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 what players can 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 delays from a targeted 2024 launch and a subsequent March 2025 announcement. The developer, Wētā Workshop, cited the need for additional time to refine the cross-platform experience as the reason for the postponement. This contrasts with the staggered release of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, which experienced delays due to late additions of console ports. Wētā and Private Division's proactive cross-platform development approach for Tales of the Shire aims to prevent similar issues, even if it resulted in multiple date revisions.

Gameplay 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 hosting 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 simultaneously 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 for Tales of the Shire.