Lord of the Rings: Gollum receives its biggest update yet
Daedalic’s Lord of the Rings: Gollum receives its biggest update yet, possibly signaling the end for the Tolkien game that has faced significant delays and struggled to deliver on promises made during its initial pitch. The choice of protagonist was always contentious, and despite hopes for a surprise hit, Lord of the Rings: Gollum has performed poorly, with a 39 aggregate review score on Metacritic. In a statement, Daedalic apologises for the game’s shortcomings, and looks ahead to future updates that it hopes will improve the experience. But is Gollum capable of reaching its fullest potential?
In our own Lord of the Rings: Gollum review
In our own Lord of the Rings: Gollum review, I called the game “a disappointment.” Poor technical performance, a lack of polish, and a distinct feeling of emptiness marred what should have been a thrilling adventure through Middle-Earth. Daedalic responded to the reception with an apology and promises for updates that would improve the experience.
The latest 2.2 update does include bug fixes and performance improvements, but carries a sense of finality. Daedalic’s message to players feels like a goodbye, thanking them for their patience as the studio moves on from the game that many thought would be its next big hit.
“It’s been a long and difficult journey for all of us, but a journey that has brought us closer together and strengthened our bond,” Daedalic writes. “Thank you for your patience and your understanding. We hope you enjoyed your time with Gollum and will remember it as an unforgettable part of your life.”
The reaction to the update on Steam has been positive, with a few encouraging Daedalic to continue working on the game. However, it’s clear from the player count that very few people are still interested in Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
It’s also worth mentioning that Daedalic announced recently it will discontinue internal development following the failure of Gollum. Whether there will be further patches for the game remains to be seen – we’ve contacted Daedalic and will update the story when we hear back.
Lord of the Rings: Gollum 2.2 patch notes
Here are the full Lord of the Rings: Gollum 2.2 patch notes:
“It’s been a long and difficult journey for all of us, but a journey that has brought us closer together and strengthened our bond.” – Daedalic
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