Publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop have released a new gameplay trailer for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Check it out below.
Check out the description:
Welcome home, hobbit! – From the creative studio Wētā Workshop. Live a cozy hobbit life in the serene Shire region. Explore, decorate, and share this pastoral corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.
Create your own hobbit and build a life in Bywater. Though not yet an officially established village, it’s up to you to help this curious settlement thrive. Achieve full comfort by decorating your own hobbit hole, tend your garden and crops, fish in clear ponds, forage for fruits and wild herbs, or trade with locals. Prepare homemade meals to share with fellow hobbits and forge new friendships.
There’s much to discover and even more delicious foods to feast upon, so savor bright days exploring forests, lakes, and picturesque pastures.
Relax where life’s smallest pleasures matter most. Unite the community to earn Bywater official village status. Take delight in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game.
Key Features:
Welcome Home, Hobbit – Play as a hobbit straight from J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved books! Customize your appearance and showcase the finest hobbit attire with options for all tastes. Decorate your hobbit hole to create a snug space using grid-free placement for furniture. Discover daily wonders in Bywater as you settle into peaceful living and enjoy well-earned relaxation.
Food is Love – No hobbit’s day is complete without food. Use fishing, gardening, and foraging skills to fill your pantry with the fruits of your labor. Harvest seasonal crops and flowers while immersing in your homestead’s rhythm. Showcase culinary expertise by crafting recipes in your welcoming kitchen. Host Second Breakfast or festive dinners for other hobbits. Share meals with guests to build new relationships.
Explore Bywater – Trek through nature to uncover secret clearings and the Shire’s lost treasures. Witness how ever-changing weather affects daily routines and brings seasonal surprises. Earn rewards through story progress. Encounter iconic characters and renowned hobbit families to trade for skill upgrades, clothing, home improvements, and more. Complete club quests for daily activities to help Bywater earn village status.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 29.
