Earlier this month, our hopes to collect the Tales of the Shire achievements this year were denied when the Tales of the Shire Xbox release date was delayed into 2025 . Developer Weta Workshop has now announced that Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will now launch on Xbox Series X|S on March 25, 2025. Tales of the Shire launches on Xbox in March 2025 During a recent Hobbit Day showcase, Weta Workshop announced Tales of the Shire's new release date, along with giving us a deep dive into the upcoming life sim, which sees you attempt to put the village of Bywater on the Shire's map.
You'll need to build relationships with many fellow Hobbits via the art of cooking — a staple in Hobbit culture. Before embarking on your culinary adventure, you're able to customize your very own Hobbit from head to toe — Tales of the Shire gives you options to customize your character's foot hair! With your hero ready for action, you can explore Bywater and its surrounding areas, interact with its residents, customize your Hobbit home, and cook feasts worthy of kings. You'll need to source the ingredients needed for each recipe by purchasing them from various vendors in the village, growing them in your garden, fishing in the local streams and brooks, and exploring the local fields and forests for seasonal ingredients, such as berries and mushrooms.
The meals you cook will be rated on a multi-star system based on your skill in completing several steps when preparing each meal. T.