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Update 47.3 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 47.3: Folly of Kings, Patch 3, released on Wednesday April 1st, 2026.
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Rivendell Housing Preview on Twitch: Wednesday, April 1st 2pm Eastern (-4 GMT)
Join Senior World Designer Scenario on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:00 PM (GMT-4) at Twitch.tv/LOTROstream for a preview of the upcoming Rivendell Steadings premium neighborhood!
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The soundtrack for Update 42: Legacy of Morgoth is now available on our YouTube channel!
Find the Legacy of Morgoth Official Game Soundtrack on YouTube.com!
Deco du Milieu has a preview of our upcoming Rivendell Housing!
Read more in this preview on Deco du Milieu!
Tier 3 Timing Adjustment for The Folly of Nagakhêdi
We are adjusting the start date for Tier 3 of The Folly of Nagakhêdi. Tier 3 now opens at Noon Eastern (-4 GMT) on Thursday, April 2nd. The Leading the Charge deed will be available to earn until 3:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on May 21st. Read more about Update 47 on LOTRO.com!
Update 42 Preview — The Shores of Umbar Expansion
Standing Stone Games unveils the next major content update. Explore the coastal city of Umbar with new zones, instances, and a level cap increase.
Best LOTRO Plugins You Need in 2026
Enhance your LOTRO experience with these essential player-made plugins. From combat analysis to inventory management, these tools are game-changers.
Update 47.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 47.2: Folly of Kings, Patch 2, released on Thursday March 19th, 2026.
Celebrate Spring in The Lord of the Rings Online!
The Spring Festival ushers in warmer days and the start of the planting season, and players throughout Middle-earth can celebrate with rewards, quests, and more! The 2026 Spring Festival begins at 10:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on Thursday, March 12th and continues until 3:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on April
The Lord of the Rings Online Community Meetup at PAX East 2026
Join the festivities and meet developers of LOTRO and DDO on Friday, March 27, 2026!
Update 47.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 47.1: Folly of Kings, Patch 1, released on Wednesday March 11th, 2026.
Monster Player Reward Track Changes
The Monster Player Reward Track is undergoing some changes in timing and more! Read more on LOTRO.com.
The Folly of Nagakhêdi
We are adjusting the start date for Tier 3 of The Folly of Nagakhêdi. Get more information on LOTRO.com.
Update 47 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 47: Folly of Kings, released on Wed, March 4, 2026.
Update 46.2.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 46.2.1: Kingdoms of Harad, Hotfix 1 released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Update 46.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 46.2: Kingdoms of Harad, Patch 2 released on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Update 46.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 46.1: Kingdoms of Harad, Patch 1, released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The LOTRO Creator Program
The launch of the Creator Program for The Lord of the Rings Online has arrived!
Timing Adjustments for Angmar and Mordor
We are giving players a bit more time at level caps 105 and 115 on our Legendary Worlds of Angmar and Mordor. Get more information on LOTRO.com.
A Letter to the Players – January 2026
Learn more about our upcoming plans for The Lord of the Rings Online™ in a new Letter to the Players!
2026 Public Event Schedule
Get a list of bonuses, events, and other time-specific changes here for 2026!
Update 46.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 46.0.1: Kingdoms of Harad, released on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
The Yuletide Festival Guide
Celebrate winter during the Yuletide Festival in The Lord of the Rings Online! The 2025 Yuletide Festival begins at 10:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) on Thursday, December 11th and continues until 3:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) on January 12th, 2026.
Update 46 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 46: Kingdoms of Harad, released on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The 4th Monster Player Reward Track is Now Available!
The latest Monster Player Reward Track has debuted in the LOTRO Store! Get more information on the track and rewards here.
Available For A Limited Time – The Coffer of the Gilded Caravan!
The Patron’s Coffer of the Gilded Caravan has arrived! Read more about our newest coffer on LOTRO.com!
Update 45.8 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 45.8, released on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
Team Standing Stone Games and Extra Life 2025!
Learn more about our annual effort to raise funds for the Boston Children’s Hospital and other Children’s Miracle Network hospitals!
