Middle-Earth: Shadow of War – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Box Art
Publisher
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Developer
Monolith Productions
Platforms
PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date
October 10, 2017
Genre
Action-Adventure

Game Overview:

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is an open world action adventure title developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

It is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings license and is a direct sequel to the 2014 title Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor.

Latest Updates For Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

What Made the Nemesis System So Great?

What Made the Nemesis System So Great?

An examination of Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War's biggest strength.

Shadow of Mordor’s Nemesis System Patent Request Has Been Approved

Shadow of Mordor’s Nemesis System Patent Request Has Been Approved

The patent will go into effect February 23.

Persona 5, Hollow Knight, And Middle Earth: Shadow Of War Join PlayStation Now

Persona 5, Hollow Knight, And Middle Earth: Shadow Of War Join PlayStation Now

A new batch of big titles join the service.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, My Time at Portia, Undertale Out Today for Xbox Game Pass

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, My Time at Portia, Undertale Out Today for Xbox Game Pass

Unavowed, Blazing Chrome, Dead Rising 4 and more coming next week.

Shadow of War Developer Monolith Productions’ Next Game Will Use The Nemesis System, As Per Job Ad

Shadow of War Developer Monolith Productions’ Next Game Will Use The Nemesis System, As Per Job Ad

Monolith Productions will seemingly be bringing back the acclaimed Nemesis system for their next project.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, Batman Arkham Series Heavily Discounted on Steam

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, Batman Arkham Series Heavily Discounted on Steam

Warner Bros. Steam sale offers deep discounts on Mortal Kombat, F.E.A.R., and much more.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition Coming on August 28th

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition Coming on August 28th

Along with the base game, it will include all paid DLC for $60.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Free Demo is Now Available

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Free Demo is Now Available

The base game and Gold Edition are also discounted by 66 percent on Steam.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War- New Update Removes The Market, Enhances Post-Game, Raises Level Cap, And More

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War- New Update Removes The Market, Enhances Post-Game, Raises Level Cap, And More

Changes have also been made to customization, while new player skins have also been added.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s Microtransactions Removed, In-Game Store Closes in June

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s Microtransactions Removed, In-Game Store Closes in June

Patch adds new Brutal difficulty; Desolation of Mordor DLC also launches.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Removing Microtransactions on May 8th

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Removing Microtransactions on May 8th

In-game store will shut down fully on July 17th.

Shadow of War, Final Fantasy 15, and Battlefield 1 Highlight This Week’s Deals with Gold
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Update Addresses Blade of Galadriel DLC Bugs

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Update Addresses Blade of Galadriel DLC Bugs

One patch to rule them all...

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War: Blade of Galadriel is Out Now

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War: Blade of Galadriel is Out Now

What once was is now lost, for none now live who remember it.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Update Adds New Nemesis System Traits, Player Stats

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Update Adds New Nemesis System Traits, Player Stats

Preps for the upcoming Blade of Galadriel expansion out tomorrow.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Update 1.07 Adds Online Fight Pits

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Update 1.07 Adds Online Fight Pits

One pit to rule them all.

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Slaughter Tribe Expansion, New Update Out Now

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Slaughter Tribe Expansion, New Update Out Now

Endless Siege and Rebellion modes also added to the game as free new content.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War – Xbox One X Showcases Noticebable Enhancements Over The PS4 Pro Version

Middle-Earth Shadow of War – Xbox One X Showcases Noticebable Enhancements Over The PS4 Pro Version

Middle-Earth Shadow of War - Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro graphics comparison.

Middle Earth: Shadow Of War Gets Xbox One X Enhancements Patch

Middle Earth: Shadow Of War Gets Xbox One X Enhancements Patch

The One Xbox to rule them all.

Middle Earth: Shadow of War DLC Content Detailed, Slaughter Tribe Out in November

Middle Earth: Shadow of War DLC Content Detailed, Slaughter Tribe Out in November

Shadow of War will have four DLC packs with two story expansions due to release in 2018.

