Exclusive: Unexpected Plot Twist Delays Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria PS5 Version!
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 version of the co-op survival game, Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, faces an unexpected delay, leaving fans disappointed as its release date draws near
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The PlayStation 5 version of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria has been delayed, disappointing fans who were anticipating its release on October 24.
The game will be released on different platforms at different times. The PC version will still be launched on October 24, but the release of the PS5 version has been postponed until December 5. The Xbox Series X/S version is currently planned to be released in early 2024. The developer, Free Range Games, has provided a brief explanation for the delay, mentioning the need for additional time to enhance certain aspects of the PS5 version.
The release of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for PlayStation 5 has been postponed just days before its scheduled launch. There has been a growing anticipation for this co-op survival game, which puts a Lord of the Rings twist on the popular mining game Deep Rock Galactic. However, the publisher, North Beach Games, has unfortunately had to deliver some bad news. While the PC version of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is still on track for its release, the planned arrival of the PS5 version has been delayed.
Free Range Games, the developer behind this ambitious project, is an experienced team with a wide range of previous projects. Although their own games, such as Spelldrifter, MVP Football: The Patrick Mahomes Experience, and Rube Goldberg Workshop, have had limited success, their support for projects like Oddworld: Soulstorm and The Callisto Protocol has allowed them to take on more ambitious endeavors. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is their biggest undertaking yet.
The original release plans for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria had the survival game scheduled to launch on PC through the Epic Games Store and on PS5 on October 24. Unfortunately, North Beach has confirmed that the PS5 launch will not proceed as planned. The new release date for Return to Moria has been pushed to December 5, during which the game will be available in both digital and physical formats.
Regarding the delay of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on PS5, only a brief explanation has been provided. Free Range has stated that they require additional time to enhance various aspects of the PS5 version. The six-week delay will enable the development team to achieve the highest possible quality for Return to Moria on PS5. Both North Beach and Free Range extend their apologies for the delay.
The release schedule for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is currently divided by platform. The PC version is scheduled to launch on October 24 while the PS5 version will be released on December 5. As for the Xbox Series X/S version, it is tentatively planned for an early 2024 launch, although there is a possibility of further delays.
It is not uncommon for console versions of games to experience delays after the PC release. One reason for this is that PC players are typically more accepting of unfinished or rough experiences, allowing the developers to continue working on the game as the console release approaches. Additionally, factors such as game distribution or server scaling requirements may also contribute to the need for more time. Regardless, console players eagerly anticipating The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for the PS5 will need to exercise patience.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria launches on PC on October 24, on PS5 on December 5, and in early 2024 on Xbox Series X/S.
