If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings series, you’ll be delighted to hear about the latest development in the franchise. In a surprising and much-anticipated announcement, indie developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games have decided to partner up on their latest project, “The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria”, a survival crafting game set in the immersive world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Let’s delve into what the highly anticipated game has in store for its fans and what we know so far.
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Announcement

Fans of the famous universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien would be brimming with excitement to hear about a new The Lord of the Rings game being in development. The game, which goes by the name of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, will be developed by Free Range Games, an indie developer. On top of that, the game will be published by North Beach Games. The debut trailer describes the indie game as a survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth.
The announcement of this indie game was made in the Epic Games Summer Showcase during Summer Game Fest. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will follow the story of the Dwarves on Middle-earth as they aim to reclaim and restore the Dwarven homeland of Moria. For any fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Ring series, this game will be the one to pick up when it releases.
In this indie game, players will create their custom dwarf character and venture deep into the Mines of Moria to reclaim its treasure. On your journey, you’ll be expected to use all the resources at your disposal to survive in the harsh Middle-earth. You’ll be expected to craft, build and explore the iconic, sprawling mines for resources to survive as you dive deeper into the mines for treasure.
On top of that, the players will need to make sure they are well-equipped at all times to handle the dangers lurking deep in the mines. Their weapons must be capable of protecting them against all manner of goblins, arachnoids, or more mysterious foes they may encounter. To be able to beat the game, you’ll have to be on your toes and vigilant at all times if you wish to come out on top.
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Release Date

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, developed by Free Range Games, was launched on October 24, 2023, on PlayStation 5 digitally and Windows PC via Epic Games Store. For those players who like to purchase a physical copy of the game they play, they must wait for a physical release for the PS5 scheduled on December 5, 2023. That said, at the time of writing, there has been no news regarding when the indie game will see both the physical and digital launch on the Xbox Series X/S.
In Summary
The release of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria marks an exciting development for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved universe. This game is designed to take the players on a survival adventure in the Mines of Moria. Created by an indie developer, Free Range Games, the game will bring to life one of the most iconic locations from the beloved franchise and allow players to explore them at their own pace.
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