Rumor: New Lord of the Rings Game in Development

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New Open-World Lord of the Rings Game in Development under Embracer Group’s Direction

A new Lord of the Rings game is reportedly in development, with an announcement potentially scheduled for as early as next week. This title is rumored to be a third-person, open-world adventure, aiming for an experience similar to Hogwarts Legacy. The project falls under Embracer Group’s ownership, which acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings brand and its video games in 2022. Development is a collaboration among multiple studios and has secured an estimated $100 million in funding from Abu Dhabi’s investment office, an entity linked to the UAE government. This information represents current speculation and does not necessarily reflect Portal Uai’s opinion. Since Embracer’s 2022 acquisition of The Lord of the Rings game rights, the brand’s gaming ventures have faced significant challenges. Several titles have either underperformed significantly, such as Lord of the Rings: Gollum and Heroes of Middle-earth, or received modest attention, like Return to Moria and Tales of the Shire. The last critically or commercially notable game was Middle-earth: Shadow of War, released in 2017, which also drew criticism for its microtransactions.

New Lord of the Rings Game and Movie in Development – A Significant Step for the Franchise in Interactive Entertainment

In related news for the franchise, a new Lord of the Rings movie is also on the horizon. It is set for release on December 17, 2023, and will feature the return of some actors from the original trilogy. This potential new game, therefore, marks a significant development for the Lord of the Rings universe in interactive entertainment. For more updates, follow The Game PlayersForLife channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram.

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