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Aspyr launches first Warner Bros. LOTR title, Legacy Edition.

8/12/2026

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Aspyr released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, first LOTR title under Warner Bros. license.
Aspyr said fans can expect classic LOTR games to be re-released on modern hardware.
The company’s Switch work has sparked speculation that Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War could launch on Switch 2.
Observers warn that re-releasing early-2000s EA-published LOTR titles may attract fans but could face rights complications.

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Aspyr released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, first LOTR title under Warner Bros. license.
Aspyr said fans can expect classic LOTR games to be re-released on modern hardware.
The company’s Switch work has sparked speculation that Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War could launch on Switch 2.
Observers warn that re-releasing early-2000s EA-published LOTR titles may attract fans but could face rights complications.