Cozy Lord of the Rings game has Xbox release date cast back into the shadow

Players looking forward to living the life of a Hobbit for the Tales of the Shire achievements will need to wait a little longer. Weta Workshop has announced that Tales of the Shire has been delayed, but a showcase on September 22 will reveal the Xbox simulation game’s new early 2025 release date.

Tales of the Shire now launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2025

We had hoped to explore the cozier side of The Lord of the Rings in Tales of the Shire this fall, but it seems that developer Weta Workshop needs a little more time to get it ready. In a statement shared on X, Weta says, “When a new Hobbit steps into Bywater for the very first time, we want that moment to be everything you’re hoping for. To ensure we deliver that vision, Tales of the Shire will now be launching early 2025.”

While news of a delay is disappointing, we don’t need to wait too long until we can see more from the game, as well as its release date. During the upcoming A Hobbit’s Day celebrations on September 22, Weta Workshop will be hosting a showcase for Tales of the Shire, which will see the team reveal its new Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One release date.

If you fancy diving into a relaxing experience while we wait for Tales of the Shire, we have plenty of cozy treats on our list of the best Game Pass games.