Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at GOG
Waiting could save up to $2.50, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.49 (June 2024)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOG | $4.99 | $49.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $41.44 | $49.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $49.99 | $49.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $49.99 | $49.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $49.99 | $49.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $49.99 | $49.99 | Buy |
Mordor is the battleground in this open-world action RPG set in Middle-earth. You build a personal army of orcs, craft a fresh Ring of Power, and lead massive assaults on fortresses to take the region from within, all while facing Sauron and his Ringwraiths.
The Nemesis System gives enemies and followers individual identities and histories, so rivalries and betrayals play out differently for each player, and past encounters shape how those characters treat you later. It is a single-player game with full controller support, and it suits players who enjoy combat-heavy adventures with strategic army-building and personal rivalries.
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| Developer | Monolith Productions |
|---|---|
| Publisher | WB Games |
| Released | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Languages | 13: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update | Windows 10 Creators Update |
| Processor | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Middle-earth: Shadow of War on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Middle-earth: Shadow of War. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Middle-earth: Shadow of War plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Middle-earth: Shadow of War comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseChair for long sessions
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedSteam Deck storage
Middle-earth: Shadow of War runs on Steam Deck. A fast microSD card adds room for it and the rest of your library.
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Upgrade pickSanDisk 512GB microSD for Nintendo SwitchPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $2.49 in June 2024.
The best current price we found is $4.99 at GOG, against a usual price of $49.99.
Wait. Wait. $4.99 is 100% above its lowest price on record ($2.49). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days. In the 866 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 1 time.
