The Lord of the Rings Online™ – Update 49.5 Release Notes

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### Update 49.5 Release Notes
Here are the Release Notes for Update 49.5: In Good Company, released on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026.

Of Special Note:

The 19th Legendary Items and 8th PvMP Reward Tracks are now available!

The 19th Legendary Items Reward Track and 8th PvMP Reward Track begin at 10:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on September 2nd and continue until 9:59 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) on December 2nd, 2026. VIPs can unlock access to the PvMP Reward Track at a 50% discount in the LOTRO Store! On the 19th Legendary Items Reward Track, you can earn the Tome of the Mottled Vulture, decorate your home with the spooky decor of the Dol Guldur Prison or create a festive Feasting Hall, and look for the Golden Stag Family of pets to claim. New Rewards in the PvMP Track include new appearances for each Monster Play class and a selection of cosmetic items for weapons and the "March!" skill!"

Angmar and Mordor reach level cap 115 on September 9th!

The Legendary Worlds of Angmar and Mordor will see a level cap increase to 115 when the game worlds reopen following weekly maintenance on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. Additionally, the seventh through ninth Ringwraiths will be available.
Read more about this Veil of the Nine experience on LOTRO.com. Additionally, the raid The Abyss of Mordath will open at Noon Eastern on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 difficulty.
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