Fulfill your dreams of living the idyllic
countryside life of the Shire! Spend your days full of jovial meals
with Hobbit friends, foraging for tasty morsels, and decorating
your home early next year
Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive
Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Wētā Workshop, the creative
studio known for their work on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy,
revealed yesterday during a showcase that Tales of the Shire: A
The Lord of The Rings Game will launch on March 25, 2025 on PC
via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and
Netflix Games.
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Private Division, a publishing label of
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Wētā
Workshop, the creative studio known for their work on The Lord of
the Rings film trilogy, revealed yesterday during a showcase that
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game will launch on
March 25, 2025 on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5,
Xbox Series X|S, and Netflix Games. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Watch the showcase to find out more about all the exciting
features and inspirations behind the game on YouTube.
Embark on a cosy adventure in Tales of the Shire where
you experience the quiet life of a Hobbit in J.R.R Tolkien’s
Middle-earth. Begin by creating your unique Hobbit avatar, choosing
from a variety of very Hobbit-specific features to express yourself
– including foot-hair styles and personality ‘moods’ that bring
your character to life. Perhaps your Hobbit is a friendly soul with
fiery red hair, a cute button nose, and bright green eyes? Or maybe
your Hobbit is more of a Sackville curmudgeon, with a broad nose
and balding hair! The choice is yours. Then set out to make your
home in sleepy Bywater and enjoy the simple pleasures of life in
the Shire.
“Wētā Workshop has been trusted with J.R.R. Tolkien’s
Middle-earth universe for more than 25 years, and over that time we
have built up a deep understanding of the lore and a real love of
Middle-earth that flows through our creative work across screen,
collectibles and now, our cosy sims games,” said Richard Taylor,
Co-founder and CEO at Wētā Workshop. “Tales of the Shire
allows us to inspire our talents in an entirely new medium and,
ultimately, create this game for people just like us - fans of The
Lord of the Rings. This is a beautiful way that players who are
looking for a quieter, more peaceful time can discover this in a
less explored corner of this universe.”
This small, growing community is home to a delightful cast of
residents, who will request your aid in placing Bywater on the
Shire’s map as an official village. To accomplish this goal, you
will grow and nurture relationships with other characters. For most
Hobbits, the best way to build bonds with others is through the
comforts of a warm meal.
Much like in real life, cooking requires proper preparation,
careful attention, and a “dash of this or that” for the perfect
feast. Chop up home grown vegetables, sauté foraged mushrooms,
perhaps add a tart pickle or a dollop of sweet jam to balance the
dish. Every meal has various steps to complete to earn multiple
stars, all in an effort to present a dish that satisfies and
delights your guests.
As a newly established Hobbit, you’ll have access to the
essentials - a bedroom, a cosy lounge, and of course - your pantry
and kitchen to prepare meals for expected and unexpected guests.
From these humble beginnings, you’ll soon be able to expand your
space and supplies - fishing, foraging, gardening, and trading with
your neighbours. This will quickly enable you to establish a
well-stocked pantry and upgraded tools for harvesting and cooking.
The shops of Bywater are bustling with many vendors who are willing
to sell you all kinds of ingredients, as well as decorative items
for your Hobbit home. Meet humorous and interesting characters like
Old Noakes; while he may seem a bit cantankerous at first, he is a
master angler. Not only can he give you tips on improving your own
fishing skills, and help unlock secret fishing spots, he trades his
daily catches. Nora and Fosco Burrows’ shop is stocked to the brim
with adornments for your home as well as other charming items to
fill out your wardrobe. There are many other Hobbits awaiting you
in Bywater, so be sure to meet and invite them over for a second
breakfast!
If you are not feeling up to the bustle of the market, wander
through the fields and the forests to scavenge for seasonal items.
Collect some juicy berries for a fresh summer tart or mushrooms to
add to a harvest pie. Butterflies often flutter by and when closely
followed can guide you to new discoveries. Beyond the rounded
opening of your Hobbit home, a short venture reveals a bounty -
your very own garden. This fully customisable area allows you to
place multiple plots. Want to place a daybed in your garden?
Perhaps you'd like to create a summer table setting? The space is
yours to create! Your garden offers a personal touch to your Hobbit
life, and here you can grow a variety of fruits, vegetables,
spices, and other harvestable ingredients. Just be sure to take
proper care by watering and checking on them daily.
In addition to the hills' ample harvest and your ability to
cultivate plants in your garden, you can catch a variety of fish in
the various streams and bubbling brooks around Bywater. Relax by
taking a moment to cast your lure in a stream. Watch the bobber
closely and hook a big catch for your next meal!
“The Lord of the Rings is an extraordinary world, beloved by
hundreds of millions, and people have been clamoring for a game to
bring the community, fellowship, and warmth of the Shire to life,”
said Eric Correll, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Private
Division. “In Tales of the Shire, Wētā Workshop has created
the countryside village of Bywater like no one else could do, and
we can’t wait for gamers to unwind, relax, and explore.”
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game is
possible due to Middle-earth Enterprises having licensed the
literary works of The Lord of the Rings series and providing Wētā
Workshop Game Studio with the creative license. The game is coming
March 25, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, Xbox
Series X|S, Netflix Games, and PC via Steam. Tales of the
Shire is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information,
follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and visit
www.talesoftheshire.com.
Private Division is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive
Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
About Middle-earth
Enterprises
Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive,
deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time. As its
stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a
wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure
Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and
brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional
world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working
with those providing highest quality products in accordance with
best green business and sustainability practices, including fair
trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our
earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living
creature. Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by the Embracer
Group in 2022, and has been producing and licensing films,
merchandise, electronic games, services, and live stage productions
based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more
than four decades. Visit our website at www.middleearth.com.
About Wētā Workshop
Wētā Workshop brings imaginary worlds to life by delivering
concept design, physical effects, collectibles, immersive visitor
experiences and games to the world’s entertainment and creative
industries.
Established by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger in 1987, we are
best known for our screen work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy,
Avatar, and Dune, our immersive visitor experiences, Gallipoli: The
Scale of our War, Expo 2020 Dubai’s Mobility Pavilion and Wētā
Workshop Unleashed. Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Wētā
Workshop’s ground-breaking work has earned us multiple
international awards. Wētā Workshop Game Studio was established in
2014 and is led by an experienced team of creative game developers
and film veterans who bring Wētā Workshop’s signature storytelling,
technical innovation and artistry to our games studio.
www.wetaworkshop.co.nz
About Private Division
Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that partners
with the finest creative talent in the video game industry,
empowering studios to develop the games that they are passionate
about creating, while providing the support that they need to make
their titles critically and commercially successful on a global
scale. The Label publishes the Kerbal Space Program franchise, No
Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios, The Outer Worlds from
Obsidian Entertainment, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from
Panache Digital Games, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Roll7,
Penny’s Big Breakaway from Evening Star, and more. The Label
publishes the physical retail edition of Hades from Supergiant
Games on PlayStation®, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. For more
information, please visit www.privatedivision.com.
About Take-Two Interactive
Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and
publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private
Division, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming
systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We
deliver our products through physical retail, digital download,
online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s
common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.
For more corporate and product information please visit our website
at http://www.take2games.com.
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