The highly anticipated Lord of the Rings game, Tales of the Shire, promises a charming Hobbit life simulation experience. Here's an update on its release date and what to expect.
Release Date Update:
Tales of the Shire is now scheduled for release on July 29, 2025. This marks the game's third announced release window, following initial projections of a 2024 launch and a subsequent March 2025 target. The delay, as stated by developer Wētā Workshop, is to ensure a polished experience across all platforms. Unlike The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, which suffered a staggered release, Tales of the Shire aims for simultaneous launch on all platforms.
The decision to prioritize a simultaneous release across PC and consoles, while causing delays, avoids the issues faced by Return to Moria, which saw its console versions delayed significantly due to scope creep.
Gameplay and Features:
Tales of the Shire offers extensive customization options. Players can personalize their Hobbit appearance and decorate their homes using a flexible, grid-free placement system for furniture and décor. The game features engaging farming and cooking mechanics, even allowing for virtual dinner parties. Exploration is a key component, incorporating a trading system with interactions with iconic characters and Hobbit families.
Tales of the Shire will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows on July 29, 2025.
This article was last updated on 02/25/25 to reflect the latest release date information.
