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Mirkwood will be a digital download-only expansion, and includes new features such as an increased level cap and a new region that includes Dol Guldur, the fortress of the Ring wraiths. In addition to new skills, traits and quests, there will be a new Skirmish system where players can train and customize soldiers that they can take with them into battle in repeatable, randomized instances.
The developers also promise major enhancements, such as improved responsiveness and LOTRO Gold in the game’s combat.
Update: An earlier version of this story said the expansion was . Turbine has issued clarification on the game’s forums regarding the pricing details saying that the expansion is actually paid. Siege of Mirkwood will have a base price of $19.99.
