Action · 2017
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a continuation of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor The game operates on the world and the characters of the books of JRR Tolkien. However, it will be more accurate to say that the game is closer to the cinematic version of this story, created by director Peter Jackson. This is noticeable…
Key facts
- Released
- 27 September 2017
- Genre
- Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 36 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Mobile
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Interactive, Monolith Productions
- Publisher
- WB Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 82
- Steam reviews
- 89% positive (107,218 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 36h to see the end
- Open world
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Expect about 36 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Middle-earth: Shadow of War with friends?
No, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Middle-earth: Shadow of War on?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 82. On Steam, 89% positive (107,218 reviews).
What games are like Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
In the same spirit: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Lord of the Rings: War in the North and Gotham Knights.



