Middle-earth: Shadow Of War (v1.21) [gog] [ PLUS 2026 ]

You can change the game's language via GOG GALAXY by selecting the customization button → Manage installation → Configure → Language. Modding & Tools

You can no longer purchase Gold or Orc chests; all Orcs recruited through online play are now stored in the Garrison. Middle-earth: Shadow of War (v1.21) [GOG]

Version 1.21 of Middle-earth: Shadow of War is highly regarded as the "definitive" way to play, primarily because it and the in-game market. For the GOG version specifically, this release is completely DRM-free and lacks Denuvo, which reportedly eliminates the minor performance stutters found in the Steam version. Version 1.21 Key Changes You can change the game's language via GOG

If you encounter infinite loads, setting the game to Run as Administrator and enabling "Large Page Mode" in the in-game settings typically resolves the issue. For the GOG version specifically, this release is