Not even two weeks after its vague delay to "early 2025," the Lord of the Rings meets Stardew Valley life sim Tales of the Shire has set a new release date of March 25, 2025.
As part of today's Hobbit Day showcase, publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop confirmed that Tales of the Shire will launch on March 25 across PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It'll also be available as part of Netflix Games. The game had originally been scheduled to launch this fall.
If you've missed the details on Tales of the Shire so far, "cozy game where you're a Hobbit" just about sums it up. There's a big emphasis on cooking here, with an extensive set of minigames that let you fix specially seasoned meals to win the hearts of your neighbors. Naturally, there's plenty more to do, ranging from fishing and foraging to gardening and customizing your home.
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