Experience Middle-earth like never before in the first The Lord of the Rings game that puts you in command of a real-time, open world. Control the legendary heroes, massive armies, and epic campaigns of Middle-earth in over 25 missions based on all three films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. From waging all-out combat among the vast forces of good and evil to controlling your favorite heroes and characters to managing the troops and resources of your side, the fate of a living, breathing Middle-earth is in your hands.

* Command the heroes and armies of Middle-earth in over 25 missions based on all three films.

* Control one of four unique sides, each with its own playing styles, resource management, and base-building techniques.

* Tolkien?s world comes alive in a persistent 3D real-time map featuring clouds, waves, sunrise/sunset, and trees blowing in the wind. Zoom in anywhere and anytime to see the action like never before.

* Be the architect of the battle for Middle-earth and orchestrate the memorable, epic battles from the movies, including the unforgettable siege of Minas Tirith.

* Take the battle for Middle-earth online with a revolutionary story-based multiplayer mode.