Highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings game is postponed
Fans have high hopes for Tales of the Shire, announced in April 2024, especially after the disappointment of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Many are eager to finally see a quality Lord of the Rings game on their screens again. Instead of slaughtering orcs, players will lead the peaceful life of an Aueland dweller. Players can look forward to a calm simulation experience à la Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley.
Until now, it was assumed that Tales of the Shire would be released in 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. However, as the developers of Wētā Workshop announced on September 12 on X (formerly Twitter), this will not happen.
An important update for all Hobbits. pic.twitter.com/NuhOrdmvWX
— Tales of the Shire (@talesoftheshire) September 12, 2024
The reason for the delay is the desire to further improve the quality of the game and meet the expectations of the fans. Wētā Workshop emphasized that the goal is to make the game "everything players hope it will be". On September 22, Wētā Workshop will host a cross-platform showcase event to provide more insight into the game mechanics and world of Tales of the Shire. It is unclear whether a more specific release date will be announced. However, it is known that the game will be released in the first months of 2025.
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X (formerly Twitter)
Image source: YouTube (Tales of the Shire)
