Middle-earth is calling upon its heroes once more. Premium physical video game publisher Limited Run Games announced today that the action role-playing classic The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is heading to modern platforms with a dedicated physical release for Xbox.
Pre-orders opened today, October 5, and will run through December 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Fans can secure their copy directly through limitedrungames.com/lotr.
Originally developed by Snowblind Studios and remastered by Aspyr for the Legacy Edition, the 2011 fan-favourite title delivers a darker, grittier take on J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. Set parallel to Frodo and Samwise’s journey to Mount Doom, the story follows a new Fellowship tasked with defending the North against Agandaûr, a formidable Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has amassed a massive army in the ruins of Fornost.
Standard & Deluxe Physical Editions
Limited Run Games is offering two physical tiers for all supported platforms:
| Edition | Price | Included Content |
| Standard Edition | $49.99 / €55.95 / £45.00 / CAD $70.99 |
• Physical game disc or cartridge • Custom O-Ring slipcover • 8-page “A Wayfinder’s Ledger” booklet featuring in-game riddles |
| Deluxe Edition | $79.99 / €88.95 / £73.00 / CAD $112.99 |
• Physical game disc or cartridge • Premium SteelCase • Exclusive letter penned by actor Jed Brophy on weathered paper with a wax seal sticker • Full-color Middle-earth cloth map |
Pre-orders are officially live and will remain open until mid-December. You can read our review of the game here.