New Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire offers fans a cozy Hobbit life sim. Here’s the latest on its release date.
Tales of the Shire is scheduled to launch on July 29, 2025. Initially planned for 2024, Wētā Workshop shifted the release to March 2025, then to July, as announced on X. This marks the game’s second release date and third release window.
The simultaneous release of PC and console versions likely contributes to the delays. Wētā’s February 2025 statement emphasized extra time needed to polish Tales of the Shire across platforms. Unlike The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, which saw a staggered 2023 release, Tales of the Shire aims for a unified launch.
Return to Moria faced delays due to late-added console ports, stretching resources thin. In contrast, Wētā and Private Division planned Tales of the Shire for cross-platform release from the start, avoiding similar issues despite multiple delays.
Wētā and Private Division’s early focus on multi-platform development for Tales of the Shire ensures a smoother launch, even with timeline adjustments.
Tales of the Shire features extensive customization, letting players style their Hobbit attire and decorate homes with a flexible “grid-free placement” system for furniture and décor, per the game’s official website.
Related: Will Tales of the Shire Launch on Nintendo Switch?
The game emphasizes farming, cooking, and hosting virtual dinner parties. Exploration includes trading with iconic characters and Hobbit families, enhancing the immersive gameplay experience, according to the Tales of the Shire website.
Tales of the Shire launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows on July 29, 2025.
Updated on February 25, 2025, by the original author with new details about Tales of the Shire.
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