During a recent interview, Brandon Sanderson quietly confirmed interest in a tabletop game set within his YA science-fiction universe, the Cytoverse, which has given fans hope for a new way to engage with his creation.
The news comes from a wide-ranging conversation with IGN, in which Sanderson was asked about bringing Skyward and the wider Cytoverse to tabletop gaming. His answer was brief but encouraging: “I would love to! We’ve talked about it.” The author stressed that he is deliberate about new collaborations, partly because he does not want to overwhelm fans with too many Sanderson-branded projects. That means a Cytoverse tabletop game is far from officially announced, but the comments confirm that the possibility has been discussed.
The Cytoverse So Far
The Cytoverse started with Skyward, a novel that opened up the franchise. That initial story has grown into something bigger: a universe of interstellar war, strange alien worlds, swift starships, and human beings fighting to stay alive against the stars. The most recent addition is Blightfall, which marks the September 2026 release of Riftwake, a new trilogy that continues the Skyward saga, written together by Sanderson and Janci Patterson. Additional Riftwake books are already being worked on, proof that Sanderson still has big ideas for where this universe goes next.
What The Interview Actually Said
The tabletop exchange formed just part of a wider IGN conversation with Sanderson. He touched on the future of his adaptations during the talk, including the still-distant Mistborn movie, and said that Mistborn would probably be his first pick for a major video game version. He also weighed in on Prime Video’s canceled Wheel of Time series and explained why, despite famously completing Robert Jordan’s books, saying he would not be the right writer to close George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire.
The Precedent From Cosmere
A precedent already exists for a Cytoverse tabletop game. Brotherwise Games has partnered with Sanderson and Dragonsteel on the Cosmere Roleplaying Game, which is a “living” tabletop RPG built around a custom d20-based system capable of expanding along with the interconnected fantasy universe. The game’s first campaign setting placed players on Roshar from The Stormlight Archive, while a major Mistborn setting covering both eras of Scadrial is due to arrive in November 2026.
What Form A Cytoverse Game Might Take
No hint was given by Sanderson about the shape such a project might take or when it could arrive. It remains unclear whether his interest lies in an RPG adaptation or some other kind of tabletop experience, such as the upcoming War for Roshar board game or the Mistborn deckbuilding game.
The Order Of Events
- Skyward launched the Cytoverse.
- Riftwake followed, with Sanderson and Patterson.
- Blightfall arrived in September 2026.
- More Riftwake books are in development.
- The tabletop idea was discussed in the IGN interview.
What Happens Next
That the tabletop game may indeed come to pass is confirmed by the interview, and that is sufficient for the moment. The promise of Cytoverse arriving on the gaming table will please Sanderson’s audience and leave them anticipating further news on that subject soon.
Source material: “Brandon Sanderson's Cytoverse Return Quietly Teased,” Screen Rant.
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