Overview

• Originally scheduled for late 2024, the release date was first postponed to March 2025 and now to July 29, 2025.
• Wētā Workshop emphasized the need for additional development time to ensure a consistent and polished experience across all platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
• The game allows players to create their own Hobbit character and engage in activities like decorating Hobbit holes, gardening, cooking, and building relationships in the Shire.
• A demo of the game received mixed feedback in 2024, with some praising its charm but others critiquing its lack of depth and unpolished mechanics.
• Developers promise to refine details such as character models and animations, aiming to deliver an experience that feels like 'a warm hug from Middle-earth.'