Tales of the Shire: Bugs & How to Report Them
Tales of the Shire is mostly stable, but like many games at launch, it has a few bugs. Most are minor and don’t make the game unplayable, but knowing how to handle them and where to report them helps.
Common Bugs in Tales of the Shire
PC and Xbox
Lag or freezing during early cutscenes or UI transitions like cooking.
Loading loops on profile select (mainly Xbox).
Pantry UI glitches where items disappear or appear cut off.
Rare camera angle bugs and wallpaper delay updates.
Some rare reports of crashes when quitting the game.
These bugs are minor and usually do not impact core gameplay. Patches are planned, and most players are still enjoying a smooth, relaxing experience.
Nintendo Switch
Textures can take several seconds to load, especially during cutscenes or when browsing furniture.
Music may stop after cutscenes and fail to resume.
Ceiling visuals sometimes appear broken in furniture mode but fix when exiting.
PlayStation 5
Occasional framerate drops.
Random game freezes.
Visual changes during gameplay.
How to Report Bugs
Use the Official Discord
The Tales of the Shire Discord has an #issues-discussion channel where players share bug reports and temporary solutions. Community moderators keep an eye on these discussions and sometimes share updates, but direct developer responses are limited.
It’s best for quick questions or checking if others have the same problem.
Submit a Support Ticket
For a formal report, use Private Division’s support page. Select Tales of the Shire from the game list, fill out the bug report form, and submit it. This officially logs your issue for the development team.
Final Blurb
Bugs in Tales of the Shire are mostly small issues like texture pop-ins, UI glitches, or minor freezes. Report problems on Discord for quick community support or submit a ticket through Private Division for official logging.
Updates are on the way, so keep playing and enjoy the cozy pace of Hobbit life.
FAQ
How do you report bugs in Tales of the Shire?
Use the official Discord #issues-discussion channel or submit a support ticket on Private Division’s website.
What are the most common bugs?
Minor texture loading, audio cutouts, UI glitches, and rare freezes are the most reported bugs.
Are there any game-breaking bugs?
No major game-breaking bugs have been widely reported. Most issues are small and do not stop progress.
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