Welcome to PlayLotro.com – A Beginner’s Gateway to LOTRO and Middle-earth

PlayLotro.com is a fan-crafted tribute to The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO), the beloved MMORPG set in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a returning adventurer, our site offers beginner-friendly guides, immersive lore, and visual galleries to help you choose your race, master your class, and explore the realms of Eriador and beyond.

Not sure where to begin? Start with our Beginner’s Guide or dive into the Races and Classes of Middle-earth.

Want to see the world? Visit our LOTRO gallery for expansion and festival images.

Important Information

• Game: The Lord of the Rings Online
• Genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game
• Release Date: April 24, 2007
• Platform: Microsoft Windows
• Developer: Standing Stone Games
• Publisher: Daybreak Games