The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition Shadowdrops with QoL Boost
One of the older Middle-earth action RPGs has unexpectedly returned in a new form: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is now available as a Legacy Edition, bringing the nearly 15-year-old game to modern platforms with added quality-of-life features.
The original release of War in the North launched back in November 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The newly announced Legacy Edition, published by Aspyr Media, updates the title for current hardware and makes it available on a wider lineup of systems than its debut version ever had.
Set during the same broader era as the Lord of the Rings books and films, the story centers on three companions heading north across Middle-earth. Eradan, a Dúnedain woodsman, teams up with Andriel, an Elven mentor, and Farin, a champion among Dwarves. Their mission is to confront Agandaûr, a servant of Sauron, as they push deeper into danger and encounter familiar faces along the way, including Aragorn, Gandalf, and Elrond.
The Legacy Edition keeps the game’s character-driven single-player approach while making it easier to work with. Players can switch directly between the three playable heroes, each with unique skills. The adventure also supports cooperative play with up to two friends, either online or in local co-op using split-screen, and the characters can be tailored further through additional abilities, skills, and equipment to match different playstyles.
The Legacy Edition is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and on Nintendo Switch (including Nintendo Switch 2). The updated version can be played at up to 60 frames per second and at resolutions up to 4K. For a limited window, the game is discounted until August 25, priced at 17.55 euros.
On Steam, the Legacy Edition is currently showing a “very positive” rating. Players are particularly looking forward to the return of the game and to new touches such as faster character swapping and a modern interface, though some reviewers have also noted that the visuals still have room to improve.
