Private Division and Weta Workshop are bringing Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game to the new Switch 2 on March 25th. Players who already own the game on the original Switch will be able to upgrade to the new version for free.
The game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game became available on July 29, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Steam).
Here is an overview of the game, via XXXX
About
Welcome to the Shire, Hobbit! Step into the peaceful world of Middle-earth with Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, brought to you by the creators at Weta Workshop. Build a cozy life, explore the beautiful landscape, decorate your Hobbit hole, and connect with friendly faces in this charming game.
Start your adventure in Bywater by creating your very own Hobbit! While not officially part of Hobbiton yet, you can help this charming town grow. Make your Hobbit Hole cozy by decorating it, and enjoy simple pleasures like gardening, fishing, and gathering fruits and herbs. You can also trade with other Hobbits and build friendships by sharing home-cooked meals.
Spend your days surrounded by beautiful forests, sparkling lakes, and peaceful meadows, filled with delicious food and amazing sights.
Relax and enjoy the simple pleasures in Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game. Work with your neighbors to help Bywater become an official village. It’s a game about finding joy in the small moments and building a community.
Key Features
- Welcome Home, Hobbit – Play as a Hobbit, directly out of the beloved books by J.R.R Tolkien! Personalize your appearance and brandish your best Hobbit attire with an array of customizations. Decorate your own Hobbit home and transform the cozy space with grid-free placement to position furniture home décor to your liking. Discover the wonders each new day brings to Bywater as you settle into your serene homestead for much needed rest.
- Food is Love – No Hobbit’s day is complete without food. Fish, garden, and forage to stock up the pantry with the fruits of your labor. Harvest for seasonal crops and flowers as time passes in your homestead. Enjoy the warmth of the kitchen and show off your culinary chops with recipes for mealtimes. Partake in a second breakfast or host a dinner party with fellow Hobbits. Share meals with invited guests to create new relationships.
- Explore Bywater – Discover secret glades and lost treasures of the Shire. Experience the ever-changing weather that affects daily routines and seasonal surprises based on time of year. Obtain rewards through your story progression. Meet iconic characters and familiar Hobbit families to trade for upgrades to skills, clothes, home, and more. Join club missions to complete daily activities and help gain official village status in Bywater.
Watch a new trailer below.
Switch 2 Announce Trailer
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2026-03-03 20:31