Mordor opens its gates! The release date of the latest expansion for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online is finally set.
The release of the addon, which officially bears the title “Mordor”, is planned for July 31. However, the developers keep a little backdoor open. They state that in case the launch is delayed, players will be able to enjoy the new content by August 31 at the latest.

Anyone interested in HDRO and the new expansion can now pre-order it (link opens a new page). It is available in three versions, each offering different content:
Standard Edition
Mordor expansion
- 300+ New Quests
- Hundreds of new achievements
- New loyalty system
- New instance clusters with raids and more
- Valar’s Aria – A level boost for Mordor
Price: $39.99
Collector’s Edition
Includes, in addition to the content of the Standard Edition:
- Highborn Race
- Character Slot
- Exclusive cosmetic alliance items
- Exclusive armor, cloak
- Exclusive alliance mount
and
Two exclusive titles:
- “Walked Into Mordor”
- “The Ultimate”
Price: $79.99
Ultimate Fan Pack
Includes, in addition to the content of the Standard and Collector’s Editions:
- Exclusive cosmetic Mordor items
- Exclusive Mordor mount
- Equipable XP boost for all characters
- Exclusive housing teleporter for all characters
- Three relics for all characters
- Two “Essence Reclamation Scrolls”!
- Ten additional, shareable inventory slots
- One month VIP access
Price: $129.99
This way, you can already gear up for the upcoming adventures of the Mordor expansion for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online.

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