
Tolkien-inspired adventure entry that’s slated for release in Fall 2023. The more noise you make as you mine down may also increase your chances of hostile encounters.The Lord of the Rings Return to Moria is the next J.R.R. They also hinted at the game having a sanity meter which will be determined by how dark it is and how well-fed your character is. Dumont said there are enemies other than orcs in Moria and hinted at further links to Tolkien's works. However, there will be dangers waiting in the deeper mines, and managing light sources will be a vital component of the survival game. Players can go much further back than the occupation of the Balrog but see some of the dwarven histories of the Duran familial line. The developers have expressed a wish to keep close to Tolkien's lore and have been advised by Tolkien professor Corey Olsen.ĭuring an interview with the Nerd of the Rings YouTube channel, lead director Jon-Paul Dumont expressed how more dwarven lore will be accessible to players the further they delve into the mines. The game will have different procedurally generated mines, which will also change depending on your server.

The gameplay released so far shows a customisable base, armour, tools and exploration throughout the mines of Moria. It is your task to banish the evil from Moria and return it to its former glory, a task given to you by Gimli, a member of the original fellowship and everyone's favourite master dwarf. The game takes place in the fourth age after the events of The Lord of The Rings, meaning Sauron and the One Ring have been defeated.

The game is categorised as a survival crafting game, meaning you will need to be careful as you explore the iconic but dangerous mines and encounter the shadows within.

Return To Moria will be a co-op, multiplayer experience with up to eight players who can delve into Moria and build a dwarven base together.
