Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game Launches on March 25, 2025
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game is set to launch on March 25, 2025 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Netflix Games. Developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, the game offers players a cozy adventure in J.R.R Tolkien's Middle-earth.
Players can create their unique Hobbit avatar and experience the quiet life in the Shire. The game features activities such as cooking, fishing, foraging, gardening, and building relationships with other characters. Players will work towards establishing Bywater as an official village on the Shire's map.
The game showcases Wētā Workshop's deep understanding of the Lord of the Rings lore, allowing fans to explore a less-known corner of the universe in a peaceful setting. Tales of the Shire aims to provide a relaxing and immersive experience for players looking to unwind in the charming world of Hobbits.
Tales of the Shire: Un Gioco de Il Signore degli Anelli sarà lanciato il 25 marzo 2025 per PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S e Netflix Games. Sviluppato da Wētā Workshop e pubblicato da Private Division, il gioco offre ai giocatori un'avventura accogliente nel mondo di J.R.R. Tolkien.
I giocatori possono creare il proprio avatar Hobbit unico e vivere la vita tranquilla nella Contea. Il gioco propone attività come cucinare, pescare, raccogliere, giardinaggio e costruire relazioni con altri personaggi. I giocatori lavoreranno per stabilire Bywater come un villaggio ufficiale sulla mappa della Contea.
Il gioco mostra la profonda comprensione della lore de Il Signore degli Anelli da parte di Wētā Workshop, permettendo ai fan di esplorare un angolo meno conosciuto dell'universo in un ambiente pacifico. Tales of the Shire mira a fornire un'esperienza rilassante e immersiva per i giocatori che cercano di rilassarsi nel mondo affascinante degli Hobbit.
Cuentos de la Comarca: Un Juego de El Señor de los Anillos se lanzará el 25 de marzo de 2025 para PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S y Netflix Games. Desarrollado por Wētā Workshop y publicado por Private Division, el juego ofrece a los jugadores una aventura acogedora en la Tierra Media de J.R.R. Tolkien.
Los jugadores pueden crear su propio avatar Hobbit único y experimentar la vida tranquila en la Comarca. El juego cuenta con actividades como cocinar, pescar, buscar, jardinería y establecer relaciones con otros personajes. Los jugadores trabajarán para establecer Bywater como un pueblo oficial en el mapa de la Comarca.
El juego muestra la profunda comprensión de Wētā Workshop sobre la lore de El Señor de los Anillos, permitiendo a los fanáticos explorar un rincón menos conocido del universo en un entorno pacífico. Cuentos de la Comarca tiene como objetivo proporcionar una experiencia relajante e inmersiva para los jugadores que buscan relajarse en el encantador mundo de los Hobbits.
샤이어의 이야기: 반지의 제왕 게임은 2025년 3월 25일에 PC, 닌텐도 스위치, 플레이스테이션 5, 엑스박스 시리즈 X|S 및 넷플릭스 게임을 위해 출시될 예정입니다. 웨타 워크숍이 개발하고 프라이빗 디비전이 배급하는 이 게임은 J.R.R. 톨킨의 중간계에서 아늑한 모험을 제공합니다.
플레이어는 고유한 호빗 아바타를 만들고 샤이어에서 조용한 삶을 경험할 수 있습니다. 이 게임은 요리, 낚시, 채집, 정원 가꾸기 및 다른 캐릭터와의 관계를 구축하는 활동이 포함되어 있습니다. 플레이어는 샤이어 지도의 공식 마을로 바이워터를 설정하기 위해 노력할 것입니다.
이 게임은 반지의 제왕 전설에 대한 웨타 워크숍의 깊은 이해를 보여 주며, 팬들이 평화로운 환경에서 덜 알려진 우주의 한 구석을 탐험할 수 있도록 합니다. 샤이어의 이야기는 호빗의 매력적인 세계에서 휴식을 취하고자 하는 플레이어에게 편안하고 몰입감 있는 경험을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Histoires de la Comté : Un Jeu du Seigneur des Anneaux sera lancé le 25 mars 2025 sur PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S et Netflix Games. Développé par Wētā Workshop et publié par Private Division, le jeu offre aux joueurs une aventure chaleureuse dans la Terre du Milieu de J.R.R. Tolkien.
Les joueurs peuvent créer leur propre avatar Hobbit unique et vivre la vie paisible de la Comté. Le jeu propose des activités telles que la cuisine, la pêche, la cueillette, le jardinage et la construction de relations avec d'autres personnages. Les joueurs travailleront pour établir Bywater comme un village officiel sur la carte de la Comté.
Le jeu met en avant la compréhension approfondie de Wētā Workshop de l'univers du Seigneur des Anneaux, permettant aux fans d'explorer un coin moins connu de l'univers dans un cadre paisible. Histoires de la Comté vise à offrir une expérience relaxante et immersive pour les joueurs cherchant à se détendre dans le charmant monde des Hobbits.
Geschichten aus dem Auenland: Ein Spiel von Der Herr der Ringe wird am 25. März 2025 für PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S und Netflix Games veröffentlicht. Entwickelt von Wētā Workshop und veröffentlicht von Private Division, bietet das Spiel den Spielern ein gemütliches Abenteuer in J.R.R. Tolkiens Mittelerde.
Die Spieler können ihren einzigartigen Hobbit-Avatar erstellen und das ruhige Leben im Auenland erleben. Das Spiel beinhaltet Aktivitäten wie Kochen, Angeln, Sammeln, Gärtnern und den Aufbau von Beziehungen zu anderen Charakteren. Die Spieler werden daran arbeiten, Bywater als offizielles Dorf auf der Karte des Auenlandes zu etablieren.
