The Lord of the Rings Online Welcome Back Week Begins

If you've been meaning to check out the changes Turbine has made to The Lord of the Rings Online but aren't too fond of paying another subscription fee, you'll be happy to learn that they're hosting a new "Welcome Back Week" that'll give you access to the game for a full seven days free of charge.
Kick off the summer in style during LOTRO's Welcome Back Week from May 25th through May 31st! Come back to LOTRO for free1 and receive a +5% XP2 boost for all mob (monster) kills and free travel at Stable-masters. You can play your old characters or start a new one.

Plus, LOTRO's Third Anniversary Celebration is still in full swing and Middle-earth is bursting with gifts! Through June 30th, players of all levels can collect tokens from defeated monsters and trade them in for special level-appropriate rewards to aid in your adventure.

For current, new, and returning subscribers, the presents are even better: Running throughout the celebration, a token of our esteem will be placed in your bag when you log in and join the party!3 The Writ of Virtue is a reward for steadfast loyalty and will keep the revelry going with special privileges from the Bards of Middle-earth. And there's no need for the party to end! Sign up for any 3, 6, or 12 month subscription plan, and play LOTRO for only $9.99 per month!4 Keep the party going and celebrate three years in Middle-earth with LOTRO!

Need a copy of the LOTRO game client? Click here to get started!

Special Note: You do not need to reactivate your account to participate in the Welcome Back Week. Your account will automatically be enabled for the event. If your account does not seem to have been reactivated, please try again in an hour or two. It may take time for our servers to update your status.