The Lord of the Rings' 10-year streak of terrible games might finally come to an end

Warhorse Studios is developing a new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG, and the announcement has drawn unusual excitement from fans.

Interest is high because recent Middle-earth games have disappointed many players, with Shadow of War often seen as the last strong entry despite flaws.

Poorly received releases like Tales of the Shire, Return to Moria, and Gollum have hurt confidence in Tolkien game adaptations.

Warhorse’s proven RPG experience, especially with Kingdom Come: Deliverance, gives the project added credibility and hope.