Das Spiel zeigt das tiefgehende Verständnis von Wētā Workshop für die Lore von Der Herr der Ringe und ermöglicht es den Fans, ein weniger bekanntes Eck des Universums in einer friedlichen Umgebung zu erkunden. Geschichten aus dem Auenland zielt darauf ab, den Spielern ein entspanntes und immersives Erlebnis zu bieten, während sie sich in der charmanten Welt der Hobbits entspannen.
- Expansion into a new game genre for Take-Two Interactive, potentially attracting a different audience
- Leveraging the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, which could drive sales
- Multi-platform release, including major consoles, PC, and Netflix Games, maximizing potential reach
- Collaboration with Wētā Workshop, known for their work on The Lord of the Rings films, adding credibility to the game
- Long development time with release date set for March 2025, potentially delaying revenue generation
- Niche game concept might limit mass market appeal compared to traditional action-oriented games
Fulfill your dreams of living the idyllic countryside life of the Shire! Spend your days full of jovial meals with Hobbit friends, foraging for tasty morsels, and decorating your home early next year
Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Wētā Workshop, the creative studio known for their work on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, revealed yesterday during a showcase that Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game will launch on March 25, 2025 on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Netflix Games. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Watch the showcase to find out more about all the exciting features and inspirations behind the game on YouTube.
Embark on a cosy adventure in Tales of the Shire where you experience the quiet life of a Hobbit in J.R.R Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Begin by creating your unique Hobbit avatar, choosing from a variety of very Hobbit-specific features to express yourself – including foot-hair styles and personality ‘moods’ that bring your character to life. Perhaps your Hobbit is a friendly soul with fiery red hair, a cute button nose, and bright green eyes? Or maybe your Hobbit is more of a Sackville curmudgeon, with a broad nose and balding hair! The choice is yours. Then set out to make your home in sleepy Bywater and enjoy the simple pleasures of life in the Shire.
“Wētā Workshop has been trusted with J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth universe for more than 25 years, and over that time we have built up a deep understanding of the lore and a real love of Middle-earth that flows through our creative work across screen, collectibles and now, our cosy sims games,” said Richard Taylor, Co-founder and CEO at Wētā Workshop. “Tales of the Shire allows us to inspire our talents in an entirely new medium and, ultimately, create this game for people just like us - fans of The Lord of the Rings. This is a beautiful way that players who are looking for a quieter, more peaceful time can discover this in a less explored corner of this universe.”
This small, growing community is home to a delightful cast of residents, who will request your aid in placing Bywater on the Shire’s map as an official village. To accomplish this goal, you will grow and nurture relationships with other characters. For most Hobbits, the best way to build bonds with others is through the comforts of a warm meal.
Much like in real life, cooking requires proper preparation, careful attention, and a “dash of this or that” for the perfect feast. Chop up home grown vegetables, sauté foraged mushrooms, perhaps add a tart pickle or a dollop of sweet jam to balance the dish. Every meal has various steps to complete to earn multiple stars, all in an effort to present a dish that satisfies and delights your guests.
As a newly established Hobbit, you’ll have access to the essentials - a bedroom, a cosy lounge, and of course - your pantry and kitchen to prepare meals for expected and unexpected guests. From these humble beginnings, you’ll soon be able to expand your space and supplies - fishing, foraging, gardening, and trading with your neighbours. This will quickly enable you to establish a well-stocked pantry and upgraded tools for harvesting and cooking. The shops of Bywater are bustling with many vendors who are willing to sell you all kinds of ingredients, as well as decorative items for your Hobbit home. Meet humorous and interesting characters like Old Noakes; while he may seem a bit cantankerous at first, he is a master angler. Not only can he give you tips on improving your own fishing skills, and help unlock secret fishing spots, he trades his daily catches. Nora and Fosco Burrows’ shop is stocked to the brim with adornments for your home as well as other charming items to fill out your wardrobe. There are many other Hobbits awaiting you in Bywater, so be sure to meet and invite them over for a second breakfast!
If you are not feeling up to the bustle of the market, wander through the fields and the forests to scavenge for seasonal items. Collect some juicy berries for a fresh summer tart or mushrooms to add to a harvest pie. Butterflies often flutter by and when closely followed can guide you to new discoveries. Beyond the rounded opening of your Hobbit home, a short venture reveals a bounty - your very own garden. This fully customisable area allows you to place multiple plots. Want to place a daybed in your garden? Perhaps you'd like to create a summer table setting? The space is yours to create! Your garden offers a personal touch to your Hobbit life, and here you can grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, and other harvestable ingredients. Just be sure to take proper care by watering and checking on them daily.
In addition to the hills' ample harvest and your ability to cultivate plants in your garden, you can catch a variety of fish in the various streams and bubbling brooks around Bywater. Relax by taking a moment to cast your lure in a stream. Watch the bobber closely and hook a big catch for your next meal!
“The Lord of the Rings is an extraordinary world, beloved by hundreds of millions, and people have been clamoring for a game to bring the community, fellowship, and warmth of the Shire to life,” said Eric Correll, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Private Division. “In Tales of the Shire, Wētā Workshop has created the countryside village of Bywater like no one else could do, and we can’t wait for gamers to unwind, relax, and explore.”
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game is possible due to Middle-earth Enterprises having licensed the literary works of The Lord of the Rings series and providing Wētā Workshop Game Studio with the creative license. The game is coming March 25, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Netflix Games, and PC via Steam. Tales of the Shire is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information, follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and visit www.talesoftheshire.com.
Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About Middle-earth Enterprises
Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive, deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time. As its stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature. Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022, and has been producing and licensing films, merchandise, electronic games, services, and live stage productions based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more than four decades. Visit our website at www.middleearth.com.
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Wētā Workshop brings imaginary worlds to life by delivering concept design, physical effects, collectibles, immersive visitor experiences and games to the world’s entertainment and creative industries.
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