New Lord of the Rings game in development; Report

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Aims to rival Hogwarts Legacy
The fans and gamers, get ready! There is some adventure brewing in the Middle-earth. According to Insider Gaming, there is a new third-person Lord of the Rings game in development.
This project is getting backed by Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), with funding of around $100 million on the table. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Know more details about the Lord of the Rings game
From Insider Gaming, the reports also say that there is a possible chance that we might see things go official next week. For now, major things have been kept in the dark.
Although this is going to be a third-person action title and is designed to go toe-to-toe with Hogwarts Legacy.
Fans are already imagining exploring Tolkien’s world with immersive gameplay, epic quests, Hobbit-like adventures and perhaps some wizardry of its own.
There are multiple studios involved in the project, including Embracer Group (which snagged the LOTR video game rights for nearly $400 million back in 2022) and Revenge, among others. Both studios, for now, have been keeping quiet and dismissing this information as rumors and speculations.
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Final Conclusion
There is no better time for an actual good Lord of the Rings game. This franchise is already popular with books, films and TV series, but now might be a good chance for a video game as well.
Hogwarts Legacy was a major successful title based on Harry Potter games. Especially for the Potterheads, who loved the magic, open-world, missions, monsters, dragon fights and more.
Lord of the Rings is one of the best written fiction out there and a great game on this might do some wonders.
FAQs
When will the new Lord of the Rings game be announced?
The deal could be made official soon, possibly as early as next week after September 30, 2025, according to sources.
Who is funding the new Lord of the Rings game?
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is set to provide around $100 million, with internal funding covering development so far.
What type of game is the new Lord of the Rings title?
It’s described as a third-person action game, designed to compete with titles like Hogwarts Legacy.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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