Tales of the Shire Finally Launches Globally Following Two Delays

Tales of the Shire Finally Launches Globally Following Two Delays
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Source: Private Division
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  1. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game finally launched globally on July 29, 2025.
  2. The game takes place between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
  3. The title was released for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game finally launched globally on July 29, 2025, following two delays.

The title was released for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.

Tales of the Shire | Gameplay Trailer

Developed by Weta Workshop Game Studio and published by Private Division, the game is based on the legendarium created by J. R. R. Tolkien and takes place between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Tales of the Shire is a life simulator where the player creates a Hobbit character and settles in a village named Bywater. The player must manage the Hobbit’s day-to-day life and chores, from fishing and gardening to resource foraging. Hobbit houses are extensively customizable, with multiple interior decorative items. Players can also explore Bywater and its surrounding areas, completing quests and developing relationships with other Hobbits.

Tales of the Shire | Cosy Soundtrack to Relax to
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