Eleven years the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online has been around – time for a little fresh color in older areas.
Although the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online is still doing well and is continuously provided with fresh content, you can still tell that the game shows its age. Especially in the older areas. Therefore, these are now being revised.
Graphical Improvements of Older Areas
Which zones will be graphically improved? We are talking about the oldest and most iconic areas that are to be revised. The first one is Bree-land, a starter zone that is still highly frequented today. The village of Bree is a meeting point for many players, and festivals are often held here, including popular concerts organized by players.
How will the zones be revised? Bree-land will receive higher resolution textures, nicer water, detailed trees, and some surprises that players can look forward to, which will also make it interesting for veterans to explore the zone again.
Which area is next? The team has completed the work on Bree-land and will next focus on the zone Ered Luin, where the developers primarily want to make the mountains look better.
Why is it so important to revise these areas? Especially for newcomers, the beginner zones are important because they provide the first impression of the game. If someone doesn’t feel “at home” right away and feels like they are playing a graphically outdated MMORPG, they might not stick around for long.
Fans of The Lord of the Rings Online can look forward to a slightly prettier MMORPG. With the upcoming Update 23, we should get to see the graphical improvements.
Those who are more interested in newer content in The Lord of the Rings Online can look forward to the upcoming challenges, where you will have to deal with the giant spider Kankra.
