Turbine announced that Siege of Mirkwood, a new digital expansion to The Lord of the Rings, is now available as a digital download. Siege of Mirkwood expands the online world of Middle-earth where players will join forces to press further eastward into the dark, foreboding and treacherous forest of Mirkwood and take part in the epic conclusion to Volume II of The Lord of the Rings Online. Siege of Mirkwood will come with an increased level cap, a new region including the legendary evil fortress of Dol Goldur, major enhancements to combat and Legendary Items and the introduction of Skirmishes, a new system where players will train customizable soldiers and take them into battle as part of the War of the Ring.

"Today we unveil LOTRO's second major expansion and let players enter the legendary forest of Mirkwood and experience the climax and conclusion to Volume II of our epic story," said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online.  "The response from our players and the press has been nothing short of outstanding and serve as a real validation of LOTRO's position as one of  the world's premium online games."

More information on Lord of the Rings Online and Siege of Mirkwood at its homepage.