Tales of the Shire may have been delayed, but not by much, as the cozy life simulator will let you live the life of the Hobbit in March 2025

Despite only being delayed last week, Tales of the Shire already has a release date, and it’s not much later than you might have expected.

Earlier this month, Wētā Workshop Game Studio announced that its debut title, the cozy life simulation game Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game, had been delayed. It’s unclear by how much, but yesterday, during a Hobbit Day Showcase, the game’s developer and publisher, Private Division, announced that you can now expect to play Tales of the Shire on March 25, 2025. That’s roughly six months from now, and just a few months into the new year, so considering it was supposed to release in 2024, you really don’t have much longer to wait.

The reveal was accompanied by a detailed look at the game from the studio’s developers themselves. You’ll also spot a few familiar faces in the form of streamers and “Lord of the Rings enthusiasts.” For those who haven’t heard of Tales of the Shire yet, a press release explains: “From creative studio Weta Workshop, live the comfortable life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces as they await your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.”

This life simulation game lets you create your own Hobbit and live out your days in Bywater, an unestablished village in Hobbiton, with the mission of helping it grow. Food is obviously a big part of what you’ll be doing in the game, with features like fishing, gardening, and gathering allowing you to gather ingredients for a second breakfast or dinner.

When Tales of the Shire finally launches on March 25, 2025, you’ll be able to play it on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.