Community Showcase - Jan 2026

2026/01/16‍

Written by Oisín Bourke with special thanks to Max from FRG.
Banner image by FireManeDavy on Discord

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Greetings and welcome to our Jan 2026 community showcase!

From lofty fortresses to cozy mountain retreats, we’ve been blown away by both the artistry and building mastery on display for the Durin’s Tower Community Build Challenge.

Thank you to everyone who took part, the entries are so good that choosing a selection for the blog was a challenge in and of itself!

Please swing by the Discord to check out more entries or if you’d like to join in, these events don’t really end, anyone can participate at any time.

And if you haven’t checked out the Durin’s Folk DLC yet, you can find it on: EPIC, Steam, Playstation and Xbox.


Spoiler Warning:

Please note that the entries below are taken from the “Durin’s Folk” DLC and spoilers for locations,items and narrative events are likely.


Towers, Temples and Tributes
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"Ant"

Comment from FRG: "Seeing NPCs enjoying the warmly lit square is delightful, I’d love to sit here with a book and some tea."

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"FireManeDavy"

FRG loved this early stage of this build: "Firemanedavy’s monument reminds me of a large anvil. The way light interacts with the faces of the structure is really nice, I really like the feeling of depth it creates."

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"Gemma"

Comment from FRG: "The hallway by Gemma feels like a really nice showcase of dwarven interior design."

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"Jimi Howiko"

Comment from FRG: "Jimi Howiko’s top down view of his tower is really fun to look at! Aric’s perch is very cool and suitably fancy, and I really like how the verticality of the building is shown off between the walkways below."

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"Jubo_1071"

Comment from FRG: "The shadowy door by Jubo_1071 is rad, it feels so moody and atmospheric. There’s a sense of solemnity and grandeur that makes me desperate to know what’s on the other side. Really nice use of lighting!"

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"Kalorn"

Comment from FRG: "Kalorn’s kitchen is so immediately recognizable that it feels like a real room. I enjoy how spacious it is while simultaneously being filled with lots of small visual details that keep it interesting to look at, and I especially like the ceiling."

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"Mereak Firmaxe"

Comment from FRG: "mereak firmaxe has made a very awe inspiring facade to their tower, with a tree that feels like an homage to our fine friends from Gondor. There’s a lot of depth and it’s fun to look through the windows and imagine what lays within."

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"Noobdelux"

Comment from FRG: "Noobdelux’s creation brings to mind an alpine village. The use of elevation and the wood accents on stone are lovely."

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"s11pakk0"

Comment from FRG: "S11pakk0’s shrine with flowers is extremely vibrant and brings a feeling of spring to the mountaintop. It feels so peaceful, it’s easy to imagine the light sent of flowers flowing along a gentle breeze here."

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"Whiteshaquil"

Comment from FRG: "whiteshaquil’s shrine feels very intimate and somber, which is accentuated by the fantastic composition of the picture. A perfect place for a quiet moment of reflection."

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Video Walkthroughs:
Want the full tour? Several builders also shared video walkthroughs of their creations!

Ant:

Mereak Firmaxe: External

Mereak Firmaxe: Internal

HeavyOscillators:

Jubo_1071:

Kalorn: Interior

Kalorn: - Exterior

Noobdelux:

WhiteShaquil:

Smokyy:

Zeta1127:

(UKR)XAH:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Durin's Tower Challenge!

The dedication you've shown in creating these builds—especially over the busy holiday period—is truly inspiring. Each tower, monument, and creative interpretation brought something unique to the challenge, and we loved seeing how you made Durin's Tower your home.

We hope you enjoyed building at Durin's Tower as much as we enjoyed seeing what you created. Whether you built something grand and imposing or cozy and personal, you've helped make this location feel even more special.

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