- Released
- July 29, 2025
- Developer(s)
- Wētā Workshop
- Publisher(s)
- Private Division
- Franchise
- The Lord of the Rings
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- July 29, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- July 29, 2025
Tales of the Shire is a charming life sim set in the iconic and idyllic location from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. You'll take part in gardening, fishing, and cooking, as well as decorating your home and getting to know the local Hobbits.
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Tales of the Shire Aims to Stay True to Tolkien's Vision
The Tales of the Shire creative director emphasizes that the development team is committed to staying true to Tolkien's vision.
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Tales of the Shire - Building Bonds in Bywater Trailer
This trailer for Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings game shows the importance of building relationships in the Shire.
Tales of the Shire Details Shared Meals and Relationship Progression
Tales of the Shire's creative director details the game's relationship-building system and how shared meals work as the title's release date nears.
If Tales of the Shire is a Hit, A Sequel Would Have the Perfect Setting
Tales of the Shire still has a lot to prove, but if it ends up doing well and a sequel is eventually on the cards, it could have the perfect setting.
Tales of the Shire Can’t Be The End All Be All For One Concept
Tales of the Shire's launch keeps getting pushed back, but when it finally does release, it can't be the only franchise to embrace the cozy genre.
Tales of the Shire NPC Wish List
Tales of the Shire is set during the Third Age of Middle-earth, and that leaves the door wide open for a range of big Lord of the Rings cameos.
One Middle-earth Location Could Give Tales of the Shire's Bywater a Run for its Cozy Money
Tales of the Shire teases a taste of Hobbit life, but one iconic Lord of the Rings setting could be an even better cozy location.
Regardless of its Success, Tales of the Shire Will Have to Deal with the Albatross Around its Neck
Even if Tales of the Shire proves to be a hit, the recent state of Lord of the Rings game adaptations casts an unfortunate shadow.
Tales of the Shire’s Biggest Strength Could Also Be Its Biggest Weakness
Tales of the Shire brings Hobbit life to gamers, and while it's an exciting change of pace, it could also present a major issue.