Exclusive Update: Latest Lord of the Rings Game Release Stirs Excitement, Xbox Version Delayed - Check It Out!
The highly anticipated co-op game, based on The Lord of the Rings, will see a delay for its Xbox Series X/S versions and is now set to release in the following year
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria has been delayed for Xbox Series X/S, with a new release date set for early 2024.
Xbox fans have been left disappointed by the delay, while the PC and PS5 versions of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria are still set to be released on October 24. The official announcement states that the delay exclusively applies to the Xbox Series X/S version. Anticipation has been growing for the late October launch of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, but it seems that Xbox fans will need to wait significantly longer compared to their counterparts on PC and PlayStation 5. However, the co-op multiplayer crafting and survival game is still on track for its scheduled release on both PC and PS5.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, announced in June 2022, immerses players in the quest of a dwarf reclaiming the lost halls of Khazad-dum. Players will form groups of eight, venture deeper into the mines, gather resources, craft tools, and combat sinister creatures. Taking inspiration from Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, and The Forest, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria has already gathered a dedicated fan base.
Regrettably, the team at Free Range Games lacks the necessary resources to simultaneously release The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on all three announced platforms. On Thursday morning, the team confirmed via Twitter that the game's release on Xbox Series X/S is being postponed. The game is now slated for an early 2024 launch on this platform, with a more specific release date to follow. No specific reason was provided for the delay.
The release date for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on PC and PS5, scheduled for October 24, remains unchanged. Free Range Games has reaffirmed this release date while also confirming a delay for the Xbox Series X/S versions. Originally, the game was announced as a PC-only release, with plans for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions confirmed in June. However, it appears that bringing the game to Xbox is taking longer than anticipated, resulting in the delay.
The announcement of the delay brings nothing but disappointment to Xbox fans. However, Free Range Games must consider the delay to be necessary. In the meantime, Xbox users can possibly enjoy Deep Rock Galactic on Xbox Game Pass. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will first be released on October 24 for PC and PS5, with its Xbox Series X/S release scheduled for 2024.
