ve been reading the forums and had noticed that question coming up, too. I think our fans will be excited to know that we fully support same console co-op (split screen).

WITN: Awesome, so two-player “couch co-op” is in. Great to hear. How else can people play?
Ryan G.: Any combination of three players, basically—Two on one console and another on a third, or 3 consoles networked, etc.

WITN: Thanks Ryan! We’re sure our fans will be glad to know they have a number of options.

Also, Snowblind Studios confirmed to us that a singleplayer mode will indeed also be featured, giving players the choice on whether they want to play with friends or on their own. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set for a release on PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. Find out more about the game by checking our news archive and our special information page. Discuss it on our forums.

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Comments:

Yams In a can:

That is really nice. It's nice to hear about a co-op, especially since so many have not included it. And lets face it, Lord of the Rings is definitely a co-op game :P.

vampero:

Cool now me and the GF can play at the same time!!8)

Freek:

Yeah the split-screen along with a 3rd player via online sounds great!

Bareandir:

Nice MEC, keep the news comming :)!

Cheeky Hobbit:

Is that an in-game screenshot?

Freek:

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheeky Hobbit

Is that an in-game screenshot?

That's concept art.

Cheeky Hobbit:

Oh. When you click on it full-size it looks like an in-game screenshot.

zach:

Looks like Osgiliath to me.

LOTR PO:

Any information when in 2011 Snowblind planning release? First half or late next year? Hopefully first half, can't wait almost 2 years! :D
Looking forward to E3 this year. Hopefully we'll see some gameplay :P

zach:

Nope no specifics but E3 may hold lots of news. ;)

Mithrandir7:

Very cool information, and a great big thanks to SB for the interview. We're all definitely looking forward to E3 :)

Edheldae:

Cool, now I can look forward to playing this a bit more. Always good to get my wife hooked on the same titles so we don't have ta fight for screen time.

EmThor:

Thx for the info, every tiny bit counts!

kylej13:

Rated M? I probably won't be buying it then.

zach:

Rated M doesn't mean that it will be excessively gory or anything. Halo is rated M and it doesn't have near the amount of blood of other M rated games, such as Gears of War.

Yams In a can:

Quote: Originally Posted by Edheldae

Cool, now I can look forward to playing this a bit more. Always good to get my wife hooked on the same titles so we don't have ta fight for screen time.

You have a gaming wife? XD

kylej13:

Quote: Originally Posted by zach

Rated M doesn't mean that it will be excessively gory or anything. Halo is rated M and it doesn't have near the amount of blood of other M rated games, such as Gears of War.

I hope so. And blood, gore, and violence had better be the only thing it's rated M for.

zach:

A darker story wouldn't be bad. One that shows the true situation of those up in the north.

Freek:

There is mention of a troll chewing on someone's head with blood pouring out...