The Lord of the Rings Online™
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
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June 6, 2012
14 years and 60 days ago
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Very Positive23,040 reviews81.4%
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | Standing Stone Games is part of publicly traded EG7. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Daybreak Game Company LLC is part of publicly traded EG7. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Daybreak Game Company LLC is part of publicly traded EG7. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Daybreak Game Company LLC provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | A major corporate or media franchise is central to this product. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | Daybreak Game Company LLC is listed as a separate publisher for this release. |
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14 itemsAbout the Game
In The Lord of the Rings Online™, join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the faithful online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth. From the crumbling, shadowed ruins of Weathertop to the ageless, golden wood of Lothlórien, immerse yourself in Middle-earth as you have never seen it before. Visit the peaceful, verdant fields of the Shire, brave the dark depths of the Mines of Moria, and raise a pint at the Prancing Pony in Bree!
Key Features:
- Explore the Massive World of Middle-earth: Immerse yourself in the award-winning recreation of the beloved fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien through renowned locations including the Shire, the Mines of Moria, and Lothlórien.
- Create & Advance Your Hero: Advance to the highest levels with boundless character customization possibilities. Choose from a vast array of races, classes, and professions, plus earn countless titles, skills, and traits, direct from the stories of Middle-earth.
- Solo & Co-op Skirmishes: Dive into instant adventure alongside friends or customizable AI soldiers in exciting, scalable battles!
- Legendary Items: Design and customize your own legendary weapons of immense power like Bilbo’s Sting or Gandalf’s Glamdring!
- Play as a Monster: Fight as a servant of Sauron against other players in intense PvMP Combat!
- Craft Your Own Gear: Farm crops in the fertile fields of the Shire or let your hammer ring in the Dwarven halls Ered Luin.
- Free Online Play: No monthly fees required.
