Private Division Teases "Tales of the Shire"

T0@st · Sep 24, 2023

Tales of the Shire—a "The Lord of the Rings" game—has been teased by Private Division. The introductory trailer does not contain any gameplay footage, but it indicates that a "cozy" Hobbit-related living habitat will serve as the main environment. A live action sequence shows a character adding yet another drawing to a sketchbook filled to the brim with illustrations of Hobbit life and key Shire locales. Take Two Interactive's indie specialist offshoot will be publishing the game, while Wētā Workshop is listed as Tales of the Shire's main development studio. The latter is best known for creating special effects and props—most notably on the Peter Jackson directed The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies.

Wētā Workshop's move into video games seems to be an odd one—but Take Two Interactive and its development partner did announce an unnamed The Lord of the Rings title last summer—Amie Wolken, head of interactive at Wētā Workshop stated (at the time): "It's a privilege to create a new game set in Middle-earth, especially one that's so different from what fans have played previously. As fans ourselves, we're excited for gamers to explore Middle-earth in a way they never have before, and introduce new fans to the magic of The Lord of the Rings." Private Division has set a very general 2024 launch window, with Tales of the Shire arriving on PC and consoles.

Your cozy Hobbit life awaits in Tales of the Shire, a heart-warming new The Lord of the Rings game by Wētā Workshop and Private Division. Coming 2024 on console and PC.

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Easo · Sep 24, 2023

Well, the last couple (?) games in the universe were, let's say, bad. I remain sceptical.

Space Lynx · Sep 24, 2023

pretty bad name for a game company. Private Division? sounds like some obscure realtor agency that uses all caps lock on its adverts on signs posted in peoples yards.

that alone makes me want to stay away from this game

FreedomEclipse · Sep 24, 2023

Space Lynx said:
pretty bad name for a game company. Private Division? sounds like some obscure realtor agency that uses all caps lock on its adverts on signs posted in peoples yards.

that alone makes me want to stay away from this game

Yeah. They should have name themselves Joy Division - much more appealing.

mama · Sep 25, 2023

City/Town/Village builder? 1st/3rd person adventure? The trailer gives no clue for me. I am an optimistic amongst the sceptics, however and hope the franchise can eek out an enjoyable game.

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Private Division Teases "Tales of the Shire"

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