Bloober Team, the studio behind the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 Remake, recently revealed a fascinating concept: a Lord of the Rings survival horror game. While the project ultimately fell through due to licensing issues, the idea sparked considerable fan interest.
During a recent Bonfire Conversations podcast, game director Mateusz Lenart discussed the studio's vision for a dark and unsettling survival horror experience set within the shadowy realms of Middle-earth. The rich lore and numerous dark storylines within Tolkien's works, fans argue, would have provided ample material for a truly terrifying game.
However, Bloober Team's current focus is on their new title, Cronos: The New Dawn, and potential future collaborations with Konami on Silent Hill projects. Whether the studio will revisit the Lord of the Rings horror concept remains uncertain, but the potential for frightening encounters with iconic figures like the Nazgûl or Gollum certainly holds significant appeal.