When Does Tales of the Shire Come Out?

The highly anticipated Lord of the Rings game, Tales of the Shire, promises a charming Hobbit life simulation experience. This article clarifies the game's release date and details its features.

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 originally, 2024. 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 experienced delays due to late inclusion of console ports. The simultaneous release across platforms for Tales of the Shire suggests a more comprehensive development approach from the outset.

Gameplay and Features:

Tales of the Shire offers extensive customization options, allowing players to personalize their Hobbit appearance and decorate their homes using a flexible, grid-free placement system for furniture and décor. The game heavily 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 launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows on July 29, 2025.

This article was updated on 02/25/25 to reflect the latest release date information.