open world action-RPG, and the sequel

to the award-winning Shadow of Mordor.

This walkthrough takes place many hours

into the game,

where we will show you one example

of the epic, personal stories created

through the next generation

of the revolutionary Nemesis System.

To save Middle-earth,

we will be journeying

deep behind enemy lines

and using the New Ring of Power

to forge an army and conquer Mordor

from within.

On the world map,

we see the many regions we can conquer.

Every one of these regions

is a distinct environment with unique

enemies and allies, including Overlords,

Warchiefs, Captains, Followers,

Fortresses, Strongholds, Missions

and more.

Today, we are going to attack and conquer the mountain valley of Seregost

and take it from Sauron’s overlord, Ur-Hakon the Dragon Lord.

Let’s launch the assault.

It’s not only our enemies

and the world that make the Nemesis System

unique, it’s also our followers.

Ragdug the Iron Mount has armored

cavalry that can charge through

the flames of artillery fire.

The Demolisher is a living battering ram

with the power to smash enemy defenses.

With our followers at our side,

we must first face the Storm-Bringer.

The Bright Lord…

I fought for you, bled for you,

and you left me to die.

But I was reborn

with the power of the Dark Lord.

He has a history and personal

grudge against us.

He used to be part of our army before

he betrayed us and joined the Dark Lord.

He also carries a dark curse

which prevents us from using the power

the New Ring.

Come,

charge into the flames of your reckoning.

Ignite.

The Overlord has deployed multiple

fort defenses including Siege Beasts

and Flame Archers.

No more talk. We bring war.

Charge.

Our first objective will be to break

through the main gate.

You feel it don’t you?

This is the power of the Dark Lord.

Yes… yes… yes.

Come to me.

Suffer me now.

With the Storm-Bringer defeated,

we’ve broken the curse

and can unleash our power

as the Demolisher breaches the gate,

allowing our army to storm the fort.

There are many ways to conquer a fort,

from open combat

to stealth and infiltration.

We’ve infiltrated a spy

within the enemy ranks.

Dead-eye has placed explosives,

allowing us to sabotage the wall

and out-flank the defenders.

Did you really think you could

kill me that easily?

The spy is also able to help clear

the way by sniping enemies.

In Shadow of Mordor,

the Nemesis System created

memorable stories of bloodshed

and revenge.

In Shadow of War,

your followers can create entirely new

stories of loyalty, betrayal, rivalry,

and even friendship.

Gotcha.

Thanks Dead-eye.

Nice shot.

We’ve expanded the RPG

systems in Shadow of War enormously.

Defeating Storm-Bringer allows us

to collect this epic armor of Rohan

and equip it.

Ranger,

I am usually the forgiving sort.

But Storm-Bringer?

He was mine.

And you’ve stolen my kill.

It’s time to dance.

Flame trap.

I burn.

Mounting armored cavalry allows us

to ride through these flames unharmed.

I see you.

Releasing and dominating the Drake

lets us turn the Overlord’s defenses

against him.

He’s a demon.

You’ve terrified the Flame of War,

now bend him to your will.

Kneel before me.

The Ring of Power

allows us to dominate the minds

of our enemies,

I am your servant.

compelling them to join our growing army.

Now with the power of the New Ring,

and the help of our followers,

we’ve defeated the Warchiefs.

We can face our ultimate

nemesis in this fort,

the Dragon Lord himself.

It is time to take what is ours.

With the Nemesis System,

every Overlord faced by every player

will be unique to their world.

And the Throne Room itself has been

customized by the Overlord

as his personal combat arena.

It's the lord of Mordor himself,

the Gravewalker.

You’ve made a right mess haven’t you?

My army slain, my drake dead.

So much pain.

Well,

I know a thing or two about pain.

And yours,

it’s going to burn

a hole into this world.

Tear him apart.

Thought he was tougher than that.

Let me show you how it’s done.

This might hurt.

Seregost is mine.

With the Overlord defeated,

Fort Seregost and this region of Mordor

are ours.

Conquering the region rewards us

with experience, loot,

new followers and resources.

It also creates a personal base

from which we train our forces,

increase our power

and upgrade our defenses

against Sauron's counter attacks.

Let’s return to the the Army Screen,

where we can review our enemies

and command our followers.

We need to select one

to become the new Overlord

so he can spread his influence

throughout the region,

creating an entirely original

Nemesis Fortress.

This Warchief is a Necromancer,

he will shroud the fort in sorcery

to confuse and terrify attackers.

This Warchief is a Beast Master,

he will allow us to turn the creatures of

Mordor against our enemies.

But we're going to promote Ragdug,

the Warchief who

charged through that artillery assault

and helped us bring down

Ur-Hakon the Dragon Lord.

As a Marauder he can loot

and pillage the region for us.

With our new Overlord in place

we can upgrade the Fortress,

increasing its defenses

and enlarging the size

and power of our army.

Here brothers,

The Nemesis System

means that every element of this mission

was dynamic and unique.

No two players of the game will experience

the same story.

We will spread his power

This was just one step

in our conquest of Mordor,

one small example of the millions

of unique stories players will create

in Middle-earth: Shadow of War.