- The Hobbit Life Simulator is Coming to Android, iOS and Other Major Platforms in Early 2025
- Customize your Hobbit and live a peaceful life in the village of Bywater
- Cooking, fishing, hunting for food or gardening in your lawn
The Lord of the Rings franchise has always been about compelling storylines and visually stunning set pieces. But what about a more casual and relaxed experience in JRR Tolkien's beautiful Middle-earth? That's where Weta Workshop and Private Division's latest title, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, comes in. Prepare to step into the shoes of a simple Hobbit and experience what it means to live a quiet life while engaging in a healthy community.
Tales of the Shire will be released early next year and can be described as a Hobbit life simulator. You won't be doing any of the daring activities that The Hobbit movies would have featured, instead, you'll be living the life of a normal Hobbit whose only goal is to live peacefully in his Shire and build relationships with other characters.
It is a very personalized adventure and begins with the creation of your own Hobbit avatar, allowing you to customize your appearance with Hobbit-specific features, from hair styles to feet to moods and facial features. Your journey begins in the peaceful village of Bywater, working with the other residents to put the village on the map of the Shire and establish it as an official settlement.
As part of this growing community, your relationships with other characters will play a central role. And what better way to bond with other Hobbits than over a warm, hearty meal? Cooking in Tales of the Shire requires attention and dedication, and is not just a matter of putting together ingredients. You’ll need to pay attention to every step, from chopping home-grown vegetables to carefully balancing, and your success will be reflected in the number of stars you earn.
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But life in the Shire isn’t just about cooking. Fishing, foraging, and gardening can all help you expand your farm and fill your pantry with fresh ingredients. The bustling Bywater Market offers more ways to gather supplies, upgrade your tools, and decorate your home. And if you prefer the calm of nature, the village offers lush fields and forests, where you can pick seasonal produce like mushrooms and berries, or cast your line into the nearby streams for your next catch.
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game promises to capture the essence of Hobbit life and will be released exclusively on Android and iOS via Netflix Games and other major platforms on March 25, 2025. Visit the official website for more information.