- 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's Trading Mechanics Might Be Its True Bread and Butter
The new Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire can’t neglect its trading system, which could necessarily strengthen its other core mechanics.
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Take-Two Has Sold Private Division to Undisclosed Buyer
Private Division, the indie gaming publisher from games giant Take-Two Interactive, is now under new ownership, though the buyer is unknown.
Why Tales of the Shire's Release Date Might Just Be a Sweet Spot
Tales of the Shire was set to release later this year but a recent delay has pushed it to early 2025, where it might have just found a sweet spot.
Tales of the Shire May Be Multi-Platform, But It Will Likely Shine Brightest on One Device
Tales of the Shire's cozy nature makes it a perfect fit for one particular console among the many it will release for.
Tales of the Shire's Character Creator Might Just Be Its Secret Weapon
Creating a unique hobbit is already great, but Tales of the Shire's character creator has a couple of extras that LotR fans will appreciate.
Tales of the Shire's Hobbit Parties Have a Lot to Live Up To
With the Hobbits’ love of all things fun and delicious, Tales of the Shire’s own parties will need to pay careful attention to the lore.
Tales of the Shire Shouldn’t Miss the Chance to Include One Standout Fantasy Race
Tales of the Shire is putting the spotlight on Hobbits, but one iconic race from the fantasy franchise deserves to be featured.
Upcoming Lord of the Rings Game Tales of the Shire Reveals Release Date
Developer Weta Workshop and publisher Private Division reveal the release date for the upcoming cozy life-sim game Tales of the Shire.
Tales of the Shire Already Has One Leg Up on Animal Crossing's Customization
Customization is one of the most important parts of any cozy sim, and Tales of the Shire has a decoration trick that gives it an advantage.