LOTR: Gollum - All Gameplay Details Revealed So Far

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With the clock ticking away toward the second half of the year, Lord of the Rings fans have a lot to be excited about. In September, the new TV show, Rings of Power, and the new stealth-action title, Lord of the Rings: Gollum, will drop on back-to-back days. As the release date draws nearer and nearer, details are beginning to emerge about LOTR: Gollum, giving fans a more comprehensive view of what to expect from Daedlic Entertainment's latest project.

While there have been plenty of fan theories surrounding LOTR: Gollum, there is little in the way of officially confirmed details. Still, fans can expect the title to be a stealth-heavy adventure that focuses on Gollum's story before the first Lord of the Rings book—before he encounters Frodo or Sam. However, despite the game being touted as stealth-action, the gameplay details hint at a different experience than fans may expect from the genre.

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It remains to be seen just how central a part Gollum's stamina bar will play, but it's already clear that it's a factor that players will have to keep at the forefront of their minds during their journey through LOTR: Gollum. Like Talion from the Shadow of Mordor series, Gollum is going to do a fair bit of climbing. However, LOTR: Gollum will feature an exhaustible stamina bar, meaning that players will have to plan their routes before they commit to them. In theory, this limited stamina bar could play a key role in puzzles, and, if levels are properly designed around Gollum's limitations, make for a challenging but interesting aspect of LOTR: Gollum's gameplay.

While it's been confirmed that LOTR: Gollum will include stealth attacks as expected from the genre,