The Open-World Lord of the Rings Game Is Spoiled for Choice With Its Plausible Timelines

GameRant says a rumored open-world Lord of the Rings RPG could be set in multiple Tolkien eras, not just the War of the Ring.

The Second Age stands out as the strongest candidate, offering a larger-scale Middle-earth and major events like the rise of Sauron.

Other possible settings include the eras of Númenor, Arnor, or the Fourth Age, each with different story and worldbuilding limits.

The choice of timeline would heavily shape the game’s scope, design, and narrative possibilities if the project is ever confirmed.