There's a Lord of the Rings game coming to mobile.

Electronic Arts has announced that it has partnered with Middle-earth Enterprises to develop a new free-to-play mobile game called The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth. The RPG title, inspired by the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, brings fans on another adventure in a strategic, social-competitive experience.

The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is set to feature immersive storytelling, turn-based combat, deep collection systems, and a characters from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit universe. 

It’s a dangerous business going out your door… there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to – but we’re on our way to Middle-earth in a new mobile game. 🔗: https://t.co/kwhqbaDL3f pic.twitter.com/SdHrI4zTZG

— Electronic Arts (@EA) May 9, 2022

"We are incredibly excited to partner with The Saul Zaentz Company and Middle-earth Enterprises on the next generation of mobile role-playing games," Malachi Boyle, Vice President of Mobile RPG for Electronic Arts, shares in a statement. "The team is filled with fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and each day they bring their tremendous passion and talents together to deliver an authentic experience for players. The combination of high-fidelity graphics, cinematic animations, and stylized art immerses players in the fantasy of Middle-earth where they’ll go head-to-head with their favorite characters."

Fredrica Drotos, Chief Brand & Licensing Officer for SZC’s Middle-earth Enterprises adds, "We are thrilled to be working with EA once again, this time to bring a mobile game solely inspired by Middle-earth as described in the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien to its fans. It’s an honor to work with the talented Capital Games team whose knowledge and love of the lore is palpable throughout."

The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is planned for a limited regional beta testing this summer. Further details to be revealed soon.

Last year, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy celebrated its 20^th anniversary. Amazon Prime also announced The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, a fantasy television series based on J.R.R. Tolkien's stories set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video this 2 September 2022.

Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer below.