Weta Workshop, the developer behind Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, has officially announced the PC system requirements for this highly anticipated life simulation title. While more demanding than typical farming sims, the game maintains relatively modest hardware requirements that should be accessible to most modern PC gamers.

Set for release on July 29, 2025, Tales of the Shire invites players to experience the peaceful life of a Hobbit in the charming village of Bywater. The game promises a relaxing adventure where players can decorate their homes, cultivate crops, fish in nearby streams, and explore the picturesque landscapes of the Shire.

The Steam page for Tales of the Shire outlines two sets of specifications. For minimum requirements (targeting 1080p at 30 FPS on Very Low settings), players will need:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 270X or Intel Arc A580
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 3GB available space

For optimal performance at 1080p/60 FPS with High settings, the recommended specs include:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 3GB available space

Official PC Requirements for Tales of the Shire

While these requirements are higher than popular farming sims like Stardew Valley or Coral Island, they remain reasonable for a modern PC title. For those preferring console gaming, Tales of the Shire will be available on PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.

Weta Workshop has also revealed special physical editions for PS5 and Switch, featuring exclusive content like a Bywater map and unique book cover designs. These collector's items are sure to delight Tolkien enthusiasts looking for tangible mementos of their Shire adventures.

As the release date approaches, anticipation grows for this unique blend of Middle-earth lore and cozy simulation gameplay. Whether players choose to experience it on PC or console, Tales of the Shire promises to offer a fresh perspective on life in Tolkien's beloved universe.