The next Lord of the Rings game arrives in September.
But that’s not all.
We’re rounding up everything we know about the new game ahead of launch.
Now Playing:The Lord of the Rings: Gollum 7 Things We Learned
Depending on what Daedalic means by a “few,” the game could still launch in 2022.
You need a javascript enabled online window to watch videos.
Want us to remember this setting for all your devices?
The story is officially canon and sheds new light on Gollum’s quest to reclaim the One Ring.
What is the story?
At this point, Gollum has lost the ring and is on a mission to get his precious back.
The story will cover Gollum’s time in the Dark Tower and his time with the elves of Mirkwood.
Why Gollum?
Of all the major Middle-earth characters, few would have guessed that Gollum would get his own video game.
He likes to avoid going head-to-head with enemies and instead opts to sneak around to get the upper hand.
Split personality
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum plays into the split-personality element of Gollum/Smeagol.
“One mind, two egos–you decide,” reads a line from the game’s description.
Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?
