Electronic Arts – Electronic Arts kooperiert mit Unternehmen aus Mittelerde bei der Entwicklung des kommenden Handyspiels „Der Herr der Ringe“.: Helden von Mittelerde™


Inspired by the Literary Works of J.R.R. Tolkien, EA Returns to Middle-earth as the Company Continues to Accelerate the Growth of its Mobile Business


Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, has partnered with Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of The Saul Zaentz Company, on the development of a new free-to-play* mobile game. Der Herr der Ringe: Helden von Mittelerde is a Collectible Role-Playing Game (RPG) that brings the fantasy and adventure of Der Herr der Ringe zuexisting fans and new audiences alike in a strategic, social-competitive experience. Der Herr der Ringe: Helden von Mittelerde is the newest addition to EA’s expanding mobile portfolio as the company continues delivering exceptional experiences and top live services, reaching more players on more platforms around the world.

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“We are incredibly excited to partner with The Saul Zaentz Company and Middle-earth Enterprises on the next generation of mobile role-playing games,” said Malachi Boyle, Vice President of Mobile RPG for Electronic Arts. “The team is filled with fans of Der Herr der Ringe und Der Hobbit and each day they bring their tremendous passion and talents together to deliver an authentic experience for players. The combination of high-fidelity graphics, cinematic animations, and stylized art immerses players in the fantasy of Middle-earth where they’ll go head-to-head with their favorite characters.”

“We are thrilled to be working with EA once again, this time to bring a mobile game solely inspired by Middle-earth as described in the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien to its fans,” said Fredrica Drotos, Chief Brand & Licensing Officer for SZC’s Middle-earth Enterprises. “It’s an honor to work with the talented Capital Games team whose knowledge and love of the lore is palpable throughout.”

Der Herr der Ringe: Helden von Mittelerde will feature immersive storytelling, rundenbasierter Kampf, deep collection systems, and a wide roster of characters from across the vast universe of Der Herr der Ringe und Der Hobbit. Players battle through iconic stories from the world of Tolkien and take up the fight against the great evils of Middle-earth.

Electronic Arts hat eine gefeierte Beziehung zum Tolkien-Universum und lieferte PC- und Konsolentitel basierend auf Der Herr der Ringe Bücher und Filme. In aktiver Entwicklung durch ein erfahrenes Expertenteam im mobilen RPG-Genre, Hauptstadtspiele – Der Herr der Ringe: Helden von Mittelerde stellt das erste von EA entwickelte Handyspiel dar, das von Handlungssträngen inspiriert ist, locations, Charaktere, und Überlieferungen aus Der Herr der Ringe und Der Hobbit literary works.

Der Herr der Ringe: Helden von Mittelerde is expected to enter limited regional beta testing this summer.

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Über Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter digitaler interaktiver Unterhaltung. EA develops and delivers games, Inhalte und Online-Dienste für mit dem Internet verbundene Konsolen, mobile Geräte und PCs.

Im Geschäftsjahr 2021, EA verzeichnete einen GAAP-Nettoumsatz von $5.6 Milliarden. Hauptsitz in Redwood City, California, EA wird für ein Portfolio von von der Kritik gefeierten, hochwertige Marken wie EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, Die Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ und F1™. Weitere Informationen zu EA finden Sie unter www.ea.com/news.

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About Middle-earth Enterprises

Middle-earth Enterprises owns exclusive worldwide rights to motion picture, merchandising, stage and other rights in certain literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien including Der Herr der Ringe und Der Hobbit.

Inspired by a deep appreciation for the fictional world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Middle-earth Enterprises is dedicated to working with businesses providing quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature.

The Saul Zaentz Company dba Middle-earth Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, merchandise and stage productions based on Der Herr der Ringe und Der Hobbit books for more than four decades. With headquarters located in Berkeley, California, its website may be found at www.middleearth.com.


Quelle: Electronic Arts Inc.