Following a delisting that began in early 2019, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has returned to Steam. The title is now available as The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, marking a comeback for the action RPG 16 years after its initial trailer reveal and 15 years after its original launch.
Technical Improvements and Features
This re-release is not merely a restoration of the original files. The Legacy Edition introduces several specific technical enhancements aimed at modernizing the player experience:
- Hot-swappable characters: Players can switch between party members during gameplay.
- Targeting refinements: Updated enemy-target locking mechanics.
- Interface updates: A revamped user interface for better navigation.
- Autosave: A new autosave feature has been implemented to manage progress.
- Bug fixes: The release includes numerous general bug fixes to address issues present in the original build.
The game originally launched in 2011 before being removed from the Steam storefront in February 2019. The return of the title to the PC platform provides a way for players to access the game again with these quality-of-life adjustments applied.