In Tales of the Shire, experience the storybook return to Middle-earth’s most inviting region by living life as a Hobbit in the idyllic town of Bywater. Unwind in the breathtaking pastures, visit the townsfolks’ local shops, or even enjoy second breakfast.

Help bring the community together and achieve official village status by throwing the greatest Bywater Festival the Shire has ever seen!

Create and personalise a Hobbit with an array of customisations to experience the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved Middle-earth universe your own way. Settle in and decorate a cosy Hobbit home, choosing from an array of furniture and home décor to create your unique, humble abode. Then head outdoors to Bywater for plenty of cooking, fishing, foraging, gardening, and more relaxing activities in the Shire. Toss your lure to catch trout from the glistening waters of Bywater Pool, gather wild mushrooms, and then use the collected ingredients to bake a succulent pie to serve for luncheon. With a full belly, stroll back outside to explore the Shire and build relationships with the Bywater locals by helping them to build a garden, sharing one of the many daily Hobbit meals, and more.

Private Division and Wētā Workshop are proud to present the A Hobbit Day Showcase focused on the upcoming Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game on Hobbit Day, September 22nd, at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CET.

September 22nd is the annual “Hobbit Day” celebration for The Lord of the Rings fans - marking the birthdays of the fictional characters Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. 

During this year’s Hobbit Day festivities, tune in to watch the Wētā Workshop devs deep dive into features of the game, such as cooking, fishing, foraging, decorating, trading, and more! Watch along as the team lays out their process of attentive stewardship in crafting this game’s narrative – that lovingly stays true to the books –  and discover the cast of characters you will get to know in Tales of the Shire.

You can tune in to watch A Hobbit Day Showcase on Twitch, YouTube, X/Twitter, and TikTok. 

Following the stream there will be a Q&A panel taking place in-person at TwitchCon (Sept. 22nd at approximately 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CET) and streamed live on Twitch, where fans will have the opportunity to learn more about the game.

Tales of the Shire will launch in the second half of 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).