Smeagol and Gollum’s journey across Middle-earth will finally be reaching gamers’ screens in just under two months. Daedalic Entertainment and Nacon have announced The Lord of the Rings: Gollum‘s release date as May 20, 2023 for PC as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles. A Nintendo Switch version will follow at an unspecified time later in the year.
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Following an indefinite delay announced last July, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum now has an explicit release date. The new game features an original story set in Middle-earth, following Gollum (and Smeagol) as he embarks on a journey across the continent in search of his “Precious.” From the game’s Steam page:
Athletic and agile, sneaky and cunning. Driven by the desire to once again hold in his hands what he lost, Gollum is one of the most fascinating characters in the world of The Lord of the Rings™.
He has seen things that others can not imagine, he has survived things that others would not dare mention. Torn by his split personality, he can be vicious and villainous as Gollum, but social and cautious as Sméagol.
While being vital to the story by J.R.R. Tolkien, many parts of Gollum’s quest have not been told in detail yet. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ you get to experience this story. From his time as a slave below the Dark Tower to his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood.
Use stealth, agility and cunning to survive and overcome what lies ahead. Climb, leap and grapple your way past dangers or into advantageous spots.
While Gollum might not be a fighter, it is not unlike him to assassinate a careless enemy when the chance presents itself – or dispose of them in more creative and villainous ways.
The decisions you make and the way you play have a direct influence on Gollum’s personality: Always struggling between the two sides embodied by Gollum and Sméagol, it is up to you to decide whether the darker side of Gollum takes over or if there is a spark of reason left in what once was Sméagol. One mind, two egos – you decide!
Daedalic Entertainment will also shortly be revealing new gameplay, and will bring a playable demo of the title to PAX East 2023 at booth #12043. Check out the story trailer from Nacon Connect earlier this month, showcasing the game’s version of Gandalf and the Ringwraiths.