Classic games from the Lord of the Rings universe are making a comeback: Aspyr Media has announced plans to release new remastered editions, continuing their efforts after the launch of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition. The company confirmed that this is just the beginning, but has not yet revealed the full list of upcoming re-releases.

The Return of War in the North

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North was first released in 2011. In the game, players journey to the northern regions of Middle-earth alongside a team of heroes—Eradan, Andriel, and Farin—who face off against Sauron's ally, Agandaur, while the Fellowship of the Ring heads toward Mordor. This action RPG features both melee and ranged combat, various character classes, and a cooperative mode. The game remains popular among fans of the franchise.

With the release of the Legacy Edition, the project is now available on modern platforms. Aspyr noted that War in the North – Legacy Edition is the first Lord of the Rings game released by the company and hinted at further remasters of classic titles in the series. However, details about future releases, including their number and release dates, have not yet been disclosed.

Potential Candidates for Remastering

Among the games often mentioned as candidates for remastering are The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, and the Battle for Middle-earth series. However, Aspyr has not officially confirmed any plans regarding these titles.

Interest in Battle for Middle-earth

On fan forums, especially on Reddit, discussions about new remasters have sparked significant interest. Most users are hoping for the return of the strategic Battle for Middle-earth series. The main requests include support for 64-bit systems, higher frame rates, and improved compatibility with modern PCs. Thanks to community-made mods, the classic strategy games remain playable even today.

Other Popular Titles

Among the many Lord of the Rings games, the classic EA projects such as The Two Towers and The Return of the King are especially beloved. Many fans associate these games with memories of co-op play on PS2 and GameCube and would like to see remasters with modern online co-op features. The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (2009) also enjoys strong support. Most fans are not demanding full-scale remakes—higher resolution, stable performance, 60 fps, support for modern platforms, and online features would be enough.

Remastering Prospects

It is still unclear whether these particular games will return to the market. Potential licensing challenges, especially with EA titles, could impact these plans. Aspyr has only confirmed its intention to release new remasters, but which classic Lord of the Rings games will be brought back will be revealed at a later date.