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 second official release date, following previous announcements targeting March 2025 and initially, a 2024 launch. Wētā Workshop, the developer, cited the need for additional time to refine the cross-platform experience as the reason for the delay. This contrasts with the staggered release of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, which suffered from scope creep and resource constraints. The decision to develop Tales of the Shire as a simultaneous multi-platform release from the outset appears to have avoided a similar issue, despite causing multiple date revisions.
Gameplay and Features:
Tales of the Shire offers extensive customization options for both your Hobbit character and your Hobbit-hole home, featuring a flexible, grid-free placement system for furniture and décor. The game emphasizes farming, cooking, and social interaction, including the ability to host dinner parties. Exploration is a key element, incorporating a trading system with interactions featuring iconic characters and familiar Hobbit families.
Platform Availability:
Tales of the Shire will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC on July 29, 2025.
This article was updated on 02/25/25 to reflect the latest release date information.
