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Reclaim the Dwarven Homeland of Moria
Welcome to The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players take control of a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria—known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf—in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures.
Available Now
Available Now
Explore a World of Endless Possibilities
Return to Moria utilizes procedurally generated realms, meaning no two adventures will be alike. Every expedition is traversable either solo or online with companions. Players can mine to craft greater gear and resources, but beware mining makes noise, and noise created in the quiet deep threatens to awaken the dangers below: where there's clatter, there's combat. Excavate the mysteries of three legendary mountains, extract precious metals, scrape to survive, and battle unspeakable forces to learn the secret of the Shadow that lurks within.
Discover Secrets in the Depths of Moria
Feel the Fellowship
Experience the Fellowship of the Dwarves like never before, with the rich lore of the iconic fantasy world from J.R.R. Tolkien interwoven into the very fabric of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
Survive the Dark
To survive the treacherous mines of Moria players must conserve resources, hunt and gather for food and manage their sleep, temperature and noise levels. Utilize dynamic light systems for safety and to blaze a path further into the darkness. Battle unspeakable evils and survive hordes of monstrous Orcs in visceral combat, while uncovering the secret of the Shadow that looms within the mountain.
Base Building
Find solace from the darkness. Reveal and clear new locations to create architecture on a grand scale. Get creative and construct bases from scratch or build upon the existing environment. Beware the evils which seek to destroy Dwarven progress.
Rebuild and Reshape Moria
Restore the long-lost ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm to its former glory, recovering Dwarven landmarks as the story progresses. Resurrect old mines and refire their forges to yield their untouched resources.
Explore
Delve into the depths of the Mines of Moria. Procedurally generated environments are abundant with resources and fraught with mystery and danger, providing a unique experience each and every time.
CO-OP Multiplayer
Adventure alone or band together with friends in online cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players.
Craft Dwarven Tools, Weapons & More
Craft and loot legendary Dwarven armor, tools, weapons and structures. Rebuild ancient forges to strengthen, repair and enchant gear. Upgrade and unlock new technologies and fantastical machines.
Uncover Magic Artifacts
Discover ancient magic items including swords that glow when orcs are near, maps of long-dormant Mithril veins, books with forgotten crafting plans and amulets that give strength or wisdom.
Mine Ore and Jewels
Establish mines to unearth deposits of precious resources such as iron, gold, and quartz; and fantastical materials such as Mithril. Access crafting stations and forges to convert ore to ingots and upgrade gear. But be prepared, mining is loud and can awaken what lurks in the darkness.
Comprehensive Dwarf Builder
Players become part of Dwarven Legend as they create their own Dwarf in the custom character creator. Dwarves can be customized in a variety of ways to create a unique Dwarven identity. Then, during gameplay, players can find and craft armor and weapons to further enhance their unique style.
Game Director Jon-Paul Dumont shares an update on what players can look forward to in the second title update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ and more.
Game Director Jon-Paul Dumont shares an update on what players can look forward to in the second title update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ and more.
We sat down with Dave Arnold-Fernandez, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ at Free Range Games to learn more about his role in the game’s development, from conception to release.
We sat down with Dave Arnold-Fernandez, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ at Free Range Games to learn more about his role in the game’s development, from conception to release.
Bradley Fulton, Art Director of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria goes in depth describing the development of Moria’s most abundant enemies, orcs and goblins.
Bradley Fulton, Art Director of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria goes in depth describing the development of Moria’s most abundant enemies, orcs and goblins.
A patch addressing the most common causes of multipayer connection problems among players has been released.
A patch addressing the most common causes of multipayer connection problems among players has been released.
Dwarven Survival Crafting Game from Free Range Games and North Beach Games Hits Sony’s Console With Quality of Life Updates and New Physical Edition
Dwarven Survival Crafting Game from Free Range Games and North Beach Games Hits Sony’s Console With Quality of Life Updates and New Physical Edition
Update 1 for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is live! Release notes include a message from the team details of changes and fixes to the game.
Update 1 for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is live! Release notes include a message from the team details of changes and fixes to the game.
Game Director Jon-Paul Dumont gives us a preview of what's to come in Update 1
Game Director Jon-Paul Dumont gives us a preview of what's to come in Update 1
“With a gorgeous setting and a sense of adventure enhanced by playing with other people, this title is a fun survival crafting experience.”
“With a gorgeous setting and a sense of adventure enhanced by playing with other people, this title is a fun survival crafting experience.”
“[The] Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria blends survival adventure and sandbox together fantastically. A very satisfying and rewarding experience all around.”
“[The] Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria blends survival adventure and sandbox together fantastically. A very satisfying and rewarding experience all around.”
"Playing this game co-operatively has been the most fun I’ve had with a Middle-earth game in such a long time that if feels it feels like a breath of fresh air."
"Playing this game co-operatively has been the most fun I’ve had with a Middle-earth game in such a long time that if feels it feels like a breath of fresh air."
“Return to Moria is a solid entry in the survival genre. It has some unique gameplay mechanics that are fun to explore, while the Middle-earth setting lets a dedicated fanbase venture into the world in a new way.”
“Return to Moria is a solid entry in the survival genre. It has some unique gameplay mechanics that are fun to explore, while the Middle-earth setting lets a dedicated fanbase venture into the world in a new way.”
“Return to Moria, from Free Range Games, is a fun experience for fans of survival titles and Lord of the Rings. It takes some of the better systems fromthe genre and marries them to the lore and setting of Moria, the result ofwhich is a world that fans can be excited about.”
“Return to Moria, from Free Range Games, is a fun experience for fans of survival titles and Lord of the Rings. It takes some of the better systems fromthe genre and marries them to the lore and setting of Moria, the result ofwhich is a world that fans can be excited about.”
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