A new Lord of the Rings tabletop expansion, Hope & Despair, has been announced for War of the Ring: The Card Game and is due later this month. It adds Story cards, counters and solo-play content.
01Summary
- 01Hope & Despair is an expansion for War of the Ring: The Card Game and is set to release later in October 2026.
- 02The expansion adds 54 new Story cards, 40 Story counters and dedicated Shadow Bot cards for solo play.
- 03It costs $24.90 and is available to pre-order from the official Ares Games website.
- 04Pre-orders include a two-card promo set as a bonus.
- 05The base game War of the Ring: The Card Game is required to use the expansion.
02Why it matters
Fans of The Lord of the Rings tabletop game now have a new expansion to look forward to, with added mechanics and solo-play content. For newcomers, it is another sign that the card game remains an active and supported part of the franchise.
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