Witness the return of Sauron's army to Mordor, the attack on the Black Gate and the origins behind Talion's quest for vengeance in the Official Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Story Trailer -- Banished from Death.
Also today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions confirmed the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor ship date for October 7, 2014, and revealed the game's official box art and pre-order bonus pack.
Pre-order bonus details:
Fans who pre-order Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor will get access at the game's launch to The Dark Ranger exclusive bonus pack. Available at all participating retailers, the pack will provide exclusive content and challenges for players including:
Dark Ranger Character Skin
Begin your own quest for vengeance with a new Dark Ranger character skin that embodies Talion's darker side
"Test of Power" Challenge Mode
Face Sauron's Captains and defeat them to earn powerful Runes and gain a head start in the game
Access to Exclusive Leaderboards for "Test of Power" Challenge Mode
Test your speed, skill and strategy and measure yourself against your friends on the leaderboards in this challenge mode
The Palantir app, which is available on the Apple Story here, will sync with game assets and the final game, to reveal additional layers of information, insights and fan-authored content, creating a unique second-screen experience. Enable Palantir's sync mode while the Official Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Story Trailer -- Banished from Death plays to try it out.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron's return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance. As Talion's personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor will be available on October 7, 2014 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.
(This post was edited by Silverlode on Apr 3 2014, 7:20am)
