Fans will have to wait a bit longer to experience the cozy vibes ofTales of the Shire,as the game has been officially delayed until this summer. The upcoming title will focus on the everyday lives of the Hobbits of Middle-earth, instead of adventuring and action. This gives fans of bothLOTRand cozy gaming something to look forward.
The upcoming cozy game set in theLord of the Ringsuniverse was originally scheduled for release on June 28, 2025. However,the game has been officially delayed, according to anXpost on the game’s official account.Tales of the Shire’snew release date will be July 29th, 2025.
Tales Of The Shire Devs Cite Wanting To Make Sure Every Detail Is “Just Right”
This Is The Game’s Second Delay
According to the announcement, the delay is meant togive developer Wētā Workshop a chance to really get the game right.Tales of the Shire, says the notice, “needs a bit more simmering.” Taking a bit more time perfecting the title will help to make sure that, “from foot-hair styles to the fluffiest cakes, every detail will be just right.”
Tales Of The Shire Release Date, Characters, Story, & Gameplay Details
Lord of the Rings: Tales of the Shire is the latest game in the LOTR franchise, and it’s offering fans a cozy life sim experience that’s coming soon.
The delay is a bit worrying, asthis is the second timeTales of the Shirefailed to launch in its anticipated release window. The game was originally scheduled to release sometime in 2024, but wasdelayed in September 2024via another announcement onX. Fans are beginning to worry that a second delay means the game is further behind schedule than indicated in the new announcement.
Our Take: Tales Of The Shire Will Be Worth The Wait
A Delay Hopefully Means Fewer Bugs On Launch
Developers have to walk a fine line between releasing games in a timely manner andhaving polished titles on launch. Another delay is disappointing, of course, butI’d rather the devs take as long as they need to make a game that feels more polishedright out of the metaphorical box.
Tales of the Shirewill let players take a slower approach to theLOTRfranchise, by letting players help establish a small town in the Shire. This means crafting, decorating, gardening, and other cozy gaming staples. As a fan of cozy games, I can’t wait to get my hairy little Hobbit feet into the idyllic town of Bywater.
Source:Tales of the Shire/X (1,2)