Update 45.7 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 45.7, released on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.
Free Transfers Available From Select 64-bit Game Worlds
We are offering free transfers from several of our 64-bit game worlds through Tuesday, November 4th. See which worlds are available here.
Free Transfers from Former 32-bit Game Worlds to 64-bit Game Worlds Now Available!
Free transfers are once again available from our former 32-bit game worlds to our 64-bit game worlds. Read more about transfers from these “dark worlds” on LOTRO.com.
Guide to the Harvestmath Festival
The final crops of the year's harvest are ripe for enjoyment, which means it is the perfect time for the Harvestmath Festival! Read more about this annual event in our guide.
Update 45.6 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 45.6, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Kingdoms of Harad is now available to pre-purchase!
Read more about the next expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online on LOTRO.com.
Update 45.5 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 45.5, released on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Filbert Fig has arrived with new items – also available in Lootboxes!
See the list and where to get new items from Filbert Fig and Lootboxes on LOTRO.com!
Tale of the Shipwrecked Mariners and Stowaway: The Old Man on the Shore Guides
The Tale of the Shipwrecked Mariners and Stowaway: The Old Man on the Shore is back through September 23rd! Get more information about these seasonal events and how to run them!
Update 45.4.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 45.4.1, released on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
Available For A Limited Time – The Jaunty Patron's Coffer!
Read more about the Jaunty Patron's Coffer here!
Update 45.4 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 45.4, released on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Paid Transfers Between 64-bit Game Worlds Now Available
Paid transfers are now available between our 64-bit game worlds based on region. Transfers between US worlds, and transfers between EU worlds, is now available. Free transfers from our former 32-bit game worlds will return in the future when these worlds are available as dark worlds. We will have mo
Farmer’s Faire available through September 8th!
The Farmer’s Faire is being extended by an additional week, and now ends at 3:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on September 9th. We appreciate your interest in this year’s festival! The festival extension only applies to our 64-bit game worlds, since the 32-bit worlds will no longer be available after Septemb
Free Questing Coupon – Thank You from Standing Stone Games
We would like to thank you for supporting us! Now through December 7th, 2025, you can enter a special Coupon Code through Redeem Code in the LOTRO Store inside of the game to unlock a trove of Quest Packs for free! Get the full list on LOTRO.com!
Two VIP Legendary Worlds – Angmar and Mordor!
Learn more about these two Legendary Worlds!
Update 45.3 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 45.3, released on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The Curator is back! Available through September 1st.
The Curator has returned! Find The Curator in Bree, The Twenty-first Hall, Galtrev and other locations throughout the game. Items being added to The Curator’s rewards include Heartwood and Carn Dûm Alchemist cosmetics in addition to an assortment of housing decorations and cosmetic pets!
Information on the closure of our 32-bit game worlds August 31st
REMINDER that our 32-bit game worlds close after August 31st, 2025. Read more about our free transfer period and the closure of our 32-bit game worlds here.
Deprecation of the 32-bit Unsupported Legacy Client
The 32-bit Unsupported Legacy Client will no longer be available in the game launcher after August 27, 2025. Anyone currently using the launcher can select our supported 32-bit or 64-bit game client through their launcher options under General. Thank you.
Update 45.2 Release Notes
The release notes for Update 45.2 can be found on LOTRO.com.
The Farmers Faire Guide
Get started celebrating summer in Middle-earth in our guide to the Farmer's Faire! Starts 10:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on August 14th and runs until 3:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on September 9th.
Update 45.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 45.2, released on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Update 45.1.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 45.1.1, released on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Monster Play Reward Track Season 2 Issue
We have temporarily disabled the Monster Play Reward Track Season 2 title packages for both Free People players and monster players while we investigate a bug preventing the titles from being earned.
Update 45.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 45.1, released on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.
Getting started with PvP in The Lord of the Rings Online
Get the basics to get you started in LOTRO’s Monster Play system!
Update 45: Allies and Adversaries Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 45: Allies and Adversaries, released on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025.
