Daedelic Entertainment has set a release date for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, confirming it’s arriving soon, with a Nintendo Switch port planned for later in the year. LOTR Gollum is a prequel story and follows Gollum’s adventures between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with his search for the One Ring after Bilbo Baggins takes it.
LOTR Gollum is an action-adventure game, with a focus on narrative and stealth. There are lots of mighty warriors and wise spellcasters in the world of Middle-earth, and Gollum isn’t one of them. In LOTR Gollum, the title character must rely on his agility and stealth to avoid those who would do him harm, keeping out of sight of creatures like orcs and elves. The biggest threat to Gollum is himself, as the player must contend with the darker side of his personality throughout the game, and their choices will have consequences throughout the story. Gollum’s fate in LOTR Gollum will likely be unchanged from the original narrative, but the player’s path may alter the kind of person Gollum becomes before his final journey to Mount Doom.
Fans will have a chance to climb into the filthy loincloth of Gollum sooner than expected. Daedalic Entertainment has announced that LOTR Gollum will be released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on September 1, 2022, with the Nintendo Switch version planned to launch later in the year. This means Gollum’s mysterious new adventure is only a few months away.
LOTR Gollum follows Gollum on his journey through Mordor, where he is captured and tortured within the dungeons of Barad-dûr, where Sauron first learns of the existence of the Shire. Gollum manages to escape and is captured by Aragorn, who takes him to Mirkwood and to the realm of King Thranduil, where he is imprisoned. Gollum escapes once more and eventually makes his way to the Mines of Moria, where he is spotted by the Fellowship of the Ring. LOTR Gollum will feature familiar characters from the novels, including Gandalf, as well as some new characters created by the developers.
Gollum’s story may seem like an odd choice for a game based on The Lord of the Rings, as a location like Middle-earth is full of stories waiting to be told. However, his importance to all aspects of The Lord of The Rings’ narrative makes his journey an exciting addition for fans of the series. LOTR Gollum will hopefully flesh out Gollum’s story in ways that have never been seen before, with the player able to guide him along the way.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be released for PC, PS4, PS5 Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on September 1st, 2022, with a Nintendo Switch port planned for later in the year.
