Home News The Wheel of Time 'AAA Open-World RPG' Is Legit, Its Developers Insist, but Don't Hold Your Breath for a Release Date — It Could Be a PS6 and Next Xbox Game

The Wheel of Time 'AAA Open-World RPG' Is Legit, Its Developers Insist, but Don't Hold Your Breath for a Release Date — It Could Be a PS6 and Next Xbox Game

Author : Sophia Update : May 06,2025

The recent announcement of a "The Wheel of Time" video game has certainly taken fans by surprise, stirring a mix of excitement and skepticism across the internet. According to Variety, a Hollywood trade publication, the game is slated to be a AAA open-world role-playing game for PC and consoles, inspired by Robert Jordan's beloved 14-book series. The development timeline is ambitiously set for three years, which has raised eyebrows among the fanbase.

The project is being spearheaded by iwot Studios' new Montreal-based game developer, under the leadership of Craig Alexander, a former Warner Bros. Games executive. Alexander's experience with successful franchises like The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and Asheron's Call might typically generate significant enthusiasm. However, the involvement of iwot Studios, which acquired the rights to The Wheel of Time (originally as Red Eagle Entertainment) back in 2004, along with the brief three-year development timeline, has fueled skepticism.

A quick look online reveals that iwot Studios has a strained relationship with the dedicated The Wheel of Time community. Several fans have expressed doubts about the studio, labeling it an "IP camper" and accusing it of mismanaging the franchise over the years, with numerous projects that never came to fruition. A notable 10-year-old Reddit post encapsulates much of the fanbase's frustration.

The notion that a newly formed studio could rapidly deliver a AAA RPG that meets the high expectations of The Wheel of Time fans has led to a prevalent "we'll believe it when we see it" sentiment online.

On the other hand, the franchise has recently gained significant traction with its Amazon Prime Video adaptation. After wrapping up Season 3, the series has attracted a new legion of fans. Despite initial backlash over significant deviations from the books in Seasons 1 and 2, Season 3 managed to win back much of the core audience with its improved storytelling. Season 4 is eagerly awaited, though not yet confirmed.

Given the mixed reactions, I reached out to iwot Studios for more insights. In a video call, I discussed the project's status, scope, and fan expectations with Rick Selvage, the head of iwot Studios, and Craig Alexander, who leads the studio's video game development efforts. This conversation aimed to address the online criticism and provide clarity on what fans can anticipate from this much-discussed game.