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The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model."}},{"url":"https://store.steampowered.com/saleaction/ajaxgetdeckappcompatibilityreport?nAppID=2523770&l=english","kind":"store_data","accessed":"2026-10-28","fields":["steam_deck"],"notes":{"steam_deck":"Valve rates the game Verified on Steam Deck."}},{"url":"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2523770/view/707782722857206938","kind":"official_news","accessed":"2026-10-28","fields":["steam_deck"],"notes":{"steam_deck":"Aspyr's post of 2026-09-15 about Patch 1 also announces the game as Steam Deck Verified."}},{"url":"https://store.epicgames.com/p/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-702913","kind":"store_page","accessed":"2026-10-28","fields":["free_to_play"],"notes":{"free_to_play":"The checked Epic full-base edition is sold as a base game with a buy button. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op."}},{"url":"https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_lord_of_the_rings_war_in_the_north_legacy_edition","kind":"store_page","accessed":"2026-10-28","fields":["free_to_play"],"notes":{"free_to_play":"The checked GOG full-base edition is sold with an add to cart button. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op."}},{"url":"https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1032-PPSA22721_00-LORWARINNORTH325","kind":"store_page","accessed":"2026-10-28","fields":["platforms","max_players_online","max_players_local","free_to_play"],"notes":{"platforms":"Lists the PS5 version.","max_players_online":"Says it supports up to three online players with PS Plus.","max_players_local":"Lists one or two players.","free_to_play":"The checked PlayStation full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. 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