LOTRO Subscription Price Hike Hits October 14

Remember when Lord of the Rings Online said it was raising multi-month subscription prices this summer? Then it quietly delayed the whole thing? Well, the wait is almost over—and your wallet might feel it.

The price hike is now locked in for October 14th. Originally announced earlier this year for a summer rollout, Standing Stone Games (SSG) pushed it back to an unspecified future date. Now we know exactly when that future arrives.

So what does this mean for you? If you're currently on a multi-month sub, your renewal costs are about to go up. If you've been thinking about locking in a longer plan, you've got a small window left to do it at the old rate.

It's never fun when subscription prices creep up, especially for a game as beloved as LOTRO. The community has been through plenty of ups and downs, and any extra cost is going to sting for longtime players.

SSG hasn't shared specifics on how much the increase will be—just that it's happening. We'll keep an eye out for more details as October 14th gets closer.

In the meantime, if you're a regular adventurer in Middle-earth, it might be worth reviewing your current plan and deciding whether to renew early or switch to a different option.

What do you think about the price hike? Will you be renewing your subscription before October 14th, or is this the push you needed to go free-to-play? Let us know in the comments!