While Martin continues to work on the book along with a Dunk & Egg spin-off, