Upcoming ‘Durin’s Folk’ Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

Exciting Announcements from San Diego Comic-Con 2025

At the recent San Diego Comic-Con 2025, game developers Free Range Games and North Beach Games unveiled Durin’s Folk, an eagerly anticipated expansion for the intriguing survival game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. While specifics about the expansion remain scarce, attendees were teased with hints of an expanded end-game narrative, promising new gameplay mechanics, and an array of undisclosed features that will enhance the player experience.

For those who may not remember, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria first launched in October 2023, exclusively for PC and PlayStation 5. Initially available only on Sony’s console and the Epic Games Store for PC, the game expanded its availability in August 2024 to include Steam and Xbox Series S|X. This update not only broadened its audience but also introduced cross-play, allowing gamers across different platforms to unite.

New Features and Dedicated Server Support

Earlier this year, developers added support for dedicated servers to The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. Players now have the option to either rent servers from third-party providers or set up their own. Those who opt for dedicated servers can customize their gaming experience significantly. Here are some of the key settings they can adjust:

Customizing Difficulty Settings

Players can modify difficulty levels using the following commands:

setdifficulty – selects a preset difficulty setting for the server:

setdifficulty story
setdifficulty solo
setdifficulty normal
setdifficulty hard
setdifficulty custom

Additionally, the setcustomdifficulty [name] [value] command allows players to establish specific difficulty parameters. For example:

setcustomdifficulty [combatdifficulty] [verylow]

Here are the adjustable parameters available:

Names:
- combatdifficulty
- enemyaggression
- survivaldifficulty
- miningdrops
- worlddrops
- hordefrequency
- siegefrequency
- patrolfrequency
Values:
- verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
- Note: Not all settings support the full range of values. For instance, using verylow or veryhigh may default to low or high, respectively.

Looking Forward

As anticipation builds for the Durin’s Folk expansion, there is speculation that its launch could align with the upcoming second anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on October 24. Fans are eager for more developments, and we will continue to monitor and share updates from Free Range Games as they become available.

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