In a post on their Twitter account, WB Games announces a partnership between Chinese company NetEase for the upcoming mobile gameTheÂLord of the Rings: Rise to War.“We are pleased to announce our collaboration with NetEase, Inc. on the mobile game development ofThe Lord of the Rings: Rise to War,” says the tweet. “Set in the Third Age of Middle-earth, this latest mobile strategy game will feature iconic characters and locations from the original trilogy.”
âThe Lord of the Ringsis one of the most influential and celebrated literary works in the world, and we are thrilled to be able to work with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment again to deliver another exciting game for global players,â says William Ding, founder and CEO of NetEase via areport from Collider. âWith our deep mobile game development experience, world class R&D team and increasing success in the most established mobile game markets in the world, we are confident we can bring these vibrant characters and spirited world of Middle-earth to life, and impress global fans with an inspiring new way to enjoyThe Lord of the Rings.â
In addition to the reveal ofLord of the Rings: Rise to War, it’s been teased that WB Games will have announcements to make atDC Comics' DC FanDome event on August 22. The event will celebrate everything DC Comics related and include news on different comics, movies, TV shows, and video games. Here’s hoping we’ll finally get an announcement of thelong-rumored Batman gamefrom WB Montreal.
âWith NetEase, we have an excellent partner forThe Lord of the Rings: Rise to War,Âbringing gamers the mobile experience in this rich universe they are looking for,â says David Haddad, President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. âThis adaptation will unlock new opportunities for players to explore the iconic settings and characters of Middle-earth while utilizing their strategic skills in battle.â
While there’s no release date,The Lord of the Rings: Rise to Warwill launch on mobile platforms in the future.