iam8bit, together with developer Wētā Workshop and publisher Private Division, have announced that Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings ™ Game, the beautiful cosy life sim that encapsulates the peaceful life of The Shire, will be receiving a physical edition and premium physical release on multiple platforms worldwide. Pre-orders for the Retail Edition and iam8bit Exclusive Edition physical release start today for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 at $39.99 each, and will be available at retailers simultaneously when digital releases on July 29, 2025.
Forget The One Ring, as these editions are the ultimate prize. For both the Retail Edition and iam8bit Exclusive Edition, priced at $39.99 each, fans will receive the game on disc/cart, region-free as always, with a beautiful 20” x 16” fold-out map of Bywater, allowing fans to admire the charming surroundings and lush countryside. The iam8bit Exclusive Edition dazzles with an additional pack-in, an idyllic and exclusive book cover O-sleeve.
Shire-folk who order before second breakfast will receive a gift, an official game soundtrack download code, allowing players to be transported to The Shire whenever they’d like.
In Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game, players can 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. Join friendly Hobbits and meet familiar faces as you explore Bywater. Furnish your Hobbit hole, make new friends and enjoy simple days of splendor in the picturesque forests, lakes and pastures.