Gen Con Meetup Friday August 1st Information
Learn more about a Friday evening community meetup taking place outside of Gen Con in Indianapolis on August 1st!
A Letter from Orion – July 2025
Read more about our plans in a new Letter from Lead Systems Designer Orion!
Daybreak Community Rules and Guidelines
Daybreak is a community-driven company, and we are committed to bringing players the best games and entertainment experiences. It is our goal to foster an environment of inclusivity so that all players feel safe and have fun while playing our games and interacting with others through Daybreak’s serv
Available For A Limited Time – Loyal Knight Patron's Coffer!
Read more about the Loyal Knight Patron's Coffer here!
Midsummer Festival Guide
Learn about our Midsummer Festival and get started earning your rewards!
Update 44.3 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 44.3, released on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Missing Kinship Escrow Item Returns
We have been working to resolve an issue that caused items in Kinship escrow to not appear following transfer to a 64-bit game world, and we are currently working to restore missing items to players’ original game worlds. Once this work is complete, players will be able to bring these missing items
64-bit “Rotating” Server Transfer Schedule
Get the schedule for free transfers over six weeks between all of our new 64-bit worlds here!
Update 44.2.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 44.2.1, released on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Myrtle Mint has arrived with new items - also available in Lootboxes!
See the list and where to get new items from Myrtle Mint and Lootboxes!
Sting has opened! Dark World Transfers have begun!
Learn more about the opening of our new US-based 64-bit server Sting and more!
Update 44.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 44.2, released on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
The Lord of the Rings Online is now on Bluesky!
Get the latest news and announcements about LOTRO from officiallotro.bsky.social.
The latest on timing for Sting
Click here to read the latest on the timing for Sting.
Update 44.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 44.1, released on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
The Anniversary Festival Guide
Celebrate the anniversary of The Lord of the Rings Online! Learn how to find and get started with the Anniversary event in this guide.
Update 44: Crown of Hamât Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 44: Crown of Hamât, released on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Happy 18th Anniversary!
Learn more about this year's Anniversary Event and new rewards!
Thank You For Supporting The Lord of the Rings Online
Thank you for your patience and support as we open new 64-bit game worlds!
PAX East Area Community Meetup: Friday, May 9th 6:00-9:00 PM Eastern (-4 GMT)
Learn more about our meetup happening during PAX East on LOTRO.com - No PAX East badge needed!
Update 43.4 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 43.4, released on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Available For A Limited Time – Patron's Coffer of the Sands!
Read more about the Patron's Coffer of the Sands here!
A Letter from Orion – March 2025
Read more about our upcoming development in a new letter from Lead Systems Designer Orion!
Update 43.3 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 43.3, released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Update 43.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 43.2, released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Developer Diary – The Combe Forester Event
Learn more about the Forester Crafting Event here!
Update 43.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 43.1: Secrets of Utug-bûr, Patch 1 released on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Update 43.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 43.0.1, released on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Update 43 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 43: Secrets of Utug-bûr, released on Thursday, February 27th, 2025.
The Lord of the Rings Online Official Discord is now open!
Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/CUBRjCmE7u
64-bit Server Transfer Guide
Free transfers continue from our former 32-bit game worlds to our current 64-bit game worlds! Find our guide on LOTRO.com.
Update 42.4 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 42.4, released on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
New rewards in Adventurer's and Traveller's Steel-bound Lootboxes! - January 2025
Get more information about our January 2025 lootbox update and additions to Rowan Raspberry here!
The Whimsical Patron's Coffer is available for a limited time!
Read more about the Whimsical Patron's Coffer on LOTRO.com.
Update 42.3 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 42.3, released on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
Update 42.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 42.2 released on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Update 42.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 42.1: Legacy of Morgoth Patch 1 released on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Update 42 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 42: Legacy of Morgoth, released on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024.
Update 41.4 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 41.4, released on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024.
Update 41.3.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 41.3.1, released on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.
Update 41.3 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 41.3, released on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.
