Official servers for the game were permanently closed in 2010 after the Lord of the Rings license expired. Despite being officially unavailable for purchase, the community remains active through: LOTR: The Battle for Middle-Earth Retrospective
: Units gain experience and level up by surviving combat. Since armies carry over between campaign missions, keeping high-level units alive is vital. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Ea...
: Unlike traditional RTS games, building placement is restricted to fixed plots around camps, outposts, or full-fledged castles. Official servers for the game were permanently closed
: Units are recruited in squads (typically 5 for Good, 10 for Evil) rather than individuals, emphasizing formation and mass movement. 10 for Evil) rather than individuals