Although Mistborn may not be a household name in the same way Game of Thrones is, the fantasy series is wildly popular and seems like it is just one big budget adaptation away from being the next big thing. According to the creator, Brandon Sanderson, he thinks an adaptation by a developer as talented as CD Projekt Red could make an incredibly cultural impact for the series.
Here is what Sanderson had to say about CD Projekt Red and possible Mistborn adaptations…
For those who haven’t read either Mistborn series, the books are about a world in which certain people are able to consume different metals to temporarily gain a variety of powers and abilities. The series is full of interesting mythology, secrets, and powerful beings and seems like a perfect setting for a future RPG (or HBO series for that matter).
In all seriousness, I’d love to do something with CDPR. They’ve made by far the best book-to-video game adaptations ever. It’s the sort of thing the rest of us salivate over–if for the simple reason that the entire genre (books, film, and games) benefit from something high-quality on the market like the Witcher games.
I would seriously consider giving CD Project Red the rights to my books for free, because the overall cultural impact that a great story adaptation can have is enormous. Though…I suspect they’re done dealing with self-important fantasy authors, and are likely more interested in creating their own new IPs."
CD Projekt Red hasn’t actually expressed any interest in a Mistborn adaptation as far as we know, but the Sanderson community of fans is certainly having a great time imagining what the game could be like if it existed. We’ll continue to monitor the chatter to see if anyone from CD Projekt Red throws in an opinion. Check back for updates!
Currently there are no Mistborn game adaptations in the works.
Source: Reddit
