Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG

Mistborn Production Update and Sneak Peek!
8 days ago – Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 07:58:50 AM

Happy end of March, Worldhoppers! We have had a very busy month at Brotherwise, and a lot of exciting news to share! We cannot wait, so let's dive in.

Stormlight In The Wild

Earlier this month, the Brotherwise team went to the GAMA Expo in Kentucky, where we were able to meet with retailers and chat with industry folks about the Cosmere RPG. Since the Stormlight Campaign Setting has been released, we've heard from various retailers that it has been performing well for them. But at GAMA Expo, we were able to see real information about the success of the Cosmere RPG!

ICv2, the leading source for industry news, reported that the Cosmere RPG was the #2 RPG for Fall 2025! This is exciting for us to hear about the launch of the RPG, and we can't wait to see how the RPG performs in the fall when Mistborn and Stormlight books are on shelf together. But the good news doesn't stop there...

The Cosmere RPG is an Origins Award Finalist for two awards: Best Roleplaying Game and Best Miniature! 2025 was an awesome year for games, and we couldn't be more excited to get nominated! If you're heading to Origins Games Fair this Summer, please consider voting for the Cosmere RPG for Best RPG and Miniature.

Mistborn Production Update

Not long after our last update, we submitted Mistborn Legacy to our factory partners. That means our design team has completed work on print files for all physical rewards in this campaign. We've approved initial print samples for the Mistborn Handbook, Mistborn World Guide, Welcome to Scadrial, the Mistborn GM Screen, and the Mistborn Slipcover. All those can now begin production as we await physical samples for Mistborn Legacy and Mistborn Metal Dice. 

We can't tell you how proud we are of Mistborn Legacy. It spans two parties, taking characters from levels 1-6 in Era 1, and levels 3-9 in Era 2. It introduces amazing new villains, reveals exciting new canonical details, and tells an emotionally gripping story. Here's a look at the final cover, featuring some of the NPCs you'll encounter over the course of the campaign!

For a higher-resolution image, and some more tantalizing details about the adventure, check out this Reddit post. 

Finally, here's a sneak peek inside our first pre-production sample of the Mistborn Handbook. Check out this video from Jillian as she flips through some of the Heroic and Metalborn Paths:

March MyMiniFactory Release: Focused One

This month's MyMiniFactory release is a Focused One featuring two STLs. The Large version shows the Focused One in its "relaxed" form, and the Medium version demonstrates its use of the Surge of Tension to condense and harden its body. 

If you're a 3D printing enthusiast, you can learn more and join in the fun at MyMiniFactory.

Thank you!

It's an exciting time at Brotherwise, as we look forward to Mistborn production samples and begin planning the future of the Cosmere RPG. We'll be back in 4-6 weeks with more sneak peeks, a production update, and a look ahead!

Mistborn BackerKit last call!
about 1 month ago – Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 07:28:33 AM

Hello, Worldhoppers! Today's update includes a reminder about the Mistborn BackerKit closing, sneak previews for some Mistborn content, and an awesome blog post from Cosmere RPG Consulting Designer, Max Brooke. 

Last Chance to Pre-order Mistborn

This weekend is your last chance to pre-order Mistborn items on BackerKit! We will close surveys and process cards for the Cosmere RPG Wave 2 on March 2. Thanks to everyone who has added the metal dice, GM screen, and sourcebooks! For details and instructions, check out last month's update.

A Look Behind the GM Screen

In addition to the Mistborn Metal Dice, the BackerKit includes a chance to add-on or pre-order a Mistborn GM Screen. The front features lovely art by Svetlana Kostina, spanning Era 1 and Era 2.

Inside, you'll find three panels. One describes the Actions available in the game, including new Mistborn-specific actions like Drink Vial. The next focuses on Outcomes, including examples of Opportunity and Complication results in different scene types. The third panel is a table of the Metallic Arts, so you can instantly reference the Allomantic and Feruchemical powers of each metal. 

