Cosy LOTR life sim Tales of the Shire delayed again to July

thesixthaxis.com:

Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings game has been delayed again, being pushed back from March to a new 29th July 2025 release date. The cosy Hobbit life sim is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Netflix gaming.

Weta Workshop announced the Tales of the Shire delay on a place we ain’t linking to these days:

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 cozy experience. The game will now launch on July 29, 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 your silver and get ready for a feast fit for a Hobbit!

Looking forward to welcoming you to Bywater.

—From the folks at Weta Workshop Game Studio

Tales of the Shire allows players to create their own Hobbit, who lives in Bywater and can establish their own life. As time passes in Bywater, other Hobbits will come to ask your Hobbit for help on matters. Additionally, you can do all the cosy things a Hobbit’s life should consist of, including growing your own vegetables, going fishing, trading items with neighbours, and cooking up meals. You can wander around Bywater visiting other Hobbits and going to the shop, or venture a bit further out to forage in the fields for supplies.

Originally announced and expected to launch in 2024, Tales of the Shire has now had multiple delays. A rough 2025 window was narrowed to March 2025, but clearly Weta need more time to realise this cosy take on fantasy world.

Source: Weta Workshop on The Bad Place