Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game
Nintendo Switch
iam8bit

Welcome home, Hobbit—settle into the cosy life of the Shire on Nintendo Switch.

Create your own Hobbit and discover Bywater in a serene, storybook corner of Middle-earth. In Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game, you’ll decorate a warm Hobbit hole, tend your garden, and enjoy the simple joys that make Shire life so delightful.

Design and furnish your Hobbit-home to your taste, then head outdoors to fish clear ponds, forage wild fruits and herbs, and trade with friendly townsfolk. Harvest and cook hearty meals to share with fellow Hobbits and deepen your relationships—because in the Shire, food truly brings everyone together.

Wander picturesque forests, lakes, and pastures as you help bring the community together and work toward official village status for Bywater. With familiar names to meet and countless small comforts to savor, it’s a gentle adventure where the little things matter most.

Play solo in TV, tabletop, or handheld mode, and enjoy a calm, cozy experience rated E for Everyone.

Start your Shire story today and make Bywater feel like home.

More Details:

• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Developer: Wētā Workshop
• Publishers: iam8bit, Private Division
• Players: 1 (TV mode, tabletop mode, and handheld mode)
• Controller support: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller compatible
• ESRB rating: E (Everyone); Alcohol Reference, Use of Tobacco
• Languages: Game content in English, French, or Spanish; container text in English
• Physical media: 1 computer chip cartridge (sound, color); approx. 1 1/4 in
• UPC: 850061282637
• Published: 2025
• Note: Basic reading ability is needed to fully enjoy this game