Mistborn Legacy: Two Eras of Adventure

Mistborn Legacy is the first official adventure for the Mistborn Campaign Setting, spanning Era 1 and Era 2! This adventure is really cool, and Creative Director Johnny ONeal shared some sneak peeks in this YouTube Short.

Conversations in the Cosmere RPG

Conversations are an important scene type in the Cosmere RPG, and reflect a delicate balance: our rules offer more mechanical structure than D&D or standard d20-based games, but we knew we didn't want to design a "social combat" system that led to dialogue feeling overly mechanized.

While developing the Mistborn Handbook, the team took the opportunity to update rules for conversations to better clarify how to apply conversation mechanics while taking a narrative-first approach.

Max Brooke, Consulting Designer for the Cosmere RPG and Plotweaver system, explains this thought process and shares the new rules in a new design diary on our website. The article also includes a PDF excerpt of the first four pages of the Conversations chapter from the Mistborn Handbook. While most of this content is consistent with the Stormlight Handbook, the section on "Resolving Conversations" is new and very helpful!

What's Next?

With the the Mistborn pledge manager closing, we'll be ready to pull the trigger on production for the Mistborn Handbook and Mistborn World Guide. We're just a few days away from handing over Mistborn Legacy, which keeps us on track for our September fulfillment timeframe. We'll be back in 4-6 weeks with an update on how production is going!

Hopeless Bromantic
about 2 months ago – Fri, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:01:38 AM

Hello, Worldhoppers! Another holiday is upon us, and with it comes a fun surprise. We're celebrating Valentine's Day weekend with a new specialty for the Hunter path!

The Bromantic

Valentine's Day usually focuses on romantic love, which we highlighted with last year's Thirsty Scholar. But this year we're putting the spotlight on platonic friendship! Because sometimes your fellow adventurer is more than a traveling companion or friend. Sometimes they're a bro.

The Bromantic brings a new twist to Seek Quarry: many of these talents involve choosing an ally as your quarry! This choice unlocks helpful effects that make you and your quarry a dynamic duo.

So what's the backstory behind Marie's illustration? At Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, Johnny played a charismatic Gold Ferring named Jacques. When trying to talk his way into an outlaw hideout, he did his best to charm a koloss guard. When the guard tried to grapple him, Jacques went in for a hug. This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Jacques and Karl the Koloss. It also formed part of the inspiration for the Bromantic, designed by Ross Leiser and Pam Punzalan. 

MyMiniFactory update: Stoneward

We've seen a great reaction to the original Stormlight STLs we've been premiering on MyMiniFactory. This month's new release is an Unkalaki Stoneward, a beautiful new sculpt who comes with two different poses. If you're a 3D printing enthusiast, you can learn more and join in the fun at MyMiniFactory.

Wave 1.1 Progress

Wave 1.1 continues across all regions, with each individual request being wrapped up. While we have resolved most of these, individual requests will continue until all are resolved. We anticipate most will be done by the end of February.

Pledge Manager and Pre-orders Close on 2/28

Just as a reminder, Mistborn campaign setting items will be available on BackerKit between now and February 28. Thanks to everyone who has added the metal dice, GM screen, and sourcebooks! For details and instructions, check out last month's update. 

Thanks, and we hope you have a romantic -- or bromantic -- Valentine's Day weekend!

Mistborn Add-Ons and Pre-Orders Open!
about 2 months ago – Mon, Feb 02, 2026 at 12:55:39 PM

Hello, Worldhoppers! Today is a big day. In our last update, we announced that Mistborn pre-orders open today! 

In this update, we'll go over the process of re-opening the pledge manager and how to pre-order or add Mistborn items to your existing order! It is important to note that we worked directly with BackerKit to reopen the pledge manager, as this is not typically done in the crowdfunding space. If you have any questions about the process, please fully read the update below!

Pledge Manager & Pre-Order Process

The reopening is being manually launched by our team. As with any pledge manager process, access may roll out over a short period of time. Please read the information below carefully to understand how this works:

How will I know when the pledge manager reopens?
Some backers will receive an email from BackerKit once access is enabled, but this may not occur for everyone. If you don’t receive an email, don't worry! You’ll still be able to access the pledge manager using your original BackerKit login email here:

Find your Backerkit survey by clicking here.

