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Aspyr re-releases 2011's War in the North on modern consoles with co-op for $20

Aspyr Media, owned by Embracer, has released a Legacy Edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North today on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, priced $20 ($18 through Aug. 25). The updated edition adds online and local split-screen co-op and advertises "optimized" solo play while bringing the 2011 action-RPG to current-generation systems. The original game was developed by Snowblind Studios and features three swappable playable characters, iconic Middle-earth locations and characters, and the ability to call the eagle Beleram. Embracer is pursuing a wider revival of Lord of the Rings games, with Warhorse and Crystal Dynamics confirmed to be developing new LOTR RPGs.

• Legacy Edition released today on PS5/PS4, Xbox Series/Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC for $20 (discounted to $18 through Aug. 25).
• Updated version includes online co-op and local split-screen co-op plus advertised "optimized" solo play on modern hardware.
• Original 2011 title was developed by Snowblind Studios (closed 2012); players control Eradan, Andriel and Farin, can swap characters in battle, upgrade abilities and call the eagle Beleram.
• Game features Middle-earth locations such as Rivendell, Lothlórien, the Lonely Mountain and Mirkwood and includes characters like Aragorn, Gandalf and Elrond; Embracer has also announced new LOTR RPG projects from Warhorse and Crystal Dynamics.