The Lord of the Rings Online: Rider of Rohan given autumn release date

The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan, the next expansion to the free-to-play MMO, will be released this autumn in the UK, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced.

“Riders of Rohan is our biggest expansion yet, and raises the bar technically and artistically much like Mines of Moria did in 2008. We’re introducing the largest area we’ve ever built and a combat system unlike anything that has been built before in MMOs,” said Kate Paiz, executive producer of The Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine. “We’re excited for players to be able to continue the epic story as players immerse themselves in Rohirrim culture and support King Théoden himself as they strive to keep the eyes of Mordor distracted from the Ringbearer’s task.”

Riders of Rohan introduces mounted combat and an increased level cap of 85.

Starting today, players can take can take advantage of three special pre-purchase offers.

Legendary Edition – Includes the full Riders of Rohan Expansion plus:

• The Steed of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim Mount available immediately with matching War-steed appearance available when Riders of Rohan launches
• Armor of the Eastemnet – An exclusive full set of Rohirrim cosmetic armour
• Friend of the Mark – An exclusive in-game Rohirrim title
• 6th Inventory Bag – An inventory bag that grants 15 additional storage slots
• Crystal of Remembrance – Adds one additional legacy to your legendary weapon
• Exclusive Rohan Content – Discover the lineage of the great War-steeds and earn a mounted combat deed that grants an exclusive skill for your War-steed

Pre-Purchase Bonuses:

• Rohan Elite Guard Statted Cloak – A box of four level 75 statted cloaks that allows you to choose a power bonus for your hero type
• The Outriders Token – A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 75
• Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance – Upon reaching level 20, you can customize your Soldier on Landscape with a Rohirrim Appearance

Heroic Edition – Includes the full Riders of Rohan Expansion plus:

• The Steed of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim Mount
• Hauberk of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim cosmetic chest piece
• Friend of the Mark – An exclusive in-game Rohirrim title
• Evendim, Moria, and Lothlórien Quest Packs – Over 650 quests, 10 fellowship instances, and two raids

Pre-Purchase Bonuses:

• Rohan Elite Guard Statted Cloak – A box of four level 20 statted cloaks that allows you to choose a power bonus for your hero type
• The Outriders Token – A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 75
• Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance – Upon reaching level 20, you can customize your Soldier on Landscape with a Rohirrim Appearance

Base Edition – Includes the full Riders of Rohan Expansion plus:

• The Steed of the Eastemnet – An exclusive Rohirrim Mount
• Friend of the Mark – An exclusive in-game Rohirrim title

Pre-Purchase Bonuses:

• Rohan Elite Guard Statted Cloak – A box of four level 20 statted cloaks that allows you to choose a power bonus for your hero type
• Rohirrim Soldier on Landscape Appearance – Upon reaching level 20, you can customize your Soldier on Landscape with a Rohirrim Appearance

These special offers will only be available for a limited time.