Series guide · Brandon Sanderson
The Stormlight Archive: books in order and when the next book comes out
Quick answer · The Stormlight Archive book 6 (untitled): no date yet
There is no release date for Stormlight book 6. Wind and Truth (2024) finished the first half of the series, and Brandon Sanderson has only begun outlining the next one. He has spoken of a target around 2031, but that is a goal rather than an announced date.
Sanderson plans ten main books in two halves of five.
Checked Monday, November 9, 2026 · Source: Winter Is Coming
The Stormlight Archive books in order
- 1 The Way of Kings · 2010
- 2 Words of Radiance · 2014
- 3 Oathbringer · 2017
- 4 Rhythm of War · 2020
- 5 Wind and Truth · 2024
- 6 Untitled book 6 · no release date yet
Common questions
When does the next The Stormlight Archive book come out?
There is no release date for Stormlight book 6. Wind and Truth (2024) finished the first half of the series, and Brandon Sanderson has only begun outlining the next one. He has spoken of a target around 2031, but that is a goal rather than an announced date.
How many The Stormlight Archive books are there?
There are 5 published The Stormlight Archive books, with more on the way. Sanderson plans ten main books in two halves of five.
What order should I read the The Stormlight Archive books in?
Read them in the numbered order below, starting with The Way of Kings.
Who writes the The Stormlight Archive books?
The Stormlight Archive is written by Brandon Sanderson.
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