Wētā Workshop has just announced the release of its upcoming hobbit life sim “Tales of the Shire” is delayed until 2025. The game was originally slated for release on September 22nd, to coincide with Hobbit Day, an annual celebration for “The Lord of the Rings” fans to mark the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.
“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,” the company announced on X (formally Twitter). “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.””
“Tales of the Shire features everything from cooking to fishing and foraging to decorating. There’s also a narrative “that lovingly stays true to the books.”
We know delayed releases are always a bummer, but most “Lord of The Rings” fans would proably take a delayed adaptation over a rushed one. We’ve all seen more than enough butchered IPs.
The game will still launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X & S, Nintendo Switch, and Netflix Games.
We’ll keep you posted on updates about the release of “Tales of the Shire” as they become available. You can check out the game’s trailer below:
