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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition release date

Out nowGamePS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC

Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.

Release date
August 11, 2026
Developer
Aspyr Media
Publisher
Aspyr Media
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo SwitchWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: August 11, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: August 11, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: August 11, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: August 11, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  5. Date announced: August 11, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition release?

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition released on August 11, 2026.

What time does The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition on?

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition is releasing on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC.

Has The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition?

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