The hobbits are going to isenga.....wait, no it’s Helm’s Deep! That’s right LOTRO players out there rejoice, as your beloved game is getting an expansion. Today Turbine have announced that the next expansion for the popular fantasy MMO title, using the epic battle of Helm’s Deep as the backdrop for the latest content.

Players will get a chance to participate in the orc-filled siege on the iconic setting from level 10 onwards. After enlisting yourself as a soldier in the battle of the Hornburg, you can look forward to earning various rewards based on your contribution to the battle, regardless of if you win or lose.

Alongside the famed siege of Helm’s Deep, players will be given access to new zones spreading across the Westemnet of Rohan in an attempt to rally each of the five ridings of Rohan to their former glory.  Other areas to explore include the capital of Edoras, the mysterious Dunharrow and the fortress of Hornburg nestled within Helm’s Deep. As an added bonus, the games level cap will also climb to a whopping 95 - giving veteran players an extra 10 levels to progress through as they fight the forces of evil – along with all new skills and updated class specializations for you to get your filthy hobbit hands on.