D&D Online Update 11 Launch Date Announced

IGN.com | 18 August 2011 12:00
 
New dungeons, raids, level cap, and more.
 
Turbine has just revealed the launch date for the next major content update for Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO). Update 11: Secrets of the Artificers will launch on September 12th.
 
In addition, Turbine has released new assets for both DDO's Update 11 (concept art), as well as for The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard, the upcoming expansion to the award-winning MMO, launching on September 27th. The new Rise of Isengard assets depict the legendary Draigoch – the boss in a new 24-player raid to be added with the expansion.
 
Dungeons & Dragons Online, Update 11: Secrets of the Artificers to launch September 12th
 
Update 11: Secrets of the Artificers will feature:

• New Artificer Class A blend of Rogue and Arcane classes, the Artificer uses specially created weapons and mechanical pets to challenge their foes
   
  
• New House Cannith Enclave Home of the Artificers, House Cannith is a new high level quest hub where magic and mechanics converge.
   
  
• New Content Born in war, forged in fury, Stormreach faces its most terrible foe yet.
   
  
• New Crafting Levels Craft all the way to level 150. Plus, craft Draconic Runestones, a new magical weapon available to all classes.

The Secrets of the Artificers Premium Adventure Pack will be available in the DDO Store and Free to VIPs, and includes:

• Two new high level Raids
• New wilderness area
• 3 new dungeons

The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard to launch September 27th
 
Explore Three New Regions! -- The time has come for you to turn eastward, toward the vale of Isengard. Where ancient forests once flourished, a corrupted waste of metal and wheels suffers under the thrall of the traitorous wizard Saruman. Here, in the shadows of the tower of Orthanc, gathers an army of Orcs and Uruk-hai, toiling to make ready for war. Forge ahead into these devastated lands and uncover new quests, skills, and traits as you strive to thwart Saruman's ambition.

• Dunland – Adventure amidst the bright forests in the foothills of the southern Misty Mountains. Beware the Dunland Clans, rugged warriors tempted by the dark promise of power.
   
  
• Gap of Rohan – Battle over the legendary pass between Eriador and the plane of Rohan. This key strategic point must be defended against the ambitions of Sauron.
   
  
• Isengard – Explore Orthanc, one of the iconic Two Towers as it rises over the once beautiful Isengard valley. The once beautiful vale now desecrated beyond imagination by the Wizard Saruman the betrayer.

Advance to Level 75!

• Face new challenges and continue to forge your own legend in Middle-earth with all-new epic quests, skills, and deeds as you fight new enemies on your journey to level 75!

Master the Legendary New 24-Player Raid!

• Face the ancient evil of Draigoch, one of the most powerful creatures in Middle-earth! Prepare for the ultimate challenge where nothing less than the strength of an entire force of 24 heroes stands the chance of victory.

 
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