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Brandon Sanderson Revives Mistborn Video Game Effort With Early AAA Talks

Talks with AAA studios mark the first step following years of film-rights constraints.

Overview

  • In his latest State of the Sanderson update, Sanderson said he has "some real interest on the video game front" and is working to make a Mistborn game happen.
  • He described discussions with major developers as "Step One" and invited decision-makers at AAA or major independent studios to contact his representatives.
  • The project is in early exploratory stages with no confirmed partner, genre, scope, platforms, or release timeline.
  • An earlier effort, 2012's Mistborn: Birthright with partner Little Orbit, was never released, reportedly due to financial challenges.
  • Mistborn continues to draw gamers through tabletop releases, including the 2011 Mistborn Adventure Game, a 2024 deckbuilder, and a Cosmere RPG planned for Fall 2026.