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Read on below for a full recap of everything we know so far about Tales of the Shire.

We were expecting a March launch.

Tales of the Shire: a screenshot of the upcoming Lord of the Rings game�s artwork.

So, this is the third delay that we’ve had so far for Tales of the Shire.

While multiple delays aren’t a great sign, the new game simply needs more time to be perfected.

The full game will be arriving simultaneously across console, PC, and Nintendo Switch platforms in 2025.

Tales of the Shire: A Hobbit cooking some food in the upcoming cozy game.

We even get a look at some iconic Lord of the Rings characters like Gandalf!

Is Tales of the Shire multiplayer?

Let’s not get our hopes up for now.

Tales of the Shire: A Hobbit talking to a trader in the upcoming Lord of the Rings game.

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Tales of the Shire: A screenshot of the river near Bywater.

Tales of the Shire: A Hobbit watering some flowers in a garden.

Two hobbits in a kitchen with a duck on the table during the upcoming Xbox Series X game, Tales of the Shire.

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