Tales of the Shire release time and when you can fish, cook and decorate your Hobbit-hole

The Lord of the Rings may be renowned for its perilous adventures, but Tales of the Shire now offers fans the opportunity to live out their Hobbit-inspired culinary and fishing dreams.

While the Lord of the Rings saga is driven by a thirst for adventure, it also harbours a softer, homelier side. Frodo and Sam's quest to Mount Doom may be the most famous journey in J.R.R Tolkien's universe, but the Shire has always held the potential for a more comforting narrative. This is precisely what Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings game aims to deliver.

The game allows players to immerse themselves in halfling life, preparing new dishes, decorating their homes with fresh furniture, and fishing, all while maintaining good relations with their neighbours. It's an enticing concept, particularly as gamers continue to yearn for a new Animal Crossing instalment and Hello Kitty Island Adventure fades into the background.

For many, the cosiest gaming options are found in the PS Plus Extra and Premium July 2025 releases, which gave fans access to Planet Zoo and Bluey: The Video Game. Similarly, the second July Xbox Game Pass drop included Farming Simulator '25 for subscribers.

While there's no shortage of cosy gaming experiences currently available, the chance to settle down in the Shire is an offer that's hard to resist. But when exactly is the release time for Tales of the Shire? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming cosy adventure.

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Tales of the Shire Release Time

The release time for Tales of the Shire is scheduled for 9am PDT / 12am EDT / 5pm BST on Tuesday, July 29. This information has been verified by the game's team

Tales of the Shire will be available at 9am July 29 Pacific Time (PT) / 4am July 30 New Zealand Time (NZT)🌼

— Tales of the Shire (@talesoftheshire) July 29, 2025

, in several posts responding to players curious about the game's launch time. It's a firm deviation from a number of games aiming for a midnight launch, but this means that players are able to get their hands on the title as soon as possible.

There's not much longer to wait for the game that promises a delightfully cosy experience in a world that is, fundamentally, rather uncosy. Leave the Balrog battles and endless evil for the next game – we've got fish to reel in.