Electronic Arts (EA) has officially announced that they will continue to develop The Lord of the Rings universe with The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Rise of the Witch-king pack (whew!). As the expansion pack to the fan favorite, improving each existing feature and presenting gamers the option to command the rise of evil in Middle-earth while experiencing the classic battles that took place before those portrayed in the films.
Mike Verdu, Executive Producer said, “The Lord of Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Rise of the Witch-king will transport players to a new time and place in Middle-earth while adding strategic depth to the innovative gameplay gamers loved in The Lord of Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II. Fans will love exploring the evil side of Middle-earth as described in Tolkien’s fiction and brought to life in the visual style of the New Line Cinema films. This game is set to deliver the ultimate RTS Middle-earth experience.”
An EA Los Angeles (EALA) game developed exclusively for the PC under the EA brand, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, the Rise of the Witch-king has all original content from J.R.R. Tolkien’s fiction. The pack will be available in late 2006 for the PC.