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"A Wizard is Never Late" but Tales of the Shire Has Been Delayed Again

Updated: Jun 10

Cozy Hobbit Life Sim Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings game promised a relaxing world where players could enjoy a more peaceful side of the Lord of the Rings franchise. But sadly players will need to wait a little longer before they can escape to Bywater.

Screenshot from Tales of the Shire showing a hobbit buying from a market stall of fresh produce.
Image credit: Wētā Workshop

Tales of the Shire was originally supposed to launch in 2024 but was then postponed until the 31st March 2025 and has now been further been delayed until the new launch date of 29th July 2025.

Announcement of Tales of the Shire delay that reads "Dear Fellow Hobbits, A good Hobbit feast takes time, and so does Tales of the Shire. We're taking a little longer to ensure that every Hobbit, on every platform, can enjoy the same cosy experience. The game will now launch on 29th July 2025. We want this game to feel like a warm hug from Middle-Earth and we are making sure that no matter where you play, you'll feel right at home in The Shire. From foot-hair styles to the fluffiest cakes, every detail will be just right. We appreciate your patience and cannot wait for you to experience life in The Shire this summer. In the meantime, arrange the table, polish you silver, and get ready for a feast fit for a Hobbit! Looking forward to welcoming you to Bywater. From the folks at Wētā Workshop Game Studio.
Image credit: Wētā Workshop

In an image posted to their social media accounts, Wētā Workshop announced they would be taking a little longer to ensure everyone "can enjoy the same cosy experience" and that they want every detail to be just right.

Hopefully this means they'll be ironing out a few more bugs and making the game the best it can be for when it releases in July. Plus, let's be honest, with Inzoi, Wanderstop, Two Point Museum, and more launching next month, we're grateful to have one less title to squeeze in!


Tales of the Shire is due to launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 29th July 2025.

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