Brandon Sanderson, one of the most prolific fantasy authors working today, has expressed a strong desire to bring his beloved Mistborn universe to the video game medium — but he isn't willing to rush into just any deal.
In an exclusive interview with IGN, Sanderson discussed the possibility of adapting his Mistborn series into a video game for the first time publicly. He described himself as a "lifelong gamer" and said the idea of experiencing his worlds through interactive gameplay is something he finds genuinely exciting.
However, Sanderson was careful to emphasize that any such project would require the right partner. He did not name any specific studios or companies he has spoken with, but made it clear that the creative fit between author and developer is critical to getting it right. Given the depth and complexity of the Magic System known as Allomancy in Mistborn — which involves characters ingesting and burning metals to gain supernatural powers — translating that experience into compelling gameplay would be no small feat.
Sanderson's Mistborn series has been a massive commercial and critical success since its debut in 2006. The trilogy follows Kelsier, a thief with extraordinary abilities, as he leads a revolution against the immortal Lord Ruler. The books have sold millions of copies worldwide and maintain a fiercely dedicated fanbase.
While no official announcements have been made regarding negotiations with any gaming studio, industry observers note that several major developers and publishers have shown interest in adapting popular fantasy franchises in recent years. The success of games like The Witcher series, based on Andrzej Sapkowski's novels, has only strengthened the case for literary-to-gaming adaptations.
Sanderson is also well-known for managing a vast shared universe called the Cosmere, which connects multiple series including Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive. Any Mistborn game could potentially serve as an entry point into this larger fictional cosmos, opening doors for future expansions.
Fans of the series and gamers alike will likely be watching closely to see whether Sanderson's vision for a Mistborn adaptation ever materializes — and if so, which studio earns the honor of bringing Sel, the world of Mistborn, to interactive life.
