Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition

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Experience an epic open world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
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About Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition

About this game

The hit sequel from Monolith Productions, Middle-earth Shadow of War, has more Orks than you can shake a sword at.

Return To Mordor

Set in an entirely new region of Middle-earth, this open-world videogame allows players to explore the epic realm of Mordor and uncover its secrets. Players will take on the role of Talion as he embarks on a treacherous journey characterised by intense action and memorable moments. Engage in epic battles, forge new friendships, confront powerful villains, and discover hidden treasures during your epic Middle-earth adventure! 

Engage Your Nemesis

From engaging combat sequences to large-scale strategic battles, Shadow of War offers heart-pounding action for everyone. With an improved Nemesis system that creates unique enemies with different strengths and weaknesses, challenge yourself by taking down never-before-seen orcs that randomly spawn each time you play. In addition to commanding Sauron's orc armies, dominate fortresses during massive sieges and build a personalised fortress to protect your army from incoming foes. Whether you approach your battles from the frontlines or play tactically behind enemy lines - Middle-earth Shadow of War lets you experience legendary adventures in novel ways each time you come back for more! 

More Than A Movie

Go beyond the movies with Middle-earth Shadow of War – a thrilling, engaging videogame from Monolith Productions. Experience the legendary universe of J.R.R. Tolkien like never before as you take on the role of Talion and attempt to dominate Mordor and build an army by commanding Orcs, Uruks, and more.

Secure Your Stronghold

Forge your own powerful stronghold in an iconic Mordor location such as Cirith Ungol or Seregost to bring other Talion allies together. Assemble strong armies while strategizing battles with customizable tactics for each orc captain on the battlefield. Engage in Epic Nemesis Forts where foes are always evolving — influencing gameplay for every epic battle opportunity and showcasing unique personalities for every enemy you meet. No two adversaries will fight in exactly the same way — guaranteeing a unique adventure for every player that steps foot into Shadow of War's dark lands! Plus, take control with friends who can join forces in Multiplayer mode for competitive online games against one another or a shared foe; uniting under their own personalised banners as they rise to conquer Sauron’s forces in this dangerously addictive game full of action, strategy, and power struggles.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
October 09, 2017
Developers:
Monolith Productions Inc
Monolith Productions Inc
Publisher:
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Rating:
ESRB rating of 17
PEGI rating of 18
Supported Languages:
English
Franchise:
Middleearth

Product Requirements

Steam account required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update for Windows 7
Processor: Intel i5-2550K, 3.4 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 | Radeon HD 7950
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10 version 14393.102 or higher required
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon R9 290X or Radeon RX 480
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 60 GB available space

Critic Reviews

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IGN

IGN
90 / 100
"Similar to the way Batman: Arkham City built on the foundation of Arkham Asylum, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is bigger and more ambitious in scope than Shadow of Mordor, with...

PC Gamer

PC Gamer
73 / 100
"The nemesis system shines in this unwieldy, bloated, and occasionally magnificent fantasy epic."

GameSpace

87 / 100
"Shadow of War may not be perfect. Its camera can still get lost, Talion’s free-running can often be a hindrance rather than a help, and the UI can sometimes bug out for no...
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Relax & enjoy! 79.55%  of players consider this game to be Just Right

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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 3 ratings
33% of users would recommend this.
4.7

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Huge battles - addictive gameplay

Sam J
Staff Review
I loved Shadow of Mordor, and Shadow of War continued to scratch that LOTR-esque itch. The battles are huge - you have the constant threat of Orcs betraying you mid-combat, dragons flying overhead and the imminent smell of victory/defeat by keeping enemies at bay beyond your fortress or storming into an enemy's base to take it for your own. The game, like the original, has a great skill tree system for upgrading Talion and Celebrimbor's abilities too. If you played and enjoyed Shadow of Mordor, it's definitely worth checking out this sequel!
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 editions. They are Standard Edition and Definitive Edition
Available DLCs for Middle-earth: Shadow of War include Expansion Pass, The Desolation of Mordor, and Blade of Galadriel
Somewhere in the middle. 10% of GameFAQs users said Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition is Simple or Easy. 80% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 10% of GameFAQs users said Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition is suitable for players aged 18 and above.
Yes, Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that Middle-earth\u2122: Shadow of War\u2122 is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck

Steam account required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update for Windows 7
Processor: Intel i5-2550K, 3.4 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 | Radeon HD 7950
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10 version 14393.102 or higher required
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon R9 290X or Radeon RX 480
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 60 GB available space

The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 46 hours. 79% of users played Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition for over 40 hours.
65% of critics on Metacritic recommend Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition. The Metascore is 77 out of 100.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition was released on October 09, 2017
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition is published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition was developed by Monolith Productions Inc and Monolith Productions Inc
Fanatical users tagged Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition as Action, RPG, and Adventure
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition as Action
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition as RPG
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Standard Edition as Adventure

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News & Features

MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR © 2017 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Monolith. © 2017 New Line Productions, Inc. © The Saul Zaentz Company. MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.MONOLITH LOGO, WB GAMES LOGO, WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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