Samwise Gamgee once remarked, “It’s the job that’s never started that takes longest to finish.” However, he had not been acquainted with the complexities of video game development. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a charming adaptation of the most serene region of Middle Earth, has been postponed. The new release date is now set for July 29. According to a from the developers at Wētā Workshop Game Studio, this delay is intended to ensure that all supported platforms can provide the same enjoyable experience. The game is currently scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X.

This project has faced several challenges over the past few months. The release date had already been in September, and it was removed from Netflix’s planned game lineup earlier this month. Will there be more obstacles before we can finally experience our idyllic hobbit lives? As a wise wizard once said: “Who knows? Have patience.”