The Lord of the Rings War in the North Legacy Edition

Genre: Action RPG (Hack-and-Slash, Co-op Dungeon Crawler)steampowered+1
Platform: PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 rpgsite+2

Description – Step into a grittier, untold chapter of Tolkien’s legendarium as Eradan the Ranger, Andriel the Elf, and Farin the Dwarf hunt Agandaûr, Sauron’s Black Númenórean lieutenant, across Fornost and the North. The Legacy Edition restores 3-player online co-op, adds split-screen, 60 FPS, auto-save, and QoL upgrades for a smoother, squad-ready Middle-earth adventure.playstation+3

✨ Features to Hook Gamers

• 3-Player Co-op Campaign: Full story playable online with friends or AI fill-ins; local 2-player split-screen on PC.pixelnitro+2

• Modern QoL Upgrades: 60 FPS, auto-save, redesigned UI, lock-on targeting, gyro aiming, and improved controller support.pixelnitro+1

• Loot & Build Depth: Class skills, gear sets, and hot-swap party equipment to tailor each hero’s playstyle.pixelnitro+1

• Cinematic Boss Fights: Chain Hero Mode activations, split aggro, and revive allies in high-stakes encounters.pixelnitro+1

• Cross-Platform Availability: Launching on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch/Switch 2, and PC stores at $19.99 with a 10% launch discount (through Aug 24).rpgsite+1

📊 Top Critic & User Reviews

• Metacritic (Critic): No official critic score yet at launch; reviews are mixed-to-positive so far.gamedaily+1

• Metacritic (User): Very Positive on Steam with 85% positive from 1,060+ user reviews.steampowered

• PlayStation Store: 4.65/5 stars from ~1.8K ratings.playstation

• Critic Highlights: WayTooManyGames 6.5/10; Game Critix 4/5 praising the 3-hero co-op structure and hot-swap system.