Brandon Sanderson Open to Tabletop Games Based on Skyward Universe
Brandon Sanderson told IGN he would like to make tabletop adaptations of his Cytoverse books, including Skyward, but wants to avoid overwhelming fans with too many projects. He is currently working on Cosmere tabletop games with Brotherwise Games. A Skyward TV series is also in development.
Sanderson’s current tabletop work with Brotherwise Games includes standalone board games and the larger Cosmere TTRPG, with a Mistborn expansion slated for November and a large-scale War for Roshar strategy game in development. His comments suggest the Cytoverse, which includes the Skyward series, remains a lower priority despite his personal interest.
The Cytoverse recently received its first official book expansion, Blightfall, and a Skyward TV series is in development. Sanderson’s caution about overextending his fans’ attention appears to guide his collaboration choices, keeping the focus on projects he believes will generate the most enthusiasm. No timeline for a Cytoverse tabletop adaptation was announced.
This news could affect Sanderson’s fanbase, particularly those who enjoy both his books and tabletop gaming. A future Cytoverse adaptation may expand the franchise’s reach if the TV series succeeds, but the deliberate pacing could also maintain quality and avoid market fatigue. The measured approach may influence how other authors balance creative expansion with audience expectations.