Can I add Mistborn items to my existing order?
Yes. Any backers whose orders included Wave 2 items will be able to return to BackerKit and add Mistborn items, including any of the new books and the newly added Mistborn Deluxe Metal Dice and Mistborn GM Screen. These will be added as a new shipment for your existing order.

What if I didn’t previously order any Mistborn products?
For backers who only bought Stormlight items and did NOT get any Mistborn books in their original pledge, you can place a new order via the BackerKit Pre-Order store. Your Stormlight order will be marked as closed, and this will be treated as a new order.

How do I update my shipping address?
If you're a Wave 1 & 2 backer with your survey access reopened, you’ll be able to review and update your shipping address directly in BackerKit before completing your order. If your survey is not immediately available, please check back later; access will roll out in stages today.

Please note that this reopening applies only to Mistborn Campaign Setting products. The Stormlight Archive RPG items are not part of this reopening. They're now available through Dragonsteel and local stores!

If you experience any issues accessing BackerKit after reopening, our support team is happy to help.

What's Available?

The Pledge Manager and Pre-order store will have the Mistborn Campaign Setting items and Mistborn Deckbuilding Game items, You can order the three hardcovers, Welcome to Scadrial, Mistborn Deluxe Metal Dice, and the Mistborn GM Screen!

Please note that if you order the Mistborn Deckbuilding Game and/or the Deluxe Enamel Tokens, they will be shipped in Wave 2 fulfillment starting in September. (We recommend US backers order these items from Dragonsteel instead.)

What's Next?

As we described in last week's update, we're still working to complete Wave 1.1 (lost orders, missing slipcases, replacement requests, and late surveys) and awaiting VFI's completion of international Wave 1 orders. Those efforts are still our team's top priority, but we're taking these pre-orders this month to ensure we have the correct counts before we head into production!

We hope you're excited for these new items, whether you're adding Mistborn books for the first time or adding on the two new accessories. This Kickstarter campaign has paved the way for years of Cosmere RPG releases, and we think you'll be delighted by everything we have in store for Mistborn and beyond! 

Mistborn Pre-Orders, Wave 1.1, and more!
2 months ago – Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 01:04:52 PM

Hello, Radiants! Or should we start calling you Mistings, Scadrians... or Worldhoppers? 👀

The Brotherwise team has been busy since the beginning of the New Year with Mistborn pre-production prep! Since our last update, a lot has happened behind the scenes that we are super excited to share, so let's dive in!

Mistborn Pre-orders Open on February 2

We are reopening the pledge manager and pre-order store from February 2 to February 28 for Mistborn Campaign Setting products only. 

This means you'll have the option to update your order to include Mistborn add-ons and change your address if needed. If your original pledge didn't include the Mistborn books, this is a chance to get them! And we have two new add-ons to share... 

The Mistborn Metal Dice Set includes 8 dice based on the basic Allomantic metals! The highest face on each die has been replaced by the symbol for that metal. They're even subtly themed to represent which metals are "pushing" and "pulling." All 8 dice will come in a deluxe magnetic-clasp storage box.

In addition to the three Mistborn hardcover books and Welcome to Scadrial, we'll also be offering a Mistborn GM Screen. Other Mistborn accessories, like Plot Decks and Item Cards, are in the works but will be direct-to-retail releases. One of our goals for 2026 is to reduce fulfillment complexity to improve our turnaround times.

Pledge Manager & Pre-Order FAQ

We've already heard quite a few questions about the store reopening. If you're wondering how to navigate the pledge manager, you can read Update #24. Otherwise, here are some common questions below:

How do I get the Mistborn slipcase?
To get the slipcase, you must have all 3 Mistborn sourcebooks in your order. This includes the Mistborn Handbook, Mistborn World Guide, and Mistborn Legacy Adventure. You will receive the slipcase if you backed at the GM or Collector tiers, or if you added the Scadrial Pack to your order.

