The life of Sauron is arguably the most interesting and persistent narrative thread in The Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien's writings beyond that. From his early days as Morgoth's greatest servant, to his temporary fall in the Second Age, and his return, that nearly plunged the entirety of Middle-earth into darkness.
That said, many of the adaptations we have seen so far have him as more of a background figure, a looming threat spoken about in hushed whispers by those who seek to stop him. Now, though, a new release is on the way that puts the big bad at the center of the equation, and it comes from one of the best MMOs of all time.
As first reported by GameRant (via an MMORPG exclusive), The Lord of the Rings Online has confirmed the upcoming release of its latest DLC, The Wolves of Mordor. The update is centered on the titular region where Sauron made his home in Middle-earth, with the emphasis being placed on three new areas in the region, Heledhris, Parth Rhavas, and Nan Ogol.
If you're familiar with the lore, you'll be unsurprised to know that the expansion focuses on Sauron's time as...
