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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Released September 30, 2014 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Linux, Mac and Xbox 360

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About Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a third-person action role-playing game with hack and slash and adventure elements, released on September 30, 2014. It is set in an open world within Mordor, placed in the wider Middle-earth setting drawn from The Lord of the Rings franchise. The main character is Talion, a guardian posted at the Black Gate, and the game is built for single player.

Monolith Productions developed it. WB Games published it. The game features open world exploration along with stealth and fantasy themes, and it includes role-playing elements. Players can take on the main objective in different ways, and the open world offers additional side content to explore.

The game was released for PlayStation 3, PS4, Linux, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. It carries an ESRB M rating and a PEGI 18 rating. It is part of the Middle-earth series.

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor FAQ

When did Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor come out?

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor came out on September 30, 2014.

What platforms is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on?

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor came out on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Linux, Mac and Xbox 360.

Who made Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is developed by Monolith Productions and published by WB Games.

Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor multiplayer?

No. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is single player only.

What is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor rated?

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is rated ESRB M (Mature 17+) and PEGI 18.

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