Current Status of The Name of the Wind Book 2
The second book in The Kingkiller Chronicle remains unreleased as of the latest public updates. Patrick Rothfuss, the author, has not announced a firm publication date, and the project is widely described as still in progress by major literary outlets and publisher statements Forbes.
Fans and industry trackers continue to monitor Rothfuss's public comments and publisher signals for any concrete timeline. No official release window has been confirmed by the author or his representatives in recent public statements.
Publisher and Rights Landscape
The series is published by DAW Books in the United States, with international rights managed through the author's literary representation. DAW Books has not issued a new public date for the second volume, and the publisher's catalog continues to list the book as forthcoming without a specific launch day DAW Books.
Rights discussions and adaptation deals have shaped the series' visibility, but these do not directly set a print release schedule. Any future date would be tied to the completion of the manuscript and a coordinated publisher announcement.
What Fans Can Expect Next
Industry observers expect the release date to be announced only after Rothfuss confirms the manuscript is finished and a marketing timeline is set with DAW Books. Until then, the most reliable signal will be a direct statement from the author or his publisher Publishers Weekly.
Readers tracking the series should rely on official channels and avoid unconfirmed rumors. The next major milestone will be a public announcement of the book's title, cover, and a specific on-sale date from the publisher.