Warner Bros unveils The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan expansion

Warner Bros have unveiled today 'Riders of Rohan', the latest expansion for the free-to-play MMORPG 'The Lord of the Rings Online'. Riders of Rohan expands the online world of Middle-earth where players join forces to ride into the Plains of Rohan. Riders of Rohan launches in Autumn 2012 with an increased level cap, the vast plains of Rohan including iconic locations such as Amon Hen and Fangorn Forest, the new Mounted Combat system and much more.

“This is going to be another outstanding year as we celebrate our fifth anniversary and introduce a wealth of new content throughout the year, ending with our arrival in Rohan. One of our largest expansions ever, Rohan is expected to be twice the size of the recent Rise of Isengard expansion and includes the most new game systems and technology we've introduced since 2008's Mines of Moria.” said Kate Paiz, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online.

New features include:

• Join with the Rohirrim and ride across the sprawling Plains of Rohan; witness the breaking of the Fellowship at Amon Hen; forge alliances with the Ents of Fangorn; and aid Éomer, adopted son of Théoden, as he seeks to protect his homeland from the growing Shadow.
• Ride into Combat atop your loyal War-steed as you defend the people of Rohan from the forces of Isengard and Mordor. Customize your War-steed’s armor and level its skills over time to aid you in mounted defense of King Theoden’s lands. Mount your steed and gather your fellows to fight against Warbands, contingents of roving warg riders that have been scouted all over the Plains of Rohan. It falls to you to head off and defeat this new threat before they over take the land.
• Continue your legend in the next chapter of The Lord of the Rings Online, and gain new skills and deeds as you face new challenges on your journey to level 85.

Players can join The Lord of the Rings Online for free, by visiting www.lotro.com.