Publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop have announced a delay for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game.

The life simulation game based on The Lord Of The Rings has been delayed to Early 2025 for Switch and other platforms. Weta Workshop released a statement on social media apologizing for the delay, stating that further updates will be shared at the A Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22nd 2024.

An important update for all Hobbits. pic.twitter.com/NuhOrdmvWX

— Tales of the Shire (@talesoftheshire) September 12, 2024

“All of us here at Weta Workshop are excited to have you join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want that moment to be everything you’re hoping for.

“To ensure we deliver that vision, Tales of the Shire will now be launching early 2025. Thank you for your patience and continued support. Be sure to tune in to our A Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22 to learn more about Tales of the Shire and our new release date.”

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