Middle-earth: Shadow of War releases today. That means it’s not long before you can parkour your way through Mordor, stabbing orcs and making friends, enemies, and frenemies as you go.
It’s a much bigger beast than the first game, tasking us not only with turning orcs to our side but also capturing enemy territory for our own. It’s an entire world you can bend to your will. There are enemy forts to be besieged, iconic Lord of the Rings characters to meet, and a Dark Lord to defy in an all-new tale set within the world of rich Tolkien lore.
Expect epic battles, assassinations, and more – all while personal stories are born from those conflicts, thanks to an improved Nemesis System that tracks every scuffle. Install your own Overlords on captured territory and alter the look of the world around you as you carve a path through.
If you’re picking it up, Green Man Gaming has all three editions, each with a 15% introductory discount. Here’s what they contain:
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Standard Edition
Contains the full game. Pre-order now to receive: Four Legendary Orc Champions and the Exclusive Sword of Dominion.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Silver Edition
Contains the full game. Pre-order now to receive: Four Legendary Orc Champions and the Exclusive Sword of Dominion. The Silver Edition also includes access to the Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion, the Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion, and a Silver War Chest.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Gold Edition
Contains the full game. Pre-order now to receive: Four Legendary Orc Champions and the Exclusive Sword of Dominion. The Silver Edition also includes access to the Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion, the Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion, The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion, The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion, and a Gold War Chest.
For a look at what the critics are saying, take a look at our Shadow of War review roundup.
