Create and play as your own Hobbit in Tales of the Shire and help your town of Bywater grow into a cozy village for Hobbits! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.
Everything We Know About Tales of the Shire
Tales of the Shire Story Plot
Tales of the Shire takes place in the quaint, unofficial town of Bywater where you’ll be helping to make it flourish as an official village in Hobbiton. Heavily based on the world of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, you as a Hobbit will prosper within the Shire as you go by your everyday chores and responsibilities of growing food, fixing up your Hobbit Holes, and preparing first and second breakfast!
Tales of the Shire Gameplay
Tales of the Shire is said to be a cozy farm and life simulator game where you’ll create your own Hobbit and live your day-to-day life tending to the flora and fauna of the town. Not much specific gameplay information nor footage has been shown as of writing, but it’s looking to have lots of farming, gardening, fishing, foraging, and eating! It aims to become a true Hobbit simulator living in the Shire.
Tales of the Shire Trailers
Official Announcement Trailer
The official announcement trailer is the exciting announcement of a life and farming simulator game based on The Lord of the Rings franchise, starring everyone’s favorite Hobbits!
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Tales of the Shire Product Information
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| Title | TALES OF THE SHIRE |
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| Release Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Developer | Wētā Workshop |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Supported Platforms | PC(Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | RPG, Cozy, Simulator |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Rating | RP |
| Official Website | Tales of the Shire Official Website |
