Update 48.1 Release Notes — The Lord of the Rings Online™ Steam update #679445

Update 48.1 Release NotesHere are the Release Notes for Update 48.1, released on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.Of Special Note:Rivendell Housing opens on Thursday, April 30th!Update 48 sees the launch of our newest premium neighbourhood, the Rivendell Steadings. Nestled high in the mountains just to the west of the Vale of Imladris, players now have the opportunity to call Rivendell home! Rivendell Housing will open on the 64-bit game worlds on Thursday, April 30th, starting at Noon Eastern (-4 GMT). Additional housing neighborhoods will open automatically once enough homes in existing neighborhoods are purchased. Learn more in our guide on LOTRO.com.There are multiple ways to get to the Rivendell Steadings. The main entrance of the neighborhood is a quick walk south-west from the Rivendell stables, right before the tree bridge crossing. You can also access the neighbourhood from Bree-town v...