The Lord of the Rings Online™
- Developer
- Standing Stone Games
- Publisher
- Daybreak Game Company LLC
- Released
- Jun 6, 2012
- Steam reviews
- 81% of players recommend it, from 23,303 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
- Tags
- ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer
On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (166 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.
Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.
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About this game
The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.
In The Lord of the Rings Online™, join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the faithful online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth. From the crumbling, shadowed ruins of Weathertop to the ageless, golden wood of Lothlórien, immerse yourself in Middle-earth as you have never seen it before. Visit the peaceful, verdant fields of the Shire, brave the dark depths of the Mines of Moria, and raise a pint at the Prancing Pony in Bree!
Key Features:
- Explore the Massive World of Middle-earth: Immerse yourself in the award-winning recreation of the beloved fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien through renowned locations including the Shire, the Mines of Moria, and Lothlórien.
- Create & Advance Your Hero: Advance to the highest levels with boundless character customization possibilities. Choose from a vast array of races, classes, and professions, plus earn countless titles, skills, and traits, direct from the stories of Middle-earth.
- Solo & Co-op Skirmishes: Dive into instant adventure alongside friends or customizable AI soldiers in exciting, scalable battles!
- Legendary Items: Design and customize your own legendary weapons of immense power like Bilbo’s Sting or Gandalf’s Glamdring!
- Play as a Monster: Fight as a servant of Sauron against other players in intense PvMP Combat!
- Craft Your Own Gear: Farm crops in the fertile fields of the Shire or let your hammer ring in the Dwarven halls Ered Luin.
- Free Online Play: No monthly fees required.
System requirements
As Steam lists them.
Windows
Minimum
- OS *
- Windows 7 (64bit recommended for high resolution)
- Processor
- Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II or better
- Memory
- 2GB
- Hard Disk Space
- 32GB for high resolution* (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds)
- Video Card
- GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory
- DirectX®
- 9.0c
- Internet Connection
- Cable or DSL Connection
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Core i7 / AMD FX-8100 or better
- Memory
- 4GB minimum
- Hard Disk Space
- 32GB for high resolution (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds)
- Video Card
- Nvidia Geforce 8XXX / AMD Radeon HD 6### series or newer with 1GB or more of dedicated video memory
- DirectX®
- 9.0c
- Internet Connection
- Cable or better
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