Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game – Nintendo Switch (PRE-ORDER)

RELEASE DATE: JULY 29, 2025

Welcome Home, Hobbit! From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy 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 names
awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your
own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Greet comfort at the door as you decorate
your own Hobbit hole, tend to your garden, fish at clear ponds, forage wild fruits and
herbs, and trade with townsfolks. Prepare homemade meals to share with fellow
Hobbits and foster relationships. With much to see and lots more to eat, enjoy days of
splendor in the picturesque forests, lakes, and pastures. Unwind in the place where
what matters most are all the little things. Help bring the community together to
achieve village status in Bywater. Experience delight in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of
the Rings Game.

Welcome Home, Hobbit – Decorate your own Hobbit-home and transform this cosy
space with grid-free placement to position furniture and home décor to your liking.
Discover the wonders each new day brings to Bywater as you settle into your serene
home for much needed rest.
• Food Is Love – No Hobbit’s day is complete without food. Fish, garden, and forage
to stock up the pantry with the fruits of your labour. Harvest seasonal crops and
flowers as time passes in your home. Enjoy the warmth of the kitchen and show off
your culinary skills with recipes for mealtimes. Partake in second breakfast or host a
dinner party with fellow Hobbits. Share meals with invited guests to create new
relationships.
• Explore Bywater – Explore the outdoors to discover secret glades and lost treasures
of the Shire. Experience the ever-changing weather that affects daily routines and
discover seasonal surprises based on the time of year. Gain rewards through your story
progression. Meet iconic characters and familiar Hobbit families to trade for upgrades
to skills, clothes, home, and more. Join club missions to complete daily activities and
help gain official village status in Bywater.
• Bonus Items – Includes a beautiful 20”x16” fold-out map for the quaint village of
Bywater and an official game soundtrack download code.
• Languages – English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese
(Brazilian), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (LATAM), Turkish, and
Traditional Chinese.