The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood add-on is announced. It will expand the virtual world of Middle-earth by adding new region of dark, foreboding and treacherous Mirkwood which will become the epic conclusion to Volume II. Furthermore, Siege of Mirkwood will contain an increased level cap, the new lands and a new instance of Dol Guldur fortress as well as enhancements to combat and Legendary Items. The new Skirmishes mode will be introduced which will allow players to command to the NPC soldiers.

“2009 has been a year of unprecedented growth for The Lord of the Rings Online and launch of Siege of Mirkwood will lead us to the new height,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of the game. “We are adding a new region east of the Misty Mountains, which is already covered by shadow. The new Skirmish mode will allow players to jump into the epicenter of the War of the Ring.”

“We always try to launch our localized versions right after the launch of their Western release”, said Yuri Maslikov, Project Manager of IT Territory. “I’m confident that Siege of Mirkwood will be a great present to the Russian players”.

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