The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II - The Rise of the Witch-king vs The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

Command the fearsome forces of the Witch‑King in a brand‑new campaign that traces the rise and fall of Angmar against Arnor. New heroes, units, and epic battles bring Tolkien’s appendices to life while expanding the core RTS experience.

The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real‑time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the forces of light and darkness clash for control of Middle‑earth, with each victory granting experience and visual upgrades. Choose to fight for the ring’s destruction as the forces of good, or command the dark armies to claim Middle‑earth forever. Play solo campaigns or battle friends online in a richly detailed fantasy warfare experience.

• Rich new campaign storyline
• Adds fresh units to all factions
• Robust multiplayer options
• Faithful Tolkien lore integration

• Deep LOTR storyline integrated into RTS gameplay
• Two fully realized opposing campaigns
• Robust unit progression and visual upgrades
• Strong multiplayer support on PC

• Requires original game to play
• PC‑only limits platform reach
• Higher system requirements than base game

• Aged graphics compared to modern RTS titles
• Steep learning curve for new RTS players
• Limited modding community