Update 41.2.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 41.2.1 : Year of the Dragon, Hotfix 1 released on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Update 41.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 41.2: Year of the Dragon, released on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Update 41.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 41.1, released on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Guide to Birding
Learn more about Birding in The Lord of the Rings Online!
Guide to the Hard Tack Crafting Event
Learn more about the newest crafting event in The Lord of the Rings Online!
Update 41 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 41: On the Wing, released on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.
Update 40.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 40.1, released on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.
Update 40.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 40.0.1, released on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024.
Update 40 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 40: Beneath the Surface, released on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Update 39.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 39.2, released on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.
Update 39.1.2 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 39.1.2, released on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Update 39.1.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 39.1.1, released on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.
Update 39.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 39.1, released on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.
Update 39: Arenas of Conflict Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 39: Arenas of Conflict, released on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.
Update 38.3 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38.3, released on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024.
Update 38.2.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38.2.1, released on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024.
Update 38.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38.2, released on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024.
Update 38.1.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38.1.1, released on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023.
Update 38.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38.1, released on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023.
Update 38.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38.0.1, released on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023.
Update 38: Corsairs of Umbar Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 38: Corsairs of Umbar, released on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023.
Update 37.2.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 37.2.1, released on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.
Update 37.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 37.2, released on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023.
Update 37.1 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 37.1, released on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Update 37.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 37.0.1, released on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023.
Update 37 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 37, released on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023.
Update 36.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 36.2, released on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.
The Treasure Bugan Event Guide
Learn about the Treasure Bugan event in our guide!
Update 36.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 36.1, released on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023.
Update 36.0.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 36.0.2, released on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023.
Update 36.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 36.0.1 released on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023.
Update 36 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 36: Gondor Renewed, released on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023.
Update 35.1.3 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 35.1.3, released on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023.
Update 35.1.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 35.1.2, released on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023.
Update 35.1.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 35.1.1, released on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.
Update 35.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 35.1, released on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023.
Update 35.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 35.0.1, released on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023.
Update 35 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 35: Return to Carn Dûm, released on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.
Update 34.3 Release Notes
Here are the release Notes for Update 34.3, released on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.
Update 34.2.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.2.1, released on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023.
Update 34.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.2, released on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023.
Update 34.1.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.1.2, released on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023.
Update 34.1.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.1.1, released on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022.
Update 34.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.1, released on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022.
Update 34.0.2 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.0.2, released on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.
Update 34.0.1 Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34.0.1, released on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022.
Developer Diary – Delvings
Read more about the Delving system and how it works in a new developer diary!
Update 34: Before the Shadow Release Notes
Here are the release notes for Update 34: Before the Shadow, released on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.
An Introduction to the Delving System
They delved too greedily and too deep…
The Midsummer Festival has arrived!
Available through July 10th!
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Update 31.1 Release Notes
We work hard to help when you run into a technical, website, or other issue inside of the game, and this guide will walk you through the process of figuring out where to go and what to do when you run into a problem.
Fate of Gundabad FAQ
Get answers to your frequently asked questions about the Fate of Gundabad Expansion!
Legendary Items Explained
Get started with LOTRO's Legendary Items with help from our guide!
Introducing: The Brawler!
Read more about the new Brawler class!
Character and Shared Item Transfers and FAQ
Players can transfer characters and shared items from one game world to another through the LOTRO game launcher. Please read further to learn more about the process, how it works, and what you should consider prior to transferring.
Ithil Server Closure and Free Transfers
The Legendary World of Ithil will be closing to public log-in after June 15th, 2021, with the world formally becoming unavailable after our regular 8:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) weekly restart on the 16th.
Changing Your Race, Gender, or Origin in LOTRO
Learn how to change your race, gender, or origin using the LOTRO Store's Race Change Token.
Introducing: Rohan Housing
Learn more about player housing available in Rohan!
Historical Guide to the Summer Festival
Summer is in full swing in Middle-earth and the Free Peoples have spared no expense in celebration.
Developer Diary – Premium Housing Update - Update 19 Historical
Premium Housing is a new tier of housing, offering luxurious homes for purchase by Mithril Coin.