Tales of the Shire has plenty in store for Lord of the Rings and cozy life sim fans alike, as it takes familiar elements of popular cozy games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing and combines them with The Lord of the Rings' Hobbits for a unique experience. Set in the growing village of Bywater, Tales of the Shire sees players building up the village and their own Hobbit hole in it by participating in a variety of cozy activities. While one of the main goals in Tales of the Shire will be helping Bywater reach village status, players will still be encouraged to establish their own life within the game by doing things like furnishing their home, fishing, cooking, foraging, and gardening essentially living the Hobbit's dream within the Shire.