Ah, winter, a season of hot cocoa, cozy fires, and now, a fresh update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. This isn’t just any patch; it’s like unearthing a hidden treasure in the Mines. With over a million players exploring headfirst into these ancient halls, the developers have rolled out their fourth major title update that brings some highly requested goodies to the table, think dedicated servers and cosmetic armor skins! So grab your pickaxe, and let’s dig into what this update offers.
This latest title update isn’t merely about fixing bugs; it lays down some serious groundwork for future downloadable content (DLC), both free and paid. Plus, we’ve got an early peek at dedicated servers as part of a limited alpha test! For those excited beavers wanting to jump in on that action, details are below on how you can become one of our first Alpha Testers. Just remember, no hobbits were harmed while making this update.
Patch Notes for Title Update 4
Please make sure you have the correct build number on the main menu. You must complete the update before playing.
- Epic: 1.4.1 [net.8.4.6.boe951]
- Steam: 1.4.1 [net.8.4.6.boe951]
- PS5: 1.4.0 [net.8.4.6.boe951]
- Xbox X|S: 1.4.0 [net.8.4.6.boe951]
- Xbox and PS5 update from version 1.3.4 to 1.4.0
- Steam and Epic update form version 1.3.4 to 1.4.1
Cosmetic Armor Skins
This shiny new feature lets players deck out their dwarves with stylish armor skins via a snazzy Wardrobe screen right in the menu! Yes, you heard that right. Your dwarven warriors will no longer look like they just rolled out of bed after a night at The Prancing Pony! You can add helmets, chests, gloves, boots, and origin outfits that will keep all your stats intact while letting your visual flair shine through, like wearing a tuxedo while wielding an axe.Wardrobe Skins also come with all of their tints for free!
New Downloadable Content (DLC) Support
A nifty Add-On and DLC screen has been added to show what’s available for purchase or already owned directly from the main menu, because who doesn’t love easy access? It’s like having a map when you’re lost in Moria; it makes everything so much smoother.
The Yule-tide Pack
The festive spirit is alive with this free Holiday Yule-tide Pack featuring delightful new recipes for food and decorations! Picture yourself decorating your base with lights while sipping mulled cider with friends, it sounds magical doesn’t it?
Here’s what you get:
- Mulled Cider Brew Recipe
- Yule-tide Feast Meal Recipe
- Yule Fruit Crust-cake Ration Recipe
- Present Pile Building Recipe
- Yule-tide Hearth Building Recipe
- Celebration Meal Table Building Recipe
- String of Lights Building Recipe
- Chain of Lights Building Recipe
- Simple Candelabra Building Recipe
- Candelabra Building Recipe
- Elaborate Candelabra Building Recipe
The Rohan Pack
If you’re feeling brave enough to channel your inner Horse Lord, then check out our first premium content pack inspired by Rohan’s legendary riders! Join King Eomer’s friendship forged by Gimli himself, and yes, there’s even a trailer waiting for you.You can check it out here:
What’s included? Glad you asked:
- Rohan Helmet Cosmetic Skin
- Rohan Armor Cosmetic Skin
- Rohan Gauntlets Cosmetic Skin
- Rohan Boots Cosmetic Skin
- Rohirrim Spear Recipe
- Rohirrim Shield Recipe
- Rohirrim Banner & Flag Building Recipes
- Rohan Yerêg Stew Meal Recipe
- Smoked Mead Brew Recipe
This skin unlocks for all dwarves but remember, they’re purely cosmetic! That means you’ll need resources if you want those weapons or brews.
If hosting your own server sounds appealing (and let’s be honest, it does), you’re in luck! This update introduces player-hosted dedicated servers as part of an alpha test phase where your feedback is crucial as they refine things further. Please visit RtM Discord.. Joining one doesn’t require any special installation either, as long as you’ve got that sweet 1.x game update under your belt along with a join code from someone else running a server, you’re good to go! Check out more details on how this works here.. Expect full open release early next year too, so stay tuned!
The developers didn’t stop at cosmetics, they’ve made several gameplay tweaks that should make life easier inside those dark caverns:
- Treasure Pile management now lets players see what’s inside each pile instead of guessing blindly where those black diamonds went off to.
- You can rename storage chests now too, personalize them however you’d like!
- Sensitivity sliders have been added for controller aiming because who wants sensitivity issues when you’re trying not to die?
- Trees and Ubasam mushrooms will regrow after some time, but not within hearth radius; no cheating here!
- You can plant cranberries now; it’s about time we had some farming fun!
- A statue buildable late-game lets players craft their own Statue of Elbereth because why not
- The Dwarf Select screen shows currently equipped armor looks so no more surprises when gearing up
- Simplified gamepad navigation means less fumbling around inventory slot
- Crafting iron ore from scrap metal is possible now too; finally putting all those resources lying around back into use!i>
This feels like Christmas came early, and I’m not talking about Santa sliding down chimneys.
General Fixes
No patch would be complete without addressing pesky bugs that plague our adventures:
Resolved issues causing dropped items not saving properly during level loads.
The devs are aware there are still some gremlins lurking around waiting for attention:
If you encounter any pesky problems while exploring Middle-earth, or if you’ve ever wondered why certain mechanics feel familiar, be sure to submit support tickets so they know what needs fixing next!
This Winter Update feels substantial yet intimate, a celebration wrapped up nicely in holiday cheer among patches galore! Whether you’re donning new skins or feasting on Yule treats with friends around virtual firesides, I’d say it’s worth logging back into Moria just one more time before heading off into another gaming adventure.
