Here’s everything we know about the new Lord of the Rings game

Exciting news for LOTR fans

There have been LOTR games for decades, with the most recent Middle-Earth games in the 2010s.

Since Middle-Earth: Shadow of War released in 2017, there arguably hasn't been a good The Lord of the Rings game, as titles such as The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and Tales of the Shire did not really live up to expectations.

What do we know so far about a new Lord of the Rings game?

Insider Gaming reported in September 2025 that a new The Lord of the Rings game is in the works and has been for “some time”.

According to its sources, the game will be a third-person action title that in a way is designed to “compete with Hogwarts Legacy”.

Reportedly the game will be at least partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) with a number of further parties involved, including studios Embracer, Revenge and others. Embracer has had the rights to the IP since 2022.

A new The Lord of the Rings game has not yet been officially confirmed, however.

There is no indication yet of a release date for a new game, while it also depends what platforms the game could release on.

At present, a new The Lord of the Rings game would likely release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, but there is also a potential Nintendo Switch 2 release.