Will I have to pay extra for shipping if I add items to my order?
Yes, you will have to pay additional shipping for your order if you add on more products.

Will the prices be the same as they were during the Kickstarter, or will we be paying retail prices?
Since this is a pre-order, you'll be paying below the retail price! The Mistborn Handbook and World Guide will be $50 each, and Mistborn Legacy will be $35. The Scadrial Pack is $120. The prices for Metal Dice ($45) and the GM Screen ($10) will also match the corresponding Stormlight items.

What if I don't want to add anything on?
Then you're all set! You don't have to do anything else. However, if you need to change your shipping address, now is the time to do so.

Mistborn Campaign Setting Progress Update

With 2026 well underway, the RPG team has been working hard to finalize the core Mistborn sourcebooks! At this point, the Mistborn Handbook is off to the printer! The Mistborn World Guide is fully Dragonsteel-approved and headed to the printer next week. Mistborn Legacy is in layout and wrapping up art. Here's a message from Johnny, our Creative Director:

"It's amazing to see how the team has taken everything great about the Cosmere RPG and just brought it to the next level for the Mistborn Campaign Setting. If you liked the ten Surges in Stormlight, I think you'll be pretty psyched about the thirty-four Metallic Arts covered in Mistborn. If you thought the Stormlight Handbook was rich and full of lore, now you have a book that spans two eras! And Mistborn Legacy is an even richer, more ambitious adventure that tells two interconnected stories over nine chapters. This isn't just a great RPG for Cosmere fans. I think Lydia, Lyla, Meric and their team have created one of the best tabletop RPGs ever made."

PDF and Fulfillment Timeline

We've been asked by folks excited about when the Mistborn PDFs will be released in relation to backer fulfillment. We expect to release the PDFs right as fulfillment begins. Fulfillment is still on track for September, but we'll keep you updated as we approach that date.

Wave 1.1 Fulfillment Update

Wave 1.1 is underway for lost orders, missing slipcases, replacement requests, late surveys, and other orders with issues. We are about 70% through Wave 1.1, and 40% of slipcases have been sent to our final percentage of backers. The team has all requests for Wave 1.1, so there is no need to follow up; our partners are working around the clock to continue to submit and pack up orders across the globe to ensure Wave 1.1 wraps up sooner rather than later.

Asia & RoW Backers

We've been pressing VFI weekly on Asia and RoW fulfillment progress. At this stage, most regions shipped through VFI are complete or in the last stages of fulfillment. If you need further information on your order or need anything replaced, please submit a ticket with our customer service team, but be assured, we are staying on top of VFI until we know all orders are fulfilled.

New Cosmere RPG STLs on MyMiniFactory

We're excited to announce the launch of a major new initiative on MyMiniFactory! Since December, we've been releasing new miniature STLs every month.

Now we're officially launching a Tribe on MMF! For just $5 a month, you'll receive monthly STL and stat block releases. This month’s release features a deadly adversary from the Stormlight World Guide, the Flowing One. Tribe members will receive our free Welcome Pack, featuring a short combat scenario, The Coming Storm. The Welcome Pack also contains STL files for the Heavenly One and the Stormlight Handbook's iconic Windunner! While the Tribe is the best value for all of these, you can also skip the subscription and purchase any of them as individual files.

Tribe members will be the first to receive any new stat blocks or scenarios tied to our STL files and characters. But MyMiniFactory is just one element of our overall plan to create regular updates for the Cosmere RPG! Any stat blocks that debut on MyMiniFactory will then be released for free on cosmererpg.com/downloads at the end of the year. Models that debut as STLs will be available as physical miniatures in the future. And we'll feature much more miniature-related goodness during this year's War for Roshar Kickstarter campaign!

Is This The End?

For now, yes! We're at the end of the update. We know this was a lengthy one, but we've only scratched the surface of what's ahead in 2026. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask them in the comments below, and we'll be happy to answer. We'll be back with another update when Mistborn add-ons launch on February 2nd!