From the Manufacturer In The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, the sequel to the critically acclaimed RTS game The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth you now have the chance to experience all that Middle-earth was meant to be. With all new content from J.R.R. Tolkien's original fiction, delve deeper than ever before and engage in new battles that go beyond the award-winning movie trilogy. Wage war in the North and assume command of the most storied civilizations in all of Middle-earth history--the Elven and Dwarven armies--or fight on the side of evil with heroes and creatures that have never been seen in The Lord of the Rings films. Defend or overtake never-before-seen lands such as Dol Guldur, The Misty Mountains, and Mirkwood as you unleash powerful new weapons and abilities--summon dragons, cause volcanoes to erupt, or bring down a cataclysmic lightning strike. But beware, with greater power comes greater adversity. Your enemies, commanded by a powerful new A.I. system, possess a greater tactical edge and more powerful spells. Will your armies have the fortitude to persevere? Features: New races, places, heroes, and battles from books and films Command all the races of Middle-earth with three all-new factions including Elves, Dwarves, and Goblins. Win the war in the North single-player campaign with an all-new story that takes you to places and battles of Middle-earth previously unseen. Customization, command, and control Build your own landmark castle with fully customizable and upgradeable fortresses and walls. Create your own hero with all-new customized RTS units that are your avatars in-game. Control battles with all-new enemy A.I., melee combat, and flanking, adding unprecedented tactical fidelity. Core RTS depth of strategy Master next-gen unit control with smart formations, battle lines, and planning mode. "Build anywhere" brings creativity and strategy to base building and battlefield dominance. Control the entire war with a high-level "Risk" style meta-game on the Living World Map with all new strategic A.I. Extend your battlefield with larger than life navy battles at sea.