A new Nintendo eShop listing confirms that Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30, 2026.
The ports are listed with pricing and pre-order discounts, and a trailer from Aspyr accompanies the announcement on the eShop page.
The two releases arrive as complete editions: Shadow of War Definitive Edition ships with all downloadable content, while Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition includes the base game plus its Season Pass content.
According to the eShop listing, Shadow of War is priced at $49.99 and Shadow of Mordor at $19.99, with a bundle normally priced at $70.
Pre-orders are available at a 50 percent discount on all three options.
Contents and features
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition includes the Guardians of the Flaming Eye Warband Mission, Lord of the Hunt Story Mission, The Bright Lord Story Mission, additional Warband Missions, Runes, and Skins.
The listing also highlights that Shadow of Mordor earned more than 50 awards, including Game of the Year, Best Action Game, and Most Innovative Game.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition bundles the Desolation of Mordor and Blade of Galadriel story expansions, the Slaughter Tribe and Outlaw Tribe Nemesis expansions, and the Sword of Dominion bonus weapon.
The Definitive Edition notes that Nemesis and story expansions add new playable characters, tribes, missions, followers, abilities, weapons, fortress updates, and a Legendary Gear Set.
Nemesis System and play changes
The eShop description emphasizes that the Nemesis System is supported on Nintendo Switch 2, creating dynamic Orc rivals who remember encounters and evolve across playthroughs.
It also states that Garrison functionality is now available offline, allowing players to move un-deployed Orc followers between regions without an internet connection.
The listing notes that online features such as Conquests, Vendettas, Fight Pits, Chests, and Training Orders are no longer available.
Narrative framing
The eShop copy frames the player character Talion as a Ranger of the Black Gate whose life and loved ones are taken, only for him to be resurrected by a vengeful spirit.
Players are tasked with pursuing revenge and uncovering the spirit's origins while mastering Wraith abilities, exploiting enemy weaknesses, and growing a personal legend that leads to confrontations with Sauron and the Ring lore.
Availability and next steps
Both titles are listed for release on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on September 30, 2026, with pre-orders at a 50 percent discount.
Aspyr provided a trailer alongside the listing.
For Switch 2 owners interested in full bundled editions with DLC and the Nemesis System, these eShop entries make both Middle-earth titles immediately visible and available for pre-order.
The ports are listed with pricing and pre-order discounts, and a trailer from Aspyr accompanies the announcement on the eShop page.
The two releases arrive as complete editions: Shadow of War Definitive Edition ships with all downloadable content, while Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition includes the base game plus its Season Pass content.
According to the eShop listing, Shadow of War is priced at $49.99 and Shadow of Mordor at $19.99, with a bundle normally priced at $70.
Pre-orders are available at a 50 percent discount on all three options.
Contents and features
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition includes the Guardians of the Flaming Eye Warband Mission, Lord of the Hunt Story Mission, The Bright Lord Story Mission, additional Warband Missions, Runes, and Skins.
The listing also highlights that Shadow of Mordor earned more than 50 awards, including Game of the Year, Best Action Game, and Most Innovative Game.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition bundles the Desolation of Mordor and Blade of Galadriel story expansions, the Slaughter Tribe and Outlaw Tribe Nemesis expansions, and the Sword of Dominion bonus weapon.
The Definitive Edition notes that Nemesis and story expansions add new playable characters, tribes, missions, followers, abilities, weapons, fortress updates, and a Legendary Gear Set.
Nemesis System and play changes
The eShop description emphasizes that the Nemesis System is supported on Nintendo Switch 2, creating dynamic Orc rivals who remember encounters and evolve across playthroughs.
It also states that Garrison functionality is now available offline, allowing players to move un-deployed Orc followers between regions without an internet connection.
The listing notes that online features such as Conquests, Vendettas, Fight Pits, Chests, and Training Orders are no longer available.
Narrative framing
The eShop copy frames the player character Talion as a Ranger of the Black Gate whose life and loved ones are taken, only for him to be resurrected by a vengeful spirit.
Players are tasked with pursuing revenge and uncovering the spirit's origins while mastering Wraith abilities, exploiting enemy weaknesses, and growing a personal legend that leads to confrontations with Sauron and the Ring lore.
Availability and next steps
Both titles are listed for release on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on September 30, 2026, with pre-orders at a 50 percent discount.
Aspyr provided a trailer alongside the listing.
For Switch 2 owners interested in full bundled editions with DLC and the Nemesis System, these eShop entries make both Middle-earth titles immediately visible and available for pre-order.
