Tales of the Shire delayed to 2025, new release date coming this month

Tales of the Shire delayed to 2025, new release date coming this month

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for all things Middle Earth, I must admit, this delay of “Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game” has left me with a mixture of anticipation and impatience. Having experienced the captivating world of Hobbits in various forms of media throughout my gaming life, the prospect of immersing myself in their peaceful, idyllic existence is tantalizing.


The creators of the Hobbit-themed game, Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game, have revealed that its initial release date in 2024 will not be met. Instead, the game has been postponed until 2025 to ensure Weta Workshop and Private Division can perfect the game to provide fans with an exceptional experience when it launches.

This week, Weta Workshop and Private Division shared that they are pushing back the launch of Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game on their social media platforms. As stated in the announcement, Tales of the Shire is now scheduled to arrive in early 2025. The developers want additional time to ensure the game meets expectations, yet they haven’t left us without updates. In fact, during the A Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22, 2024, the team will unveil the new release date for Tales of the Shire.

An important update for all Hobbits.

— Tales of the Shire (@talesoftheshire) September 12, 2024

Weta’s comfy Hobbit-style game is promising a unique experience within the world of The Lord of the Rings. Previews have given us a taste of what gameplay could be like, leaving us with warm anticipation about living in Hobbiton. Although it seems that brewing or consuming beer won’t be part of the game, we remain excited to manage our own hobbit hole and participate in charming local events in the surrounding countryside.

In September’s finale, the anticipated re-release of Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game is on its way! Keep an eye out for updates on when it will appear in 2025. We’ll be sure to bring you all the latest news right here at Shacknews as soon as it becomes available.

Read More

Sorry. No data so far.

2024-09-13 21:27