Reports Point to Ambitious New Lord of the Rings Game

Mixed History in Gaming

The Lord of the Rings franchise has had a complicated journey in gaming. While Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and its sequel received critical acclaim, other attempts — most notably The Lord of the Rings: Gollum — were met with widespread disappointment.

Now, industry insiders suggest Middle-earth could soon return in a project designed to be the franchise’s most ambitious video game adaptation to date.

According to a report from Insider Gaming, a new Lord of the Rings game is currently in development. The project is said to have secured up to USD 100 million in funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), with Embracer Group — the current rights holder — involved as publisher.

Studios and Partnerships

The report notes that the project is a collaborative effort between multiple studios. While no lead developer has been confirmed, Revenge Studios, best known for mobile games, is believed to be contributing to development. It is not yet known if Warner Bros. Games or Monolith Productions, the studio behind Shadow of Mordor, are involved.

Perhaps the most eye-catching detail is the project’s scope. Insider sources claim the new Lord of the Rings game is being built as a third-person action game designed to match the scale and ambition of Hogwarts Legacy. That benchmark signals a large-scale, story-driven adaptation of Middle-earth with high production values.

What’s Next for Middle-earth?

With no official announcement yet, details remain speculative. Still, the combination of significant funding and ambitious goals suggests that Tolkien’s world may be poised for its most expansive video game adaptation yet.