Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle Announced for Switch 2 | Release Date & Pre-Orders
Aspyr has officially announced the Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle for Nintendo Switch 2. Experience the award-winning Nemesis System and epic open-world combat on September 30.
Aspyr has officially announced that the highly acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle is making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2. Scheduled to launch on September 30, this comprehensive collection packages together two of the most celebrated action role-playing games of the past decade: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition. For players looking to secure their copy early, pre-orders are currently live. The bundle is available at a promotional price of $34.99, offering a limited-time 50 percent discount off its standard base price of $69.99. For those who may only want one chapter of Talion’s journey, each game will also be available for individual purchase on the Nintendo eShop.
Previously released on platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC—with the original Shadow of Mordor also gracing the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360—this release marks the first time the complete, uncompromised saga will be playable on a Nintendo system. The arrival of the bundle on the Switch 2 promises to deliver an epic open-world experience right into the palms of your hands, bringing the brutal, beautiful landscapes of Tolkien’s universe to a brand-new generation of portable hardware.
At the heart of this collection is the groundbreaking, award-winning Nemesis System. This dynamic mechanic brings the open world of Mordor to life in a way that remains unmatched in the action-RPG genre. Players will create unique Orc rivals who dynamically remember every battle, defeat, and encounter. Through wielding your powerful Wraith abilities, you can dominate your fiercest opponents, break their will, and transform them into loyal captains. You are tasked with commanding this newly forged army in a brutal war across Mordor, where every strategic choice leaves a lasting mark on the world and the enemy hierarchy.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition
The first title in the collection, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, is a winner of over 50 industry awards, including Game of the Year, Best Action Game, and Most Innovative Game. The narrative thrusts players deep into the heart of enemy territory to uncover the hidden truths of the spirit that compels you. Throughout the journey, you will discover the origins of the legendary Rings of Power, build your own mythic legend, and ultimately prepare to confront the looming evil of Sauron himself.
Because this bundle includes the Game of the Year Edition, Switch 2 players will receive all previously released post-launch content. This comprehensive package features the “Guardians of the Flaming Eye” exclusive Warband Mission, adding thrilling new combat encounters to the map. It also includes two massive story expansions: “The Lord of the Hunt” Story Mission, which introduces new beast-taming mechanics, and “The Bright Lord” Story Mission. Additionally, the edition comes packed with various supplementary Warband Missions, unique gameplay Runes, and character Skins to customize your playthrough.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition
Continuing the dark fantasy epic, Middle-earth: Shadow of War expands upon everything its predecessor built. In this massive sequel, players forge a new Ring of Power and set out to conquer towering Fortresses in grand-scale, multi-stage siege battles. The goal is to dominate Mordor from within, eventually confronting the full, terrifying power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his deadly Ringwraiths.
The Definitive Edition ensures that Nintendo Switch 2 owners get the ultimate version of this sequel, featuring all downloadable content and expansions. This includes the major “Desolation of Mordor” and “Blade of Galadriel” Story Expansions, which provide entirely new playable characters and fresh perspectives on the war for Middle-earth. Furthermore, it adds the “Slaughter Tribe” and “Outlaw Tribe” Nemesis Expansions. These specific Nemesis and Story additions introduce new Orc Tribes complete with their own unique missions, enemies, loyal followers, and abilities. They also bring new weapons, comprehensive updates to both Fortresses and the surrounding wilderness, and Legendary Gear Sets for players to collect and master as they build their ultimate army.
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