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Weta Workshop and Private Division have announced A Hobbit Day Showcase, a livestream sneak preview ofTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamethat will premiere on September 22.Tales of the Shireis set to launch later this year, and fans will be able to tune in to the special presentation for a deeper dive into the gameplay, story, and characters of the upcomingLord of the Ringstitle.
First announced in September 2023,Tales of the Shirewill see players taking up the life of a humble hobbit in the quaint hills of the Shire in a colorful new iteration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Offering arelaxing life-sim gamingexperience, players can get a first look atTales of the Shirewhile celebrating a special day for the fandom.
September 22, better known as Hobbit Day forThe Lord of the Ringsfans, will feature a special presentation from Weta Workshop and Private Division titled A Hobbit Day Showcase. The date holds significance in theLord of the Ringsfandom, as it is the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. In celebration of the important day, theTales of the Shirecreators are offering fans an exclusive deep dive into key features of the upcoming game. Interested players will learn more about the careful creation of the game’s narrative, which stays true to the books, and will get an early introduction to some of thecharacters inTales of the Shire.
Tales of the Shirewill see players taking up the life of a humble hobbit in the quaint hills of the Shire in a colorful new iteration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
A Hobbit Day Showcase Coming September 22
Streaming via TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube, A Hobbit Day Showcase will go live September 22 at 1:30pm ET. Following the stream, TwitchCon attendees and Twitch viewers can check out a follow-up Q&A panel offering even more details at 2pm ET. Both the main showcase and live panel will focus on explaining key features of the game, including fun mechanics like cooking, fishing, foraging, decorating, trading, and more, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes tidbits from the development team. With many fans holdinghigh expectations forTales of the Shireto live up to the legendaryLord of the Ringsfranchise, A Hobbit Day Showcase looks to drum up enthusiasm ahead of the title’s release.
A number ofgames based onThe Lord of the Ringshave been released over the years, often to mixed levels of success.Middle-earth: Shadows of Mordoris considered to be among the more popular entrants in the lineup, whileThe Lord of the Rings: Gollumleft many fans weary of any future game releases bearing the franchise’s name. Seeking to stand out from the crowd,Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamehas taken a very different gameplay approach, so those interested in the game may want to tune in to A Hobbit Day Showcase for a closer look at what lies in store.
