Shadow of War: Blade of Galadriel Story DLC + Free Content Update Out Today!

Revisit the world of Middle-earth: Shadow of War with the Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion DLC available today, plus a new free content update for all players.

Last week we got our first look at the Story Expansion with 53 minutes of Gameplay Footage from the DLC, and today marks the release of the Blade of Galadriel Expansion. In the new Story DLC you will play as elite Elven warrior Eltariel (who was seen in the campaign) and has been sent on a mission by the Elven Queen, Galadriel to hunt the Nazgûl.

This new DLC will take place after a certain point within the game main game, so to avoid spoilers we'd suggest completing most of the game first. Players will be able to dual-wield Elven blades and harness new abilities thanks to the Light of Galadriel. There will be a number of new enemies, orcs and more features in this first story DLC. You can get your hands on this DLC as part of the Expansion Pass, or with the Shadow of War: Gold Edition today. In May this year there will also be a final story DLC that will place you in control of Baranor, with a new campaign and a new region to explore.

The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion Features:

• Play as Eltariel for the first time, an elite assassin known as the Blade of Galadriel, and go head-to-head with the newest addition to the ranks of the Nazgûl.
• Wield Eltariel’s dual Elven blades and harness the Light of Galadriel with a host of deadly new combat abilities, skills and gear.
• Encounter memorable new Nemesis characters, such as Flint, Tinder and the Slayer of the Dead, while battling the Nazgûl and learning more mysteries of their past.
• Gain eight unique Legendary Orcs who can return to join your forces in the main story campaign with new abilities added to the Nemesis System.
• Unlock an Eltariel character skin that can be used in the main story campaign.

Additionally, all players who own the game will be able to get their hands on a brand new "Free Content Update" which includes a number of improvements and new features such as Photo Mode upgrades, Player Skins and enhancements to the Nemesis System. These will be available today via a patch on all platforms.

Free Content Patch

• Nemesis System Enhancements – Orc Captains (whether friends or foes) can exhibit new traits and behaviors, adding further depth to combat encounters and player interactions, such as:
  • Tunnel Rat – Orcs can burrow into the ground and summon Ghûls.
  • Sniper Shot – Archers can fire from great distances with pinpoint accuracy.
  • Tremor – Ologs can pound the earth with tremendous force, staggering nearby threats and heavily damaging structures.
  • Gifts of Treasure – Followers can now bring players the gift of a Treasure Orc, providing even more ways to earn Gems and Mirian.
• Photo Mode Upgrades – New filters, frames and styles, along with adjustable expressions and added stickers, giving players more options for customizing in-game action shots.
• Player Skins – Choose to appear as Talion or Eltariel in the main story campaign.
• Training Orders Update – Players can now upgrade their Orc Followers with Training Orders while in the Garrison, saving time and offering more flexibility in deployment.
• Player Stats Page – New menu for players to track a variety of in-game statistics, including the number and type of enemy kills, dominations and betrayals; fortresses conquered and defended; gear pieces collected and upgraded; and many more.
  
• Field of View Options – More ways for players to customize the user interface and scale their field of view.