Private Division and Wētā Workshop have shared a new trailer for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, in which you can learn the basics of shopping and trading.
In Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, you will have the chance to experience the storybook return to Middle-earth’s most inviting region, living life as a Hobbit in the idyllic town of Bywater.
After creating and personalising your Hobbit, you can experience the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved universe in your own way. Whether decorating your cosy Hobbit home with furniture and home décor, unwinding in the breathtaking pastures, visiting the townsfolks’ local shops or enjoying a second breakfast, you must help bring the community together and achieve official village status by throwing the greatest Bywater Festival the Shire has ever seen.
There are relaxing outdoor activities to partake in, including cooking, fishing, foraging and gardening. That will see you toss your lure to catch trout from the glistening waters of Bywater Pool, gather wild mushrooms, and then use the collected ingredients to bake a succulent pie to serve for luncheon.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Welcome Home, Hobbit: Play as a Hobbit, directly out of J.R.R Tolkien’s beloved books! Personalise your appearance and brandish your best Hobbit attire with an array of customisations. Decorate your own Hobbit home and transform the cosy 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 labour. 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 second breakfast or host a dinner party with fellow Hobbits. Share meals with invited guests to create new relationships.
- Explore Bywater: Explore the outdoors to discover secret glades and lost treasures of the Shire. Experience the ever-changing weather that affect daily routines and seasonal surprises based on time of year. Gain 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.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 29 July 2025.
