
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
by Monolith Productions · published by WB Games
Released September 30, 2014 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

About Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a open world third-person action role-playing video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, which takes place in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium. The game takes place in the 60-year gap between the events of Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings. It is a story of revenge, slaughter, and mystery set entirely in Mordor, the Land of Shadows. At its center is Talion, an ordinary man who loses everything, including his mortal life. The game is set in a fully open world, and features various role-playing game elements such as experience points and skills. There are various ways the player can complete their main objective. Aside from the main storyline, there are various side quests and random events the player can complete within Mordor. The melee system is inspired by that of the Batman Arkham series. Getting into a good fighting rhythm, using both regular attacks and counter-attacks will improve the player's combo multiplier. A unique feature of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is the Nemesis system. Every enemy in the game has their own name, rank, and memory. These enemies will continue to do their own jobs and tasks even when they're off screen. If the player does not kill an enemy in an encounter, this enemy will remember the player and change their tactics and conversations based on the encounter.
You are Talion, a Ranger of the Black Gate, keeping watch over Mordor which has remained undisturbed for ages. In the blink of an eye, everything is taken from you – your friends, your family, and even your own life. Resurrected by a mysterious vengeful spirit, you must now embark on a relentless vendetta against those who have wronged you.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | 64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS * | 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor FAQ
When did Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor come out?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was released on September 30, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on PlayStation 5?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Who is making Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is developed by Monolith Productions and published by WB Games.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor multiplayer?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is single player only.
How much does Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor cost?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 93% of 97,530 reviews are positive. Critics average 84/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor system requirements page.
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