Lord Of The Rings The The Third Age - Disc #1 May 2026

Disc #1 is a gauntlet of Middle-earth's most atmospheric early-to-mid-trilogy locations, ending just as the conflict escalates toward Minas Tirith.

: An Elven servant of Galadriel who rescues Berethor from Ringwraiths. Elegost : A Dúnedain Ranger and expert archer. Hadhod : A Dwarf warrior seeking his kin in Moria.

Once the Siege of Helm's Deep is resolved, GameCube players are prompted to swap to to continue the journey into Osgiliath and the Pelennor Fields. Lord Of The Rings The The Third Age - Disc #1

: There is no traditional "shopping" in this version of Middle-earth; every weapon and armor piece must be found in chests or won in battle. Disc #1 Story Arc and Locations

: After escaping Moria, the party travels through the rocky mazes and vast plains of Rohan. This section focuses on gathering scattered Rohan soldiers and confronting Gríma Wormtongue at Snowbourne. Disc #1 is a gauntlet of Middle-earth's most

: Characters earn skill points by repeatedly using specific types of attacks (e.g., Sword Craft or Shadowcraft), which unlocks more powerful abilities.

: A woman of Rohan who joins the party during the plains journey. Gameplay and Mechanics Hadhod : A Dwarf warrior seeking his kin in Moria

While most Lord of the Rings games put players in the boots of Aragorn or Legolas, The Third Age introduces a "second fellowship" led by , a Captain of Gondor. Disc #1 establishes this new cast as they follow in the literal footsteps of the main Fellowship, often arriving at iconic locations just moments after Frodo and company have departed. Key Protagonists on Disc 1 : Berethor : A Gondorian soldier seeking Boromir.