Dragonsteel Books has announced Mistborn: Legacy, a new campaign book for the Mistborn Roleplaying Game set for a November 2026 release. This expansion aims to connect the original trilogy with the more technologically advanced Era 2 through unique time-altering mechanics .
Connecting the 2006 trilogy to the Era 2 frontier
Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn universe has undergone a massive transformation since the original trilogy debuted between 2006 and 2008. As reported by the soure, the upcoming Mistborn: Legacy campaign book will bridge the gap between the ash-covered world of the first novels and the more technologically advanced, frontier-style settings of Era 2 . this expansion allows players to navigate the centuries-long evolution of Scadrial, moving from the era of Vin and Kelsier to the detective-influenced landscapes inhabited by characters like Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne .
By spanning these distinct periods, the game attempts to capture the full scope of Sanderson's world-building, from the fall of an empire to the industrial and social shifts that define the later eras . This historical continuity provides a rich backdrop for players to explore how the magic of Allomancy has integrated into a changing society.
The $45 mechanics of temporal influence
Priced at approximately $45 USD, Mistborn: Legacy introduces a unique mechanic where player choices made in the past can directly influence future events. According to Dragonsteel Books, the campaign utilizes specific "Era 2" tags—marked in orange—to help players distinguish between traditional Allomancy and newer, post-trilogy elements. These tags highlight the presence of gunpowder, cadmium, and bendalloy, ensuring that players understand the technological context of their characters' abilities during different time periods.
Crossing the Cosmere: From Scadrial to Roshar
The November 2026 release offers full compatibility with the Stormlight RPG, a move that significantly expands the scope of the tabletop experience. This interoperability allows for crossover adventures where characters from different worlds can meet, such as sending Surgebinders to Scadrial or Mistborn characters to the world of Roshar. By enabling these cross-world interactions, the release aims to deepen the interconnected nature of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere for tabletop enthusiasts.
The Gilded Few and the mystery of hemalurgy
The campaign introduces the antagonistic noble faction known as "The Gilded Few," setting the stage for a conflict steeped in a dark, horror-tinged atmosphere. While the source mentions that hemalurgy will play a significant role in these adventures, several narrative and mechanical details remain unverified. It is currently unknown how the specific mechanics of hemalurgy will be implemented for players, or how the game will balance the power levels of characters across the different eras of Scadrial.
Additionally, while the source lists the Mistborn Handbook, Mistborn World Guide, and Mistborn Starter Set as upcoming releases, it does not specify their individual price points or exact release dates beyond the November 2026 window. Fans will also be looking for more clarity on how Saga Concepts and other retailers will handle the pre-order rollout for these various components .
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