The relaxing Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire has been delayed. As announced on X on Thursday night, the developer Wētā Workshop and publisher Private Division will delay Tales of the Spire until the Early 2025 timeframe.
Tales of the Spire Gets A Delay
"When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want that moment to be everything you're hoping for," explained a public announcement from the developer. "To ensure that vision, Tales of the Shire will now be launching in early 2025."
To help Middle-Earth fans cope with the disappointment, there will be a Hobbit Day Showcase on September 22, which will come with new details and an updated release date. It will be streamed live at 10:30 PST or 6:30 BST. One of the quotes from the showcase is that the developers want the game to "feel like a warm hug."
There's No Killing Here
Unlike many Lord of the Rings games, there won't be any sword combat or orcs to kill in the battlefield. Instead, you'll be catching fish, foraging wild fruits and herbs, and trading with your fellow Hobbits in the Spire. You'll also be able to...
