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

Immerse yourself in the warm and picturesque world of Middle-earth in 'Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game.' Created by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, this cozy simulation invites players to live the serene life of a Hobbit in the delightful Shire. Craft your own Hobbit, forge meaningful relationships, decorate your Hobbit hole, and explore the wonders hidden in Bywater. Whether it's gardening, cooking, or uncovering treasures, 'Tales of the Shire' focuses on the simple joys of life in Tolkien’s beloved setting. Perfect for fans of life sims, crafting, and scenic adventures, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

Wētā Workshop
Private Division
July 29, 2025
75 % Positive (635 reviews)

Features

Hobbit Lifestyle Simulation

Live the serene life of a Hobbit, focusing on simple joys like gardening, cooking, and decorating.

Character Customization

Create and personalize your own Hobbit, including appearance and attire.

Exploration and Discovery

Explore Bywater and the Shire to uncover hidden treasures, secret glades, and seasonal surprises.

Decorating and Crafting

Build and customize your Hobbit hole using grid-free furniture placement and gather resources to craft upgrades.

Cooking and Farming

Fish, garden, and forage for ingredients to prepare meals that foster relationships and community.

Story Progression

Complete missions to help Bywater achieve official village status while interacting with iconic Hobbit characters.

Seasonal Weather System

Experience varying weather and seasonal changes that affect daily activities and routines.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the game about?

'Tales of the Shire' allows players to live the cozy life of a Hobbit in the serene Shire, as they decorate, garden, cook, and explore Middle-earth while forging relationships and helping their community achieve village status.

What kind of gameplay does the game offer?

The game offers life simulation elements such as farming, cooking, foraging, crafting, and decorating, along with exploration and interacting with familiar Hobbit characters.

What is the release date of the game?

The game is scheduled for release on July 29, 2025.

Can I customize my character?

Yes, you can create and personalize your own Hobbit, including their appearance and attire.

Which platforms are supported?

The game supports Windows and requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What languages does the game support?

The game supports multiple languages for its interface and subtitles, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and more.

Genres

Tags

Life Sim Cozy Farming Sim Character Customization Casual Indie Nature Cooking 3D Cute Third Person Simulation Story Rich LGBTQ+ Colorful Fantasy Singleplayer RPG Management Crafting

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

16 GB RAM

Storage

3 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X, 4 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8 GB

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Recommended

Os

Windows 11

Memory

16 GB RAM

Storage

3 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, 12 GB

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Polish
Spanish - Latin America
Turkish

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