Warner Brothers has revealed the release date, box art, and pre-order bonuses for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

The box art, which you can see below, shows a wraith-ified Talion walking through a battlefield amidst several (dead) goblins. You'll be able to get your hands on it when it releases this year on October 7.

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Those who pre-order Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor will receive the Dark Ranger bonus pack, which adds the "Test of Power" challenge mode, letting you face Sauron's warriors and earn upgrades before starting the game. Leaderboard access and a "darker" Talion character skin are included as well.Additionally, a trailer has been released to expand on Talion's back story, including the fateful night when his family was taken from him. You can check out the Banished from Death trailer below.We'll have more details on the game soon, but for now you can check out our preview in which Talion hunts down Ratbag, a goblin slaver.

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