Every single member of the Pocket Tactics team is brimming with excitement for this game. It’s Tales of the Shire, an official Lord of the Rings title from Weta Workshop. And get this – it’s a cozy, cute, and wholesome game, too!
Tales of the Shire will come to Nintendo Switch, along with a simultaneous release on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. It’s also coming to mobile via Netflix Games. Our expectations are high given that Private Division brought us games like Hades and Olli Olli World, which are excellent games on Switch.
In the game, you create a Hobbit to play as, and then start a new life in Bywater. Your fellow Hobbits have stores for you to visit as you fish, farm, and make friends. You can decorate your own cozy Hobbit hole, and cook an array of tasty meals. Why stop at second breakfast? But, you have a task – to throw the best Bywater Festival this side of Mordor.
When is the Tales of the Shire release date?
Tales of the Shire releases on Nintendo Switch, mobile via Netflix Games, PC, and other consoles on March 25, 2025. It’s a shame that the initial late 2024 release date has changed, but hopefully, that means the game will be even better on day one. We can’t wait to see what this indie game is like.
Not all those who wander are lost, and we can’t wait to ramble through the rolling countryside in Tales of the Shire. If you feel like playing something ahead of this, here are the best farm games and gardening games on Switch and mobile.