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Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game

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Release Date: July 29, 2025

RPG, TPP, Fantasy, Books, Sandbox, The Lord of The Rings, Life Sim, Cozy Game, Singleplayer

A game by Weta Workshop, the studio responsible for special effects in Peter Jackson's cinematic The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Tales of the Shire is a cozy RPG with life simulation elements, in which we play as a hobbit from the town of Bywater.

6.0

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6.1

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Tales of the Shire is a cozy game bordering on RPG and life simulation, set in the universe of The Lord of the Rings. The game was published by Private Division and was developed by Weta Workshop company, whose achievements include special effects for film trilogies Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit directed by Peter Jackson.

Gameplay

Tales of the Shire takes us on a journey to the titular Shire, or more precisely - to a town called Bywater, whose inhabitants are working hard to have it included among the villages of Hobbiton. During the game we play the role of one of the hobbits (halflings) and in their skin we lead an idyllic life, taking care of our home and a full stomach, as well as cultivating relationships with other citizens of the Shire.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Weta Workshop

Publisher: Private Division

Features

6.0
mediocre

ReviewTales of the Shire

Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay

I am a bit disappointed with Tales of the Shire. The idea was great, but the execution just didn’t capture the magic of Tolkien’s world.

Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay
Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay
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Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
July 28, 2025
Originals

July 2, 2025

Games of July 2025. A nostalgic month with a great RPG and strategy

This month, we'll get a mix of refreshed classics and brand-new titles, ranging from intense Souls-like games to cool, relaxing experiences.

Games of July 2025. A nostalgic month with a great RPG and strategy
Games of July 2025. A nostalgic month with a great RPG and strategy
Originals

June 20, 2024

Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth

I played Tales of the Shire and I can't shake the impression that recently this is the best game in the Lord of the Rings universe that we will get. However, not everyone will like it.

Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth
Tales of the Shire Hands-On: The Coziest Stardew Valley in Middle-Earth

News

New on Steam. Fresh game from the Lord of the Rings universe and rival to Ready or Not

New on Steam. Fresh game from the Lord of the Rings universe and rival to Ready or Not

This week, games such as Tales of the Shire, Grounded 2, Fumes, Inkborn, Frosthaven, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and SWAT Commander will be released on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

July 29, 2025

New on Steam. Fresh game from the Lord of the Rings universe and rival to Ready or Not
New release date for Tales of the Shire as the game gets delayed. Hobbits are running late again

New release date for Tales of the Shire as the game gets delayed. Hobbits are running late again

Another delay for Tales of the Shire. The release date is getting pushed back, but not by much.

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Olga Racinowska

February 21, 2025

New release date for Tales of the Shire as the game gets delayed. Hobbits are running late again
Devs of Life-Sim in the Lord of the Rings Universe Have Some Bad News for All Hobbits; Tales of the Shire Delayed

Devs of Life-Sim in the Lord of the Rings Universe Have Some Bad News for All Hobbits; Tales of the Shire Delayed

Tales of the Shire won't be released this year, but we will soon learn more about this cozy game featuring hobbits from Middle-earth.

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Jacob Blazewicz

September 13, 2024

Devs of Life-Sim in the Lord of the Rings Universe Have Some Bad News for All Hobbits; Tales of the Shire Delayed
'Welcome Home, Hobbit!' In Tales of the Shire We Build Our Home in Idyllic Village. Here's First Trailer for Life-Sim in Lord of the Rings Universe

'Welcome Home, Hobbit!' In Tales of the Shire We Build Our Home in Idyllic Village. Here's First Trailer for Life-Sim in Lord of the Rings Universe

The first gameplay trailer for Tales of the Shire shows what the hobbit life simulator will look like. Details about the game have been revealed.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

April 23, 2024

'Welcome Home, Hobbit!' In Tales of the Shire We Build Our Home in Idyllic Village. Here's First Trailer for Life-Sim in Lord of the Rings Universe
New Cozy The Lord of the Rings Game Offers Hobbit Life Experience

New Cozy The Lord of the Rings Game Offers Hobbit Life Experience

Private Division has released the first teaser for its upcoming Hobbit game. Tales of the Shire is expected to hit the market as early as next year.

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Maciej Gaffke

September 22, 2023

New Cozy The Lord of the Rings Game Offers Hobbit Life Experience

System Requirements

System Requirements for Tales of the Shire Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
(30 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 270X, 3 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / 12 GB Radeon RX 6750 XT, 3 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Tales of the Shire Video Game.

6.0
mediocre

ReviewTales of the Shire

Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay

I am a bit disappointed with Tales of the Shire. The idea was great, but the execution just didn’t capture the magic of Tolkien’s world.

Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay
Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay
Reviewed by:
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
July 28, 2025
6.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 19% of Critics. There are 56 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Metro GameCentral: 4 / 10

A cosy hobbit-themed life simulator that can look pretty but is almost entirely made up of thinly veiled multi-part fetch quests and drab, under-developed minigames.

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Eurogamer: 2 / 5 by Lottie Lynn

A great idea lost under the weight of tiresome game mechanics.

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Loot Level Chill: 6 / 10 by Chris White

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game allows you to live out the life of a hobbit in a warm and welcoming world, with some nice ideas throughout.

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