Not long ago, eagle-eyed Lord of the Rings fans spotted an update that could hint at a new remaster for a beloved cult classic. Now, rumors of a new Legacy Edition of Lord of the Rings: The War in the North are confirmed as the game shadow-dropped onto multiple platforms. The new, modern version of The War in the North is now available for PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Even better, the game includes brand-new content that expands the original story.
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Today, Aspyr Media and WB Games dropped the new Legacy Edition of Lord of the Rings: War in the North seemingly out of nowhere. It is available for $19.99, with an introductory sale price marking it down to just $17.99. This remaster brings the game back to modern consoles, with some new features and quality-of-life adjustments to enhance the original. Though it’s not a full-scale remake, this new version of War in the North brings back a classic for modern platforms.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition Shadow Dropped on Multiple Platforms
Admittedly, War in the North released to somewhat mixed reviews back in 2011. But despite its flaws, the game has gone on to become a cult classic favorite for many fans. The game offered a unique story set in the world of Middle-earth, allowing fans to step into one of three roles modeled after the trio of Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas. Its co-op focus is part of what helped solidify its place in gaming history, offering an enjoyable hack-and-slash Middle-earth adventure for friends to experience together.
Now, it has returned to modern platforms with a new Legacy Edition. The game’s Steam description doesn’t make it super clear what’s new in this latest version of the game. However, a bit of digging shows a few quality-of-life adjustments to make the game more playable on modern platforms. Before we dig into the details, you can get a first look at the new Legacy Edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North in the trailer below:
As you can see, the original trio of playable characters has returned, as has the ability to play via couch co-op. Online multiplayer looks to be one of the highlights of this new version, letting you form your fellowship from afar. The Legacy Edition has also been optimized for solo play, ensuring that it can be enjoyed as a single-player experience, as well. You can now swap between the three playable characters while adventuring solo, making it easier to keep your party balanced. The remaster does make some modern quality-of-life adjustments, including a lock-on system to streamline combat.
Revisiting the original version of Snowblind Studios’ impressive Lord of the Rings RPG has become increasingly difficult in recent years. It was delisted from Steam back in 2019, and hasn’t been re-released for modern consoles since its original launch on PS3 and Xbox 360. That means the return of the Legacy Edition effectively brings the game back from the grave, making it playable on modern platforms for the first time in years.
With this beloved classic returning, Lord of the Rings fans have reason to hope that other hits could return to modern platforms, as well. But even if they don’t, there’s at least one piece of LOTR gaming history that’s much easier to revisit. And that’s a win in my book.
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