It is with a heavy heart that Gollum Studio, the video game developer behind the upcoming Lord of the Rings game, has announced that they are ceasing development of the game and discontinuing all video game production. This news has come as a shock to many fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise who were eagerly awaiting the game’s release.

Gollum Studio was founded in 2014 and quickly rose to fame with their first two titles, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. Both games were critically acclaimed for their innovative gameplay and stunning visuals. The studio had been working on their upcoming Lord of the Rings game for several years and had promised an immersive experience that would transport players to the world of Middle-Earth.

Unfortunately, Gollum Studio has cited financial difficulties as the reason for their decision to cease development of the game. In a statement released by the studio, they said, “We regret to inform our fans that due to financial difficulties, we are unable to continue development of our upcoming Lord of the Rings game. We thank our fans for their support and understanding during this difficult time.”

The news of Gollum Studio ceasing development of their upcoming Lord of the Rings game and discontinuing all video game production has been met with sadness from fans of the franchise. Many have expressed their disappointment on social media, with some even calling for a boycott of Gollum Studio’s other titles.

It is unclear what will happen to Gollum Studio’s assets, including their intellectual property rights to the Lord of the Rings franchise. It is possible that another studio could take over development of the game, but this is yet to be confirmed.

For now, all we can do is wait and see what happens next. We wish Gollum Studio all the best in their future endeavors and hope that they can find a way to continue producing video games in the future.