Lord of the Rings: War in the North Re

Yesterday, the studio quietly unveiled a re‑issue of the 2011 co‑op action‑RPG The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, a title that had been removed from shelves but is now back on sale, fully patched for contemporary hardware. Moreover, the announcement hints at further releases to follow.

War in the North was originally crafted by Snowblind Studios, the creators of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance and Justice League Heroes, before Warner acquired the studio and merged it with Monolith. The game never enjoyed strong critical acclaim—generally scoring around six—and ultimately failed commercially. Yet time can mend reputations, and the updated Legacy Edition has been embraced by Steam players, boasting a 95% positive rating.

In a press release that accompanied the surprise launch, Aspyr declared that this marks the “first The Lord of the Rings title released by Aspyr,” promising that fans can anticipate more classic entries from the beloved franchise in the future. This strongly implies that the studio has secured a deal with Warner to mine its Tolkien‑licensed catalog.