Lord of the Rings Online Dev Reassures Fans Amid Amazon's New MMO Plans

Following Amazon's announcement of a new Lord of the Rings MMO, the developer of The Lord of the Rings Online has moved to alleviate concerns that the game will be discontinued. In a statement, Standing Stone Games and Middle-Earth Enterprises expressed their dedication to the game's community, emphasizing that they have no intention of replacing it. The assurance comes after Amazon Games revealed its partnership with Middle-Earth Enterprises to develop a new Lord of the Rings MMO for PC and consoles. Standing Stone Games addressed the community directly, stating that the game is 'beloved' and will continue to be supported. The statement reads, 'Like you, we, and our partners at Middle-earth Enterprises are huge fans of LOTRO... Standing Stone has every intention of growing and supporting this community.' This message aims to address the concerns of fans who were worried about the game's future in light of Amazon's new project. In an interview, Amazon Games VP Christoph Hartmann shared his vision for the new MMO, hoping to make it the largest in the market and focusing on creating a great game that also reflects the essence of the books.