The Lord of the Rings Online
April 2007 (18 years ago)
Lord of the Rings Online is the premier MMORPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's wondrous world of Middle-earth. LOTRO brings you into the timeline of the events of The Lord of the Rings story, and sets you on a path that parallels the Fellowship of the Ring, aiding them on their journey to Mordor by performing tasks and adventurous deeds surrounding their path across Middle-earth.
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| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | ~30 | 9.1% |
| July 2025 | ~33 | 32.0% |
| November 2024 | ~25 | 38.9% |
| September 2024 | ~18 | 5.9% |
| May 2024 | ~17 |
The Lord of the Rings Online is a classic MMORPG released in 2007. Despite its age, it maintains a loyal niche player base due to the enduring popularity of the Lord of the Rings IP and regular updates from Standing Stone Games. However, its age and niche status mean the daily active player base has declined considerably from its peak, currently estimated around 20,000 daily active players.
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