Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game Delayed to Early 2025 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 13 September 2024 / 2,666 Views
Publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop announced Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game has been delayed from Fall 2024 to early 2025. It is in development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
"All of us here at Weta Workshop are excited to have you join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world," said Weta Workshop. "When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want that moment to be everything you’re hoping for.
"To ensure we deliver that vision, Tales of the Shire will now be launching early 2025. Thank you for your patience and continued support. Be sure to tune in to our A Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22 to learn more about Tales of the Shire and our new release date."
The Hobbit Day Showcase airs on Sunday, September 22 at 10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm UK and can be watched on YouTube and Twitch.
Read details on the game below:
Welcome home, Hobbit! From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.
Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not yet established as an official village in Hobbiton, play a big part in helping the quaint town flourish. Greet comfort at the door as you decorate your own Hobbit Hole, tend to your garden, fish at the clear ponds, forage wild fruits and herbs, or trade with townsfolks. Prepare homemade meals to share with fellow Hobbits and foster relationships.
With much to see and lots more to eat, enjoy days of splendor in the picturesque forests, lakes, and pastures.
Unwind in the place where what matters most are all the little things. Help bring the community together to achieve village status in Bywater. Experience delight in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.
Welcome Home, Hobbit
Play as a Hobbit, directly out of the beloved books by J.R.R Tolkien! Personalize your appearance and brandish your best Hobbit attire with an array of customizations. Decorate your own Hobbit home and transform the cozy space with grid-free placement to position furniture home décor to your liking. Discover the wonders each new day brings to Bywater as you settle into your serene homestead for much needed rest.
Food is Love
No Hobbit’s day is complete without food. Fish, garden, and forage to stock up the pantry with the fruits of your labor. Harvest for seasonal crops and flowers as time passes in your homestead. Enjoy the warmth of the kitchen and show off your culinary chops with recipes for mealtimes. Partake in a second breakfast or host a dinner party with fellow Hobbits. Share meals with invited guests to create new relationships.
Explore Bywater
Discover secret glades and lost treasures of the Shire. Experience the ever-changing weather that affects daily routines and seasonal surprises based on time of year. Obtain rewards through your story progression. Meet iconic characters and familiar Hobbit families to trade for upgrades to skills, clothes, home, and more. Join club missions to complete daily activities and help gain official village status in Bywater.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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DEI Detected, best delay this one.... permanently
It’s a video game. Were people getting upset about this game offering anything other than hobbits that can have skin tones that look like a wider range of players?
Maybe with the recent tide of woke failures, they are seeing the writing on the wall and discussing toning it down a bit.
The only “woke” thing I heard about is people being upset about a wider range of skin tones than likely in the books so more players can make their character look like them. It’s a video game so it makes sense to provide options.
I take it this is more aiming to be along the lines of Stardew Valley?
If so, probably a fitting setting for a game about The Shire, so hopefully doesn't fall down the same hole Gollum did.
Excellent news. I was worried this would be clearly underdone, plus who knows how the Private Division situation has affected them?
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