Unseen lands from the world of Middle-earth are awaiting in this visceral action-adventure RPG. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set against the backdrop of the famous trilogy yet forges its own distinct path with a new story and an exciting take on the popular genre. It gives players the unique opportunity to explore previously untold stories in the realm of Middle-earth during the journey of the ring. Innovative cooperative gameplay pits you and your friends against the dark forces of Middle-earth. Together players and their friends will experience an epic story-based adventure through vast Middle-earth to experience storylines and characters going beyond what has been seen in the feature films and previous games. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is the first The Lord of the Rings game to embrace realistic combat as Tolkien depicted it authentically derived from The Lord of the Rings lore and delivering on action RPG principles. Social play is redefined through groundbreaking online interdependent co-op gameplay which enables three different gamers to play as a complementary group where individual skills enhance the success of each individual and the team as a whole. Players choose from three playable races: Human Elf or Dwarf. Extensive customization allows for meaningful and rewarding RPG gameplay including established loot and reward systems. Special missions consist of defensive positioning and group raids for up to 3 players built especially for co-op challenges and not tied to the story.