By Sagar V. Mankar 
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival-crafting game set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, has officially surpassed one million copies sold worldwide.
Set during the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, Return to Moria follows a company of Dwarves as they embark on a daring quest to reclaim their lost homeland, Khazad-dûm. Players must mine resources, craft essential tools, and face the dangers lurking in the depths of Moria. The game blends survival mechanics, resource management, and cooperative multiplayer gameplay to deliver a unique experience for fans of both survival games and Tolkien’s world.
On the review front, Return to Moria holds mixed to average ratings on Metacritic and OpenCritic, with critiques often pointing to occasional technical issues and a lack of polish in certain areas. However, the game has earned an impressive 82% positive rating on Steam, based on over 4,600 user reviews. It peaked with 8,800 concurrent players and has consistently maintained an average of 3,000 daily players since the release of Patch 1.3.
Looking ahead, the developers Free Range Games have announced Title Update 4, bringing fresh content and improvements to the game. The update introduces a Wardrobe feature for enhanced character customization, an Alpha playtest for dedicated servers to improve multiplayer performance, and several quality-of-life enhancements. Additionally, two DLC packs are set to expand the experience: the Rohan Pack DLC ($4.99 USD) adds themed armor, weapons, and decor, while the Yule-tide Pack DLC offers festive recipes and decorations for free for a limited time.
Sources: ReturnToMoria.com