The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War – from NetEase and Warner Bros. – is now . The game seesಌ you buildin🅺g an army before pushing into new territory and pursuing The One Ring – and running into plenty of familiar faces along the way.

NetEase calls the game a "geo-strategic seasonal wargame," and there seems to be a reasonable amount of depth to what's available. Dozens of unlockable characters are up for grabs, new skills can turn the tide of battle, and seeing Gandalf, Gollum, and Aragorn slink around the battlefield makes it all the more enjoyable.

If you're on the fence about the new strategy game, you can check out some Rise to War footage below:

"The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is a Geo-strategic Seasonal Wargame where players must build their armies and strategically expand their territory in pursuit of The One Ring," the team announced. "Throughout their conquest, players will also be able to encounter adventurous heroes who have enchanted readers for decades, incl🐟uding the sword-wielding leader Aragorn, the wise Wizard Gandalf, the stouthearted ring-bearer Frodo and many other iconic characters in their quest to save💮 Middle-earth."

If you do give ♕the game a go, make sure to jump back online tomorrow to see an in-depth interview with senior game designer, Nicolas 🐭Perrin. NetEase says the interview will provide a "deep-dive" into various gameplay mechanics – and provide tips on how to be successful in the world of The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War.

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