‘Lord of the Rings’ Mobile Role-Playing Game Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Original Books in the Works at EA
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital EditorFrodo, your smartphone is ringing.Electronic Arts announced a partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises on the development of a new, free-to-play mobile game called “The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle Earth.” It’s expected to enter “limited regional beta testing” this summer, the company said.
There’s no official launch date as yet.The “LOTR” universe has been adapted in dozens of games over the years, including EA’s PC and console titles based on the Lord of the Rings films and books.
However, the new title, which is being developed by EA’s Capital Games studio, represents the first mobile game developed by EA based on the storylines, locations and characters in J.R.R.
Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” literary works. “The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth” will feature a “wide roster” of characters from across Tolkien’s works.
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