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 presents 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 Degree 140 Gamers set in a re-imagined Carn Dûm! This raid will likely be out there on Tiers 1 and a couple 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, in search of 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 standard, 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, drastically letting you broaden what you are able to do within the seems division to your characters. There are actually extra shared choices between the genders, and a few textures have gotten upgrades to enhance their look. There’s additionally a better vary of physique proportions out there.
“We need to make as many gamers really feel represented within the recreation as doable, and we’re introducing new character creation choices to your face, hair, and physique,” say the builders, however noting that they’ve extra work to do for a greater diversity of choices and so they’ll comply with up with extra sooner or later.
Lord of the Rings On-line is actually an older MMO at this level, however it’s nonetheless going very robust. Builders Standing Stone Video games have outlined a wealthy checklist of updates and additions coming this yr. Amid updates to lessons, 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 a better degree cap, a brand new class, new situations, 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’ll be able to learn the entire launch notes for Lord of the Rings On-line Replace 35.1 on its web site (opens in new tab).