February 13, 2008
Codemasters
to Unveil Book 12: The Ashen Wastes for The Lord of the Rings Online
2007 MMO of the Year Introduces New Free
Content Update for Subscribers
Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online announced
the details of the fourth free content update for subscribers to The Lord of the
Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. Book 12: The Ashen Wastes continues the epic
story of The Lord of the Rings Online, adds substantial new features that
provide players ability to truly personalize their heroes and an inventive new
region that blends the challenge of a 12-player raid with the action of player-vs-player
combat. Book 12: The Ashen Wastes will be available to subscribers of The Lord
of the Rings Online on February 13, 2007 in North America and February 14, 2007
in Europe.
“The Lord of the Rings Online has taken the world
by storm, winning multiple awards and continuing to expand with compelling
content updates such as Book 12,” said Jim Crowley, president and CEO of
Turbine, Inc. “We’re very excited about the response to the new additions to
Monster Play and we know that the ability for players to customize and
personalize their characters by using our new outfit system or by visiting one
of the many barbershops throughout Middle-earth, will add an entirely new level
of fun and enjoyment to the game. We are dedicated to our continued delivery of
the best persistent online experience available and we look forward to sharing
our plans for the future of this franchise in the coming months.”
Click here to see a new
developer diary from The Lord of the Rings Online.
NEW FEATURES:
- More Customization – Book 12 introduces the
Outfit system which features new gear and options to let players truly
customize their hero’s appearance without impacting the stats of their armor.
Players can also visit one of the many new barbershops in Middle-earth where
they can choose from one of more than 50 new hairstyles. - The Delving of Fror — Monster Play evolves in
Book 12 with an innovative new dungeon that implements 12-player raid
mechanics into a dynamic player-vs-player (PvP) environment. The Delving of
Fror is controlled by the faction currently winning the battle in the
Ettenmoors. Players who gain access to this vast new public dungeon will
participate in a challenging raid that pits them against fearsome foes while
they face the constant threat of an opposing faction gaining control of the
Ettenmoors above and quickly transforming the Delving of Frr into an all-out
PvP battle. - Housing Enhancements — The player housing
system, which was introduced in Book 11, has been significantly enhanced to
provide players with even more control over the items they place in their
home. A host of new trophies and other bind-on-acquire items have been added
to help players make their home reflect their unique tastes and
accomplishments in Middle-earth. - The Epic Continues! — Elrond sends players to
rescue Laerdan from Amarthiel deep within Carn Dm. Through their
investigations, players will discover the location of Narchuil, the ancient
Ring Amarthiel lost at the Battle of Fornost. Players will battle an Angmarim
sorcerer, but only manage to recover half of the ring before returning to
Rivendell to inform Gandalf. - Over 100 New Quests — The story continues for
players as they aid the Fellowship and encounter new adventures in
Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an
interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people,
places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From
the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the
Witch-king, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before.
The Lord of the Rings Online is available for purchase at major retailers across
North America and Europe. For more information, or to download a free trial,
visit www.lotro.com or
www.lotro-europe.com.
