Amazon canceled The Wheel of Time after three seasons, citing high production costs, insufficient viewership, and leadership changes at Amazon MGM Studios. The show, which premiered in 2021, sparked a fan campaign to #SaveWOT on social media, but the studio has maintained its decision.
Based on Robert Jordan's fantasy book series, the show follows Moiraine, a member of the Aes Sedai, a group of powerful women who can channel the One Power. She searches for a young person from a secluded village who may be the reincarnation of the Dragon, an extremely powerful channeller whose prophecy states they will either save or destroy the world.
While the television story ends, fans will get closure through War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time, a board game launching in 2027. Created by Dire Wolf, it became one of the most successful campaigns in Kickstarter history and serves as the first board game adapted from Jordan's series.
The game combines tableau building, action selection, and area control mechanics. Players can experience Hero Mode, where one to four players take roles as the Dragon and the Dark One to complete missions and control regions, or Epic Mode, a two-player experience where commanders lead massive armies they can upgrade throughout gameplay. The game will be available at major retailers after its 2027 release.