Grounded 2 and Hobbit-Themed Games Shine in Xbox Launches

New Games on the Horizon: Grounded 2 (Game Preview) & Tales of the Shire Arrive July 29

Xbox Wire has detailed upcoming game releases for Xbox platforms, spanning July 28 to August 1. Among the highlights are two notable titles launching on July 29, both optimized for Xbox Series X|S: Grounded 2 (Game Preview) and Tales of the Shire: A Game of The Lord of the Rings. Grounded 2 (Game Preview) supports Game Pass, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere (for both console and PC), and Cloud capabilities. This survival game challenges players in a shrunken world where the environment is significantly larger. Players can explore the park solo or with friends, craft weapons and armor, set up a base, and prepare to confront hidden mysteries and unexpected threats. The second highlighted title, Tales of the Shire: A Game of The Lord of the Rings, invites players to experience a peaceful life in the idyllic landscapes of Middle-earth's Shire. This Hobbit-themed game within the Lord of the Rings universe allows players to decorate, discover, and share this corner of the world with friendly Hobbits and familiar faces. These two titles are part of a larger list of over 20 games detailed in the full Xbox Wire post.

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