Return To Moria: The Lord Of The Rings Trailers, Gameplay Details, & More
The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria is an upcoming crafting survival game set within the fourth age of Middle-earth. In Return To Moria, you embark on a quest to reclaim the dwarven stronghold of Moria and rebuild it with friends. For more information about the Lord of The Rings-themed game including the release date, gameplay, and more, read here.
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The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Trailer
Does Return To Moria Have A Release Date?
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For now, Return To Moria is listed as available in Spring 2023, without a precise date cited yet. Check back here for regular updates.
The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Gameplay
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Return To Moria will be a co-op, multiplayer experience with up to eight players who can delve into Moria and build a dwarven base together. The game is categorised as a survival crafting game, meaning you will need to be careful as you explore the iconic but dangerous mines and encounter the shadows within.
The game takes place in the fourth age after the events of The Lord of The Rings, meaning Sauron and the One Ring have been defeated. It is your task to banish the evil from Moria and return it to its former glory, a task given to you by Gimli, a member of the original fellowship and everyone's favourite master dwarf.
The gameplay released so far shows a customisable base, armour, tools and exploration throughout the mines of Moria. The game will have different procedurally generated mines, which will also change depending on your server.
The developers have expressed a wish to keep close to Tolkien's lore and have been advised by Tolkien professor Corey Olsen.
During an interview with the Nerd of the Rings YouTube channel, lead director Jon-Paul Dumont expressed how more dwarven lore will be accessible to players the further they delve into the mines. Players can go much further back than the occupation of the Balrog but see some of the dwarven histories of the Duran familial line.
However, there will be dangers waiting in the deeper mines, and managing light sources will be a vital component of the survival game. Dumont said there are enemies other than orcs in Moria and hinted at further links to Tolkien's works.
They also hinted at the game having a sanity meter which will be determined by how dark it is and how well-fed your character is. The more noise you make as you mine down may also increase your chances of hostile encounters.
Which Platforms Will Return To Moria Release On?
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Return To Moria is scheduled to release on Windows PC via the Epic Games Store in Spring 2023. There is no mention of a console release yet. Stay tuned here for future Return To Moria updates.
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