Brandon Sanderson has suggested a long wait for sequence 2 ofThe Stormlight Archive, but one of his other Roshar-related projects could ease the wait. Brandon Sanderson has been expanding hisCosmere universefor decades, and the annualState of Sandersonblog posts have become a reliable way for the author to keep audiences up to date with progress on his numerous titles. Releasing shortly afterWind and Truth’sDecember release,this year’s blog post delivered unfortunate news, with him predicting the nextStormlight Archivebook releasing in December 2031, meaning a seven-year wait between volumes.
For Cosmere fans, Brandon Sanderson still has plenty in progress to look forward to.Isles of the Emberdarkwill see its wide release in 2026, and newMistbornandElantrisbooks will be hitting shelves before the decade is over. With the increasing number of Cosmere connections in each series, these could very easily incorporateStormlight Archivecharacters or references. For now, however,Wind and Truth’sendingwill be the final novel on Roshar for the time being.
Brandon Sanderson’s Next Stormlight Archive Project Will Be A Rock Novella
Horneater Should Be Available Before The Stormlight Archive’s Next Arc
After the second and third books inThe Stormlight Archive, Brandon Sanderson released novellas to expand on supporting characters.Edgedancerexpanded on Lift whileDawnshardcontinued Rysn’s story. Though these shorter stories didn’t have enormous consequences onThe Stormlight Archive, they’re still enjoyable and offered some supplementary material during the wait for the much larger full-length volumes.Sanderson’s next Roshar story is set to be a novella about Rock and the Horneaters.
The novella’s events will occur during the events ofRhythm of War, so it won’t provide any updates on the state of Roshar after book 5.
As of now,theHorneaternovella was anticipated to have a December 2026 release, but Sanderson has had to postpone the project due to other work, but it’s still on his mind and will surely be out before 2031. The novella’s events will occur during the events ofRhythm of War, so it won’t provide any updates on the state of Roshar after book 5. Still, it’s certainly better than nothing, and it could provide additional emotional value to Rock’s story, bolstering a fan-favorite supporting character.
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Brandon Sanderson’s Novella Will Ease The Long Gap Between Stormlight Archive’s Arcs
A Small Taste Of Roshar Is Better Than Seven Years With Nothing
Given how many Cosmere books fans have been treated to in the past few years, going seven years without a volume ofThe Stormlight Archiveseems awful. It’s important for Brandon Sanderson to feel refreshed and come back strong with the next volume, and it’ll be fun to receive a lighter installment to his world, especially after the immensity ofWind and Truth. WhenThe Stormlight Archivefinally returns in full, the weight of the in-world time gap will feel even more powerful given the real-world wait.
The Stormlight Archive
The Stormlight Archive is an epic fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson, set on the storm-ravaged world of Roshar. The series follows multiple characters, each with their unique storylines, as they navigate political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and powerful magic. Central to the story are the Knights Radiant, legendary warriors with magical abilities who must return to save their world from impending destruction. The series explores themes of honor, leadership, and the burden of power.
