The Lord of the Rings Online™ launched a year ago and we want you to help us celebrate! That's why we're giving you free LOTRO access from May 8-12, 2008!

Play your old characters, check out the LOTRO Anniversary celebration events, explore new areas, and tackle new quests. Just log into your LOTRO account from May 8-12, 2008 and we'll take care of the fun and adventure.

LOTRO Game Updates & Enhancements Since You Last Played:

  • New Region - Explore the icy reaches of Forochel
  • New Quests - Over 100 new quests
  • Hobby System - Feel like going fishing?
  • Enhanced Monsterplay - New monster class: the Orc Defiler
  • Looking For Fellowship Enhancements - Mustering Horns and UI improvements
  • Customize Your Character - cosmetic clothing, traveling clothes, and barbershops! (more info)
  • Guardians - major updates (more info)
  • Burglars - major updates (more info)
  • Champions - several improvements (more info)
  • New PvMP dungeon - The Delving of Frór (more info)
  • Return to Angmar - completely overhauled to enhance playability and fun (more info)

For a limited time, there will be two new pricing options:

  • Become a LOTRO Lifetime Member for $199 and never pay a monthly fee again** (more info)
  • Choose any multi-month plan (90-days or longer) and lock in a monthly price of $9.99 per month** (more info)

During the LOTRO anniversary celebration, many monsters throughout Middle-earth will drop rare items when defeated. Exchange these rare items for a special gift box that will reward you with a variety of in-game items to aid you in your adventures in Middle-earth.

Did you know you can download LOTRO's manual, and an addendum covering Books 9-11, in digital format from lotro.com? You do now!

Need a new copy of the LOTRO game software? Get it for free in either Standard or Hi-Res. Simply click the version you'd like and start downloading:

Standard Resolution    |    High Resolution

If you have questions or problems with the installation process, please visit our Support pages.

If you'd like to invite a friend to play as well, they can get a free 14-day trial.* The treasures of Middle-earth await!



* Terms and conditions apply.

** Play for $9.99 a month or less when you sign up for a multi-month subscription plan. Participating players will be billed $29.97, $57.99, $112.99, or $199.00 for their selected subscription or membership plan. Certain restrictions apply. Offers end on June 1, 2008. Anniversary lifetime subscription and monthly subscription plans are available only for so long as LOTRO is in service and account is continuously maintained without termination for any reason. Visit myaccount.lotro.com for terms and conditions.

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