Tales Of The Shires Launch: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Postponed Until July 29

JAKARTA - Game Studio Workshop developers have again postponed the launch of Tales of the Shires: A The Lord of the Rings Game to July 29 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

This delay was originally scheduled to be launched on March 25, 2024 until the beginning of this year. However, it was finally postponed on the grounds that the developer needed longer to be refined.

In a statement on X, the developers revealed that they need a little longer to ensure that everybit, on each platform, can enjoy the same comfortable experience.

📢 Tales of the Shire needs a bit more simmering... Now coming July 29th, 2025. Thank you for your support and patience.🍽️🥧#TalesOfTheShire #LOTR #cozygaming pic.twitter.com/8afaLnGfFL

— Tales of the Shire (@talesoftheshire) February 20, 2025

Tales of the Shire needs a bit more hosting... Now coming July 29th, 2025. Thank you for your support and experience. #TalesOfTheShire #LOTR #cozygaming pic.twitter.com/8afaLnGfFL

"A delicious viewing party takes time, as well as Tales of the Shire! We need longer to make sure that everybit, on each platform, can enjoy the same comfortable experience. The game will launch on July 29, 2025," the announcement reads.

They said they wanted the title to feel like a 'hot hug from Middle-earth'. So that all players can feel the same sensation of playing on any platform they play.

"We want this game to feel like a warm hug from Middle-earth, and we make sure that wherever you play, you will feel at home on The Shire. From footdow to the softest cake, every detail will be perfect," he added.

Announced in September 2023, the game allows players to adjust their ownbits and engage in various activities, ranging from decorating homes and cooking to fishing, gardening, and farming.