The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Has Been Delayed

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Has Been Delayed

Daedalic Entertainment has revealed that the highly-anticipated RPG The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been delayed. The upcoming title will let players take on the role of the famed J.R.R. Tolkien character who becomes consumed by the One throughout the Tolkien stories and film adaptations.

After the recent gameplay reveal, many took to social media to question the visual quality of the game. Whether this is directly linked to the announced delay, or the developers simply need additional time to polish up the game is unknown. The studio did not reveal a release date and instead said it will be a several-month delay with an exact release date to be announced in the future.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was announced in 2019 with an original release date of 2021. The game was delayed as have been many others and was pushed into this year. The delays seem to have been halted as the game now has an official release date in 2022.

Read the full statement released below:

“First of all, we would like to thank all of you for your patience and support so far. Over the last few years, our team has been working hard to bring you a remarkable story in a breathtaking world, fill with magic and wonder.

We are dedicated to meeting our community’s expectations and uncovering the untold story of Gollum in a way that honors the vision of J.R.R. Tolkien.

That being said, in order to deliver the best possible experience, we have decided to push the release of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum by a few months. We will update you with an exact timing in the near future.

We are grateful for our passionate community and we cannot wait to share this unique adventure with you soon!”

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 1st, 2022.

Source: Daedalic Entertainment