Brandon Sanderson’sCosmereRPGis now available, offering a new way to experience his fantasy epic,TheStormlight Archive.Sanderson is known for his prolific nature, releasing hefty fantasy tomes in rapid succession, and the new game adds to that pile of material. The tabletop game brings the world of Roshar to life, with further material dealing withMistbornand more coming later.
As announced byDriveThruRPGon Bluesky,Cosmere RPGbooks and materials can now be purchased on DriveThruRPGand used on digital platforms like Roll20. This includes a handbook that covers the rules of the game and aStormlight World Guideproviding details and art for the world of Roshar. Kickstarter backers also have access to this digital content starting today.
The Cosmere RPG Is Available Now
Everything You Need To Take On Roshar
While the materials released so far are only part of theCosmere RPG’s plans, they cover everything needed to know to run a game connected toThe Stormlight Archive. In addition to theStormlight HandbookandWorld Guide,theStonewalkersandBridge Nineadventures are now available, along with a session zero “First Step” adventure and a shorterWelcome to Roshar Guide. Options like digital tokens or STL files for 3D-printing miniatures can assist with play.
Physical fulfillment of Kickstarter rewards is currently set to start in September, so there’s still a bit of time to go on that front. After Kickstarter rewards have been fulfilled, the physical books will also be available at retail, which is planned to happen before the holidays.Cosmere RPGbooks set in the world ofMistborn, meanwhile, won’t be coming until 2026.
Why Stormlight Archive Fans Will Want To Check It Out
Brandon Sanderson Is Directly Involved
Even if you’re not a tabletop RPG player, theCosmere RPGis worth a look for anyone who lovesThe Stormlight Archive. Perhaps most enticingly,theStonewalkersadventure is co-written by Sanderson himself, so it could be a great way to keep yourself entertained until the second arc of the book series arrives. Sanderson’s magic systems are also the perfect candidate forexciting tabletop play, as they naturally set up interesting and creative opportunities that go far beyond casting a fireball spell.
LikeDungeons & Dragons, theCosmere RPGuses the random chance of a D20 die as the foundation of many mechanics, but it has some unique twists of its own. I’m particularlyexcited about the plot die, an additional D6 that can shake things up by introducing positive and negative side effects. Whether you want to grab the digital offerings or wait until physical books are available, theCosmereRPGis certainly worth keeping an eye on.
