Kick Off Your Shoes and Step into Tales of The Shire in Wholesome Direct Showcase!

At the Wholesome Direct digital showcase, Wētā Workshop welcomed viewers home to The Shire in a brand-new trailer for the Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game featuring charming gameplay, serene surroundings, and in true Hobbit fashion – plenty of food.

The new trailer gives glimpses of life in Bywater, meeting new friends and familiar faces. Decorate your own Hobbit hole exactly as you like, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life in The Shire. Bask in colourful seasonal changes as you stock up your pantry by fishing, gardening, foraging and trading ingredients for shared meals with friends. Your fellow Hobbits don’t need an excuse for a party; they’re just waiting for your invitation….Only when you’re ready, of course!

You can check out the full trailer here!

In addition, those eager to jump in can pre-order the game now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

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 peaceful corner of Middle-earth when Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game launches on the 29^th of July 2025 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.