During the great drought of Lord of the Rings video games, there finally seems to be a sprinkle of hope of getting a good Lord of the Rings game again. Thanks to Weta Games and Private Division fans will get to experience life in The Shire in Tales of the Shire.

Set in the charming Middle-earth universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Tales of the Shire offers players a cozy life simulation as a Hobbit in the idyllic town of Bywater. Here, you can immerse yourself in a range of activities like fishing, gardening, home decoration, and more, all with the goal of uniting the community and earning official village status by hosting an unforgettable Bywater Festival.

Customize your own Hobbit character and explore Tolkien's beloved world in your unique way. Design and furnish your cozy Hobbit home, then venture outdoors for cooking, fishing, foraging, gardening, and other leisurely pursuits in the Shire. Whether it's catching trout in Bywater Pool, gathering wild mushrooms for a delicious pie, or bonding with locals over shared meals and collaborative projects like building a garden, there's plenty to discover and enjoy.

Tales of the Shire is slated for release later this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.