Lord of the Rings on-line is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary this yr, releasing this previous week replace 35.1 (wow) and including a cool new raid alongside a bunch of upgrades and items for gamers. Whereas gamers long-ago plundered the Witch-king’s citadel at Angmar and deposed the wraiths dwelling there, it seems that like each different evil in Center-Earth they in all probability ought to have simply gone and chucked every little thing there in a volcano for good measure.
“Gwathrenost, the Witch-king’s Citadel is a brand new Raid for Stage 140 Gamers set in a re-imagined Carn Dûm! This raid will probably be out there on Tiers 1 and a pair of within the close to future. As soon as the seat of the Witch-king of Angmar, the dread citadel of Gwathrenost casts a protracted shadow upon the town of Carn Dûm. All however deserted after the Steward of Angmar was deposed, the remnants of the Iron Crown have crept forth from the shadows, looking for to grasp a misplaced artifact of the Witch-king and reclaim dominion over the realm,” says the announcement (opens in new tab).
All respect to Tolkien as typical, as a result of I did not roll my eyes at any of these made up phrases. Each single one was cool as hell. Gwathrenost.
4otro’s sixteenth anniversary replace additionally provides new customization choices for individuals taking part in as people, vastly letting you broaden what you are able to do within the appears division on your characters. There at the moment are extra shared choices between the genders, and a few textures have gotten upgrades to enhance their look. There’s additionally a higher vary of physique proportions out there.
“We need to make as many gamers really feel represented within the sport as doable, and we’re introducing new character creation choices on your face, hair, and physique,” say the builders, however noting that they’ve extra work to do for a greater diversity of choices they usually’ll observe up with extra sooner or later.
Lord of the Rings On-line is definitely an older MMO at this level, however it’s nonetheless going very robust. Builders Standing Stone Video games have outlined a wealthy listing of updates and additions coming this yr. Amid updates to courses, crafting, and taking part in as monsters, they’re additionally working in-game occasions like festivals and treasure hunts. Later this yr new adventures will launch, together with the next stage cap, a brand new class, new cases, and a brand new raid—all alongside expansions to the sport’s already-copious story.
Learn extra about our plans for The Lord of the Rings On-line in 2023! Discover our new Letter to the Gamers on https://t.co/Kc31if2MLz: https://t.co/E333lK9l9z #LOTRO pic.twitter.com/kgcpMgfzyxJanuary 19, 2023
You possibly can learn the entire launch notes for Lord of the Rings On-line Replace 35.1 on its web site (opens in new tab).
