Lord Of The Rings Online Launches Update 5: The Prince of Rohan

Turbine has announced the fifth content update for the free-to-play The Lord of The Rings Online. The update is called The Prince of Rohan, and it's the first major game update since the Rise of Isengard expansion pack came out. It continues the Epic Story, and will allow you aid Prince Theodred, "as he endeavors to keep the forces of Saruman from entering his homeland, the Kingdom of Rohan." The update also adds five new Isengard instances and a brand new Instance Finder.

Check after the break for some information on each of the new five instances coming to LOTRO in Update 5.

• Dargnákh Unleashed: Enlist as part of a covert mission to sabotage the inner workings of the Isengard war machine.  Cause widespread destruction by turning a wild troll against its would-be masters and uncover clues about Saruman’s nefarious plan taking shape within the shadows of Orthanc!

• Fangorn’s Edge: Scout out and disrupt one of Saurman’s lumber operations on the outskirts of Fangorn forest.  Eliminate Uruk foresters and guards and contend with their violent overseer but beware for when Fangorn forest is involved not everything is as it seems!

• Pits of Isengard: Descend into a forgotten laboratory in the caverns beneath Orthanc where twisted experiments still roam.  Face terrible abominations, discarded as Saruman endeavored to perfect the monstrous Uruks.  Make haste as you delve deeper into the pits and discover the truth about Saruman’s plans!

• The Foundry: Powerful and mysterious weapons have been appearing in the hands of soldiers under Saurman’s command.  Infiltrate the Foundry, the sprawling subterranean heart of Saurman’s war effort, and disrupt the supply of the dangerous weapons to deal a fateful blow to Isengard!

• The Tower of Orthanc: Saruman of Many Colours has been laboring for far too long within Isengard, unimpeded and unseen.  What terrible plan has he set in motion?  Swing wide the gates of Orthanc and enter the dangerous and shadowy tower to confront the powerful traitor himself.  Gather together your eleven most powerful allies and steel your resolve for, should you fail, all hope may be lost!

Are you excited for the new LOTRO update? Tell us what you think of each of the instances in the comments section. And remember an Apple a day keeps Sauron at bay..