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Brandon Sanderson Officially Teases Speedy Release of Remaining Stormlight Archive Books
Brandon Sanderson has outlined a possible timetable for the five remaining books in The Stormlight Archive, saying readers could see two or three released in sequence at two-year intervals, with the final pair following later. The schedule is tentative, but his comments suggest he is keen to return to the series soon.
The series began in 2010 and is planned to span ten books, with a major time jump between its first and second five-book arcs. Sanderson said a release every three years from 2031 would be realistic, though he described a faster start as possible. He is also working on other Cosmere novels and adaptations, including a Mistborn film series and a Stormlight Archive television project.
In short
- Sanderson says two or three Stormlight books could arrive two years apart.
- The final two books would follow later.
- The ten-book series will have a major time jump after book five.
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The case for
A faster release schedule could sustain readers’ engagement and bring the current arc to a satisfying close sooner, especially if Sanderson feels ready to prioritise the series. His comments offer a hopeful possibility while still acknowledging that the timetable is tentative.
The case against
A demanding schedule could put pressure on the time and care needed to write books of this scale, particularly alongside Sanderson’s other novels and adaptations. A slower, more realistic cadence may better protect the quality of the books and avoid setting readers’ expectations around dates that could change.