Middle-earth: Shadow of War brings orcs and the Nemesis System to iOS and Android

The free-to-play mobile game based on Middle-earth: Shadow of War is now available on iOS and Android. It arrives ahead of its bigger cousin’s launch on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on October 10.

Though Shadow of War on mobile won’t feature the same kind of open-world role-playing action, it will still incorporate the Nemesis System, which enables enemy orcs to recall past battles and encounters. Familiar faces such as Gandalf the Grey and Gimli will also make an appearance alongside characters like Talion from the upcoming console game. Most of the gameplay revolves around real-time battles. Players can recruit orcs and select three heroes to lay siege on Sauron’s forces. They can also upgrade their characters’ skills by either sacrificing orcs or earning Rings of Power.