The creators of Tales of the Shire have announced that its release has been delayed to early 2025.
Tales of the Shire is a cozy life sim set in the Lord of the Rings universe, originally set to release this fall on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and Netflix Games. It was developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Take-Two’s troubled subsidiary Private Division.
Before we take a closer look at the game, which premieres on September 22nd (annual Hobbit Day for Lord of the Rings fans, as it’s Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthdays), Wētā Workshop said: the game’s completion was delayed to ensure it would deliver on its intended vision.
“All of us at Weta Workshop are excited for you to join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of JRR Tolkien’s world. When a new hobbit first steps into Bywater, we want that moment to be everything you hoped for.
“To ensure we can deliver on this vision, Tales of the Shire will now be released in early 2025. Thank you for your patience and continued support. Be sure to join us for our A Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22nd to learn more about Tales of the Shire and our new release date.”
Tales of the Shire includes everything from cooking to fishing to gathering to decorating. There’s also a story that “lovingly stays true to the books.” Check out IGN’s Tales of the Shire preview for more.
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