Wheel of Time Gets PC/Mobile Game and Animated Show — Separate From the Action RPG Already in Development
Arcane producer Thomas Vu and iwot Studios have confirmed a new PC/mobile game and animated series based on Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time — both separate from the open-world action RPG already in development. Variety also confirms feature films are part of the slate, making this a broader franchise expansion than the gaming-focused headlines suggest.
What Was Just Announced
Multiple Wheel of Time projects were confirmed this week via iwot Studios — the newly formed studio leading the franchise expansion. The announcement covers a PC/mobile game, an animated series, and feature films. None of these are the open-world action RPG being developed independently, which means the franchise now has at least four active projects across gaming, animation, and film simultaneously.
| Project | Type | Developer/Studio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC/Mobile Game | Video game | iwot Studios | Announced, no release date |
| Animated Series | TV/Streaming | iwot Studios | Announced, no distributor confirmed |
| Feature Films | Film | iwot Studios | Announced, no distributor confirmed |
| Open-World Action RPG | Video game | Separate team (unnamed) | In development independently |
| Live-Action Series | TV | Amazon Prime Video | Ongoing (separate project) |
Thomas Vu, whose production credits include Arcane on Netflix, is the driving force behind the iwot Studios projects through his company Initiate Entertainment. The PC/mobile game falls under this same umbrella.
The Animated Show
The Wheel of Time animated series was confirmed as part of iwot Studios’ broader slate. No studio or streaming distributor has been attached. Amazon Prime Video currently runs a live-action Wheel of Time series, which makes the animated show a separate addition — not a continuation or replacement of that property.
The PC/Mobile Game
The new PC/mobile title is distinct from any previously announced gaming project. A mobile-first or cross-platform approach suggests a free-to-play or lighter monetisation model is likely — consistent with how fantasy IPs have been adapted for mobile markets across Southeast Asia in recent years. No release window has been confirmed. In-app purchases available — pricing varies by region.
How This Fits Alongside the Open-World Action RPG
The open-world action RPG based on The Wheel of Time has been in development separately from iwot Studios, targeting a more traditional premium gaming experience. That project and the newly announced PC/mobile game are not the same product and are not from the same development team.
With a live-action Amazon series, an animated show, feature films, and now two games in varying stages of development, the franchise is making a clear push beyond its literary roots. Whether the IP can sustain quality across that many simultaneous adaptations remains to be seen — but the appetite for expansion is clearly there.
What SEA Players Should Know
Mobile gaming is the dominant format across Southeast Asia, and a Wheel of Time title built for PC/mobile could land well here if it is optimised for lower-spec Android devices — the same challenge every mobile ARPG faces in this region. No SEA-specific launch details have been provided at this stage.
What to Watch For Next
Developer details and a streaming partner for the animated series will be the next significant updates. The iwot Studios and Thomas Vu connection — particularly the Arcane pedigree — gives this announcement more credibility than a typical IP licensing deal, but until a studio name is attached to the open-world action RPG and a release timeline surfaces for the PC/mobile game, the scope of both projects remains impossible to fully assess.
