

Set in the Third Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War offers an immersive and faithful rendition of the fictional world of Arda and its vast array of characters – from the Ranger of the North, Aragorn, to the Elven Lord of Rivendell, Elrond.īased on their choices to side with good or evil, players can build either Fellowships or Warbands, and collaborate with other members on razor-sharp attack plans and deeply fortified defenses against their rivals. In this Geo-Strategic Seasonal Wargame, players will embark on new adventures to build armies for conquest and strategically expand their territory in pursuit of the One Ring. If you want to learn more about Rise to War, NetEase has explained what LOTR fans can expect in more detail: The game has been in beta for many months now, so there’s plenty of gameplay previews out there. One of the main appeals of Rise to War is the ability to collect a roster of your favourite heroes and villains to lead your armies. The setting, characters, and locations are all based on those from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit motion picture trilogies. Read more: EA’s Lord of the Rings games: where are they now? It’s a mobile strategy title that has you running quests and managing your kingdom, with the occasional 3D battle against other armies.

With a name like “Rise to War” you can already predict how this Lord of the Rings game may play out.
