A fresh addition to J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy universe is on the way. Lord Of The Rings: Realms Of The South has been officially announced, expanding the media footprint of the iconic franchise alongside several concurrent film and television projects.

The announcement arrives during a busy period for Tolkien adaptations. The franchise currently encompasses Amazon's The Rings of Power, the anime film The War of the Rohirrim, and upcoming cinematic projects including Andy Serkis's The Hunt for Gollum.

Specific details regarding gameplay mechanics, developer attribution, and exact release platforms remain to be detailed following the initial reveal.