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Earlier today, the Target website may have accidentally leaked the next Middle-earth title from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The first game, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was largely enjoyed by many critics and consumers alike, so it makes sense that a sequel was coming.

The search results on the Target site (since removed) showed off Middle-earth: Shadow of War. This included two different box arts, one for the base game and one for a "Gold Edition" of the game. Details also include a basic plot overview and lots and lots of DLC. The listing did include a release date of August 22, but release dates put up by retailers are notorious for simply being placeholders.
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal Orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.

In Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, nothing will be forgotten.

And the DLC? Oh, the DLC. There is a lot of it already listed as being included in the "Gold Edition" of the game.
• Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion
• Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion
• The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion
• The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion
• Gold War Chest
• Over $125 in total value

That's right, there is a slew of DLC already lined up for a game that hasn't even been announced yet. This is, of course, nothing new. According to additional info from Kotaku the story "will be based on Talion and Celebrimbor working to forge a new ring that's as powerful as Sauron's." Oh yeah that sounds like a great idea. Arguably the best part of the previous game, the Nemesis system, will return along with "new stronghold mechanics, new special abilities," and more.

WB was teasing a special reveal event set for March 8. It's very possible that the event in question was going to be where this game was officially revealed. It's not too far off now, so we'll have to wait and see if this was what they were going to show off or if they still have something up their sleeve.