Take-Two Interactive’s Private Division is poised to publish a new Lord of the Rings game. The project is being developed by Weta Workshop, the New Zealand studio renowned for its work on the Peter Jackson Middle-earth film trilogy. Weta opened a dedicated gaming division in 2014 and has since built a reputation for translating cinematic magic into interactive experiences.
At this stage, development is in its early phases. The planned window suggests a release within Take-Two and Private Division’s fiscal year 2024 to 2025, though concrete details about the title remain under wraps as the team fine-tunes its approach to the beloved fantasy world.
While specifics about gameplay, story scope, or platform strategy have not been disclosed, the publisher expresses strong confidence that the project will surprise and delight fans of the saga. The collaboration brings together a storied IP with Weta’s long-standing expertise in creature design, world-building, and practical effects to deliver a fresh Middle-earth experience.
“It is an honor to work on a new game set in Middle-earth, especially when the project aims to differentiate itself from prior adventures,” stated a representative from Weta Workshop. “As fans of the universe, we look forward to letting players explore Middle-earth like never before and inviting new audiences to discover the magic of The Lord of the Rings.”
In related timing, anticipation surrounds the continued expansion of The Lord of the Rings universe on screen and in interactive formats. A fresh installment in the Rings of Power storyline is expected to arrive in the near term, alongside the evolving catalog of Middle-earth titles that target both longtime readers and new players alike.
Source: VG Times