Mistborn - Canceled

[Myrthos]

There has not been a lot of news about Mistborn: Birthright, which probably was a sign as the latest news is that the project has been canceled and the rights to the game have been returned to Brandon Sanderson. TechRaptor found the info on the game's Facebook page.

First, we can now definitively say that this project isn't going to happen. Please know that it's not for a lack of effort. Even as a publisher, the video game industry isn't easy, and sometimes the best will in the world isn't enough.

Second, I want to thank all of Sanderson's fans who reached out with their feedback, encouragement and support over the years. It was truly a great experience to be adopted as part of the Cosmere community.

Lastly, I would like to thank Brandon, himself. He was a patient, great business partner, who produced an amazing story for the game. I still hope he finds a way to release the details or reuse it in some fashion.

More information.

 

[luj1]

Too bad, the magic system is promising.

 

[Carnifex]

Quite an excellent book series, I think the game could have been something special as well. Maybe someone else will have a go of it.

 

[forgottenlor]

I like the books too. But for that reason its better they cancel a game that is not fun, or not workable, rather than releasing something forgettable or disappointing.

 

[Capt. Huggy Face]

I've always thought Mistborn could make an excellent turn-based tactical RPG. The magic system is the most-interesting part of the book, and it could translate well into a rules-heavy (something I like) RPG system. You would have limited ammo for magic (metals for burning) and the tactical battles could be made quite interesting by launching coins and environmental metal as projectiles, as well as limited flight pushing off of coins and metal on the map.