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Receiving Infinite Shadow Wars as Free DLC

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Receiving Infinite Shadow Wars as Free DLC

Want to defend your captured fortresses unto eternity? Infinite Shadow Wars is for you.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War and Nintendo Switch Lead Sales Charts In Japan This Week
Middle Earth: Shadow of War Sells 400,000 Units on Steam in First Week

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Sells 400,000 Units on Steam in First Week

Negative buzz regarding loot boxes and microtransactions weren't enough to derail the sequel.

The Elder Scrolls 6 – What It Could Learn From Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s Nemesis System

The Elder Scrolls 6 – What It Could Learn From Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s Nemesis System

Should Bethesda implement something similar in the next Elder Scrolls game?

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Collectibles Guide: Gondorian Artifacts, Shelob Memories, and Ithildin Poems

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Collectibles Guide: Gondorian Artifacts, Shelob Memories, and Ithildin Poems

Getting all the collectibles in the game.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War: PC vs PS4 Pro vs PS4 vs Xbox One Graphics Comparison In 4K

Middle-Earth Shadow of War: PC vs PS4 Pro vs PS4 vs Xbox One Graphics Comparison In 4K

Head to head comparison across all platforms.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Siege Guide – Attacking And Defending Fortresses

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Siege Guide – Attacking And Defending Fortresses

Mastering the Fortress metagame.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – Unlimited Silver Chests Cheat, Money, How To Grind Money, Skills And Experience (XP)
Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – How To Unlock The True Ending

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – How To Unlock The True Ending

Getting through the grind to unlock the game's true ending.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – Legendary Gear, Weapons Upgrades, and Gems

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – Legendary Gear, Weapons Upgrades, and Gems

Getting the most out of the game's various inventory systems.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Xbox One X Graphical Enhancements, Resolution, And More Detailed
Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – Here’s How You Can Use The Nemesis System To Your Advantage

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – Here’s How You Can Use The Nemesis System To Your Advantage

Using the expanded Nemesis system to your advantage.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – How To Make A Powerful Army of Orcs

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide – How To Make A Powerful Army of Orcs

The most powerful army of Orcs there ever was.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War PC Errors and Fixes: Blurry Image, Low FPS, and More

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War PC Errors and Fixes: Blurry Image, Low FPS, and More

Some tech tips for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide: All Bosses And How To Defeat Them

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Guide: All Bosses And How To Defeat Them

Taking on the bosses of Shadow of War.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Walkthrough With All Endings

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Walkthrough With All Endings

A complete video walkthrough of Shadow of War.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gets An Epic Launch Trailer

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gets An Epic Launch Trailer

The one ring to rule them all...

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review – The Perfect Sequel

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review – The Perfect Sequel

A lot of strengths and a few flaws make for an excellent package.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will Have A Game World Three Times As Large As Shadow of Mordor

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will Have A Game World Three Times As Large As Shadow of Mordor

Shadow of Mordor, but more- this game should be perfect for fans of the original.

Middle Earth Shadow of War – 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy

Middle Earth Shadow of War – 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy

Find out the many, many things you can do in Monolith's enormous sequel.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Introduces Us To The Warmonger Tribe

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Introduces Us To The Warmonger Tribe

The tribe of orcs bringing doom to all.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Loot Boxes Are There To Give Players Choice, Says Developer

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Loot Boxes Are There To Give Players Choice, Says Developer

"It's the same design philosophy as us adding in difficulty modes."

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Introduces Us To The Mystic Tribe

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Introduces Us To The Mystic Tribe

One tribe to rule them all, one tribe to find them.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Introduces Us To The Feral Tribe

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Introduces Us To The Feral Tribe

These Orcs jive with Tolkein's depiction of them.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Teases Friend or Foe in Live Action Video

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Teases Friend or Foe in Live Action Video

Full length trailer coming on September 18th.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Gameplay Shows Off A Nazgul Boss Fight

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Gameplay Shows Off A Nazgul Boss Fight

The fallen King of Men...

