Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor – Release Date, Pre Order Bonuses & Box Art Revealed
Warner Bros. Interactive and Monolith Studios have just unveiled the release date for the upcoming Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor and they have also released images of the final box art and announced some pre-order bonuses. Not only that, but they have also released a new story trailer that focuses on what drives our hero to revenge and just what kind of predicament he is in.
According to the press release, the game will be releasing on the 7th of October for the PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and will follow the story of Talion who decides to take matters into his own hands after his family is slain right before his eyes by Sauron’s ruthless army.
Below is the official press release for Shadow of Mordor, which also details the recently announced pre-order bonus:
Witness the return of Sauron’s army to Mordor, the attack on the Black Gate and the origins behind Talion’s quest for vengeance in the Official Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Story Trailer – Banished from Death.
Also today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions confirmed the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor ship date for 7th October 2014, and revealed the game’s official box art and pre-order bonus pack.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron’s return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance.
As Talion’s personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor will be available on 7th October 2014, 2014 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.
Pre-order bonus details
Fans who pre-order Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor will get access at the game’s launch to The Dark Ranger exclusive bonus pack. Available at all participating retailers, the pack will provide exclusive content and challenges for players including:
• Dark Ranger Character Skin
– Begin your own quest for vengeance with a new Dark Ranger character skin that embodies Talion’s darker side
• “Test of Power” Challenge Mode
– Face Sauron’s Captains and defeat them to earn powerful Runes and gain a head start in the game
– Test your speed, skill and strategy and measure yourself against your friends on the leaderboards
• Access to Exclusive Leaderboards for “Test of Power” Challenge Mode
– Test your speed, skill and strategy and measure yourself against your friends on the leaderboards in this challenge mode
