Middle-earth: Shadow of War
by Monolith Productions · published by WB Games
Released October 10, 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.
The world of men is ending. In fires of Mount Doom, a ranger, and wraith bound together in death. Crafted the one thing that could challenge Sauron, a Ring of Power. But power can blind those who seek it, The Great Deceiver has returned to Middle-Earth, to rebuild his armies. To rule all. The corruption will be contained no longer. The war for Mordor begins.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 Creators Update |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Middle-earth: Shadow of War FAQ
When did Middle-earth: Shadow of War come out?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War was released on October 10, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War on PlayStation 5?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of War has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of War has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of War has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is developed by Monolith Productions and published by WB Games.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War multiplayer?
No. Middle-earth: Shadow of War is single player only.
How much does Middle-earth: Shadow of War cost?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War costs $49.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 89% of 117,444 reviews are positive. Critics average 84/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
The minimum GPU is AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Middle-earth: Shadow of War system requirements page.
Middle-earth series
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