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Trailer Focuses on The Dark Tribe

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Trailer Focuses on The Dark Tribe

Check out the Orc tribe that's all about stealth and assassinations.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Gives Us A Look At ‘Orc Tales’

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Gives Us A Look At ‘Orc Tales’

There are many epic tales of valor in Tolkien's world. This is not one of them.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Dev on Xbox One X – “It Shares A Lot of DNA With Windows 10”

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Dev on Xbox One X – “It Shares A Lot of DNA With Windows 10”

"From a content standpoint, it didn’t take long to get it working."

Middle Earth: Shadow of War’s Marauder Tribe Are Straight Outta Mordor in New Trailer

Middle Earth: Shadow of War’s Marauder Tribe Are Straight Outta Mordor in New Trailer

Guts, glory and grog are the most important things to this Orc tribe.

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Pre-Order Numbers “Above” Batman: Arkham Knight

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Pre-Order Numbers “Above” Batman: Arkham Knight

Warner Bros. since pre-orders for the sequel are "pretty strong."

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Video Highlights The Machine Tribe

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Video Highlights The Machine Tribe

Flamethrowers and bombs are the calling cards for these Orcs.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Xbox One S Bundles Announced, New Trailer Released

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Xbox One S Bundles Announced, New Trailer Released

The new trailer focuses on the monsters you can take on in the game.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Developer Tries To Explain Why Shelob Is A Woman

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Developer Tries To Explain Why Shelob Is A Woman

As opposed to the hulking monstrous giant spider that she *should* be...

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Trailer Showcases The Terror Tribe

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Trailer Showcases The Terror Tribe

One of the seven Orc Tribes, the Terror Tribe causes havoc and suffering to its enemies.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will have You Defend Mordor From Sauron’s Armies To Unlock A True Ending

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will have You Defend Mordor From Sauron’s Armies To Unlock A True Ending

Which directly ties into the events that occurred in Fellowship of the Rings.

Middle- Earth: Shadow of War Will Not Need An Online Connection To Be Played, Contrary To Reports

Middle- Earth: Shadow of War Will Not Need An Online Connection To Be Played, Contrary To Reports

One ring to rule them a- 404 connectivity error.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War To Feature Loot Boxes And Premium Currency

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War To Feature Loot Boxes And Premium Currency

Microtransactions alert.

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Video Introduces The Quirky Agonizer

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Video Introduces The Quirky Agonizer

Played by Kumail Nanjiani to comedic effect.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Casts Shelob in A New Light

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War New Trailer Casts Shelob in A New Light

Taking more liberties with Tolkien's lore...

Monolith Are Treating Middle-Earth Shadow of War On Xbox One X With Great Care And Tremendous Pride

Monolith Are Treating Middle-Earth Shadow of War On Xbox One X With Great Care And Tremendous Pride

We go hands on with the Xbox One X version of the game.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Can Import Your Worst Nemesis From Original Game

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Can Import Your Worst Nemesis From Original Game

However, you can also bring your best follower along for the ride.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Interview – ‘At The Heart of It, We Want People To Build Personal Stories’

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Interview – ‘At The Heart of It, We Want People To Build Personal Stories’

What does Mordor have in store for you this time?

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Xbox One X Version Took Less Than 1 Day, Lack of Switch Version Explained

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Xbox One X Version Took Less Than 1 Day, Lack of Switch Version Explained

" I know that our tech team got it up and running on the Xbox One X dev kit within a day."

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Xbox One X Will Run At 4k/30fps, Load Times Are Drastically Reduced Compared To Xbox One

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Xbox One X Will Run At 4k/30fps, Load Times Are Drastically Reduced Compared To Xbox One

Microsoft's new powerful console being put to good use.

