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Developer Weta Workshop and publisher Private Division have teamed up with merchandiser iam8bit to reveal Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 physical editions of the upcoming cozy life-sim gameTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Also planned to release digitally for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, the physical versions ofTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamewill include exclusive bonuses for fans to add to their game collections.
In spite of several delays that pushed the game back from its original release window of 2024, player enthusiasm forTales of the Shirecontinues to hold strong, with many fans excited for a newvideo game based onThe Lord of the Rings. Presently slated for launch on July 07, 2025, players now have the option of choosing a physical copy ofTales of the Shireto enjoy come release day.
Both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch owners will have the opportunity to pick up physical editions ofTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, with both the Retail Edition and iam8bit Exclusive Editions set to release the same day as digital versions of the game in July. A brand-new trailer has showcased the physical game cases, bonus map, and exclusive cover sleeve that will be available to fans interested in displayable copies ofTales of the Shire. The creative team has already assured fans thatTales of the Shirewill stay true to Tolkien’s vision, bringing the quaint life of the sweet yet rambunctious Hobbits to life in a new way. Players can look forward to fishing, cooking, and crafting gameplay while befriending fellow halflings inTales of the Shireand enjoying a more relaxed and wholesome experience for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
Tales of the Shire Physical Editions
Physical copies ofTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamewill be limited to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, though players will have two editions to choose from. The Retail Edition, which will be available at select retailers and via iam8bit, will include a physical copy of the game, a collectible map ofTales of the Shire’s village of Bywater, and a pre-order bonus download code for the game’s official soundtrack. The iam8bit Exclusive Edition will include all the items in the Retail Edition plus an exclusive book cover o-sleeve and will only be available via the officialiam8bitsite. Pre-orders for all digital versions and the physical iam8bit Exclusive Edition are available now, with pre-orders for the Retail Edition ofTales of the Shirecoming soon.
Audiences continue to voice an appreciation for bothrelaxing life-sim video gamesand the preservation of physical media, and fans are already celebrating the reveal of hard copies ofTales of the Shire. Interested players can stay tuned for more updates onTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gameahead of its digital and physical launch on July 29.
