Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game Has a Release Date!

Developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game is an upcoming cosy life simulator set in an idyllic corner of Middle-earth — the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Create your very own Hobbit and set off into an adventure in a quaint village, then watch it flourish and grow through effort and love! Get to know the town and villagers, spend your day relaxing or being productive, and live your Hobbit dreams.

Players can look forward to:

• Creating their own Hobbit.
• Decorating their home.
• Fishing.
• Tending to the garden.
• Foraging.
• Trading with the townsfolk.
• Preparing meals.
• Fostering relationships.
• Explore the area.
• Discover secret places and treasures.
• Live through the different seasons.
• Meet iconic characters.
• Complete daily activities.
• Help the village gain an official status.

Now, the developer shared a post on Steam, announcing the release date of the game: the 29th of July 2025! Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game is available to wishlist right now on Steam.