Mario Odyssey, Shadow of War, Assassin’s Creed Origins, and Mario+Rabbids Lead Game Critics Best Of E3 Awards Nominations
Middle-Earth Shadow of War Dev: PS4 Pro 4K Not Guaranteed, Specs Not As High As Xbox One X

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Dev: PS4 Pro 4K Not Guaranteed, Specs Not As High As Xbox One X

Design director Bob Roberts says it's running "great" on the original Xbox One and PS4.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s The Blade of Galadriel DLC Revealed in New Trailer

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s The Blade of Galadriel DLC Revealed in New Trailer

New playable character confirmed.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Shown Off At Microsoft’s E3 Conference, Expanded Nemesis System Detailed
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Story Trailer Features The New Ring, Nazgul and Sauron

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Story Trailer Features The New Ring, Nazgul and Sauron

All of Middle Earth prepares for battle.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will See Troy Baker Voice Talion Again

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will See Troy Baker Voice Talion Again

He will also be Performance Capture Director.

Shadow of War Delayed To October 10

Shadow of War Delayed To October 10

Now releasing almost two months later.

Shadow of War New Video Shows Of 88 Minutes Of Gameplay Footage

Shadow of War New Video Shows Of 88 Minutes Of Gameplay Footage

In the land of Mordor, where the shadows lie...

Shadow of War Developer: If We Fail, We Are Doomed

Shadow of War Developer: If We Fail, We Are Doomed

Pun unintended?

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Trailer Features Open World Dominion

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Trailer Features Open World Dominion

Also lots of Orc killing and controlling.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Video Reveals Gear System, Set Bonuses and More

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Video Reveals Gear System, Set Bonuses and More

Discover some neat little toys in Shadow of War.

Shadow of War New Video Showcases The Predator Skill Tree

Shadow of War New Video Showcases The Predator Skill Tree

Blooming villain.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Video Details Creation of Minas Ithil

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Video Details Creation of Minas Ithil

Find out how Monolith crafted this huge city.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Reveals Massive City

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Reveals Massive City

Minas Ithil is the place to be.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will Generate Better Stories, Fully Realize Vision

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Will Generate Better Stories, Fully Realize Vision

Monolith VP notes how sequels are "sometimes easier."

‘There Is Nothing False About Microsoft’s Claims About The Scorpio,’ Says Shadow of War Developer

‘There Is Nothing False About Microsoft’s Claims About The Scorpio,’ Says Shadow of War Developer

"As far as we can tell, it will be the most powerful console ever created when it launches."

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Could Support Shadow of Mordor Saves

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Could Support Shadow of Mordor Saves

Monolith not saying anything at this time though.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Trailer Showcases Stronghold Assault

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Trailer Showcases Stronghold Assault

Chaos and confusion reign.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Is An Xbox Play Anywhere Title

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Is An Xbox Play Anywhere Title

It's nice to see more third parties jumping on board with this.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Features In-App Purchases

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Features In-App Purchases

War Chests part of micro-transactions?

Middle-Earth Shadow of War PC Requirements Revealed

Middle-Earth Shadow of War PC Requirements Revealed

60 GB available disc space needed.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Announced, Cinematic Trailer Released

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Announced, Cinematic Trailer Released

Gameplay reveal coming on March 8th.

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Listing Spotted, Out on August 22nd – Rumour

Middle-Earth Shadow of War Listing Spotted, Out on August 22nd – Rumour

Finally a hint of the Shadow of Mordor sequel.

Shadow of Mordor 2 Announcement May Be Incoming at E3 This Year- Rumor

Shadow of Mordor 2 Announcement May Be Incoming at E3 This Year- Rumor

One does not simply- you know what, you get it.

Monolith Discusses Potential For Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor 2

Monolith Discusses Potential For Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor 2

'We've only begun exploring the possibilities.'

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