Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game delayed to early 2025

No longer due out this fall.

Publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop have delayed single-player life simulation game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game from its previously planned fall 2024 release window to early 2025. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam.

“All of us here at Weta Workshop are excited to have you join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world,” Weta Workshop said in a message. “When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want that moment to be everything you’re hoping for.

“To ensure we deliver that vision, Tales of the Shire will now be launching early 2025. Thank you for your patience and continued support. Be sure to tune in to our A Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22 to learn more about Tales of the Shire and our new release date.”

You will be able to watch the Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22 at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET via YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok.