The Lord of the Rings
Electronic Arts today announced a new partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of The Saul Zaentz Company, for the development of The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth, a new free-to-play mobile RPG coming this year. , during the summer of 2022.The game is defined as a "strategic, social and competitive experience" by Electronic Arts, so it is probably an RPG with strategic elements and social connections of some kind , obviously focusing on the fantasy world created by Tolkien.
"We are incredibly excited to partner with The Saul Zaentz Company and Middle-earth Enterprises on the next generation of mobile RPGs," said Malachi Boyle, Vice President of Mobile RPG for Electronic Arts. "The team is filled with fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and every day they bring their enormous passion and talent together to deliver an authentic experience to players.
Electronic Arts x Middle-earth Enterprises , image about the collaboration The combination of high fidelity graphics, cinematic animations and stylized art immerses players in the fantasy of Middle-earth where they will go head to head with their favorite characters. "
" We are excited to work again once with EA, this time to bring a mobile game exclusively inspired by Middle-earth as featured in J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works to his fans, "said Fredrica Drotos, Chief Brand & Licensing Officer for SZC's Middle-earth Enterprises. "It is an honor to work with the talented team at Capital Games, whose knowledge and love of history is palpable throughout the game."
The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth will feature a significant focus on storytelling and will have a turn-based combat system. Other features include "deep collection systems", possibly referring to an internal crafting system for upgrading weapons and armor, and a large roster of characters from the vast universe of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit .
The title in question is also the first mobile game developed by EA inspired by the plots, places, characters and history of the literary works of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is expected to enter limited regional beta testing this summer.
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EA Announces Free Lord of the Rings Mobile Game
Electronic Arts and Middle-earth Enterprises announced on Monday an upcoming free mobile game called The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth. With the role-playing game, Lord of the Rings fans can look forward to experiencing the iconic universe in a whole new way.
The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is a Collectible RPG with strategic and social elements. The game will feature immersive storytelling with iconic plot lines, turn-based combat and a selection of characters from both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to battle the evils of Middle-earth.
'The team is filled with fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and each day they bring their tremendous passion and talents together to deliver an authentic experience for players,' Malachi Boyle, vice president of mobile RPG for Electronic Arts, said in a statement. 'The combination of high-fidelity graphics, cinematic animations, and stylized art immerses players in the fantasy of Middle-earth where they'll go head-to-head with their favorite characters.'
Little is known about the game currently, but according to EA, it'll require an internet connection and include some in-game purchases. The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is expected to enter limited regional beta testing this summer.
CNET will provide updates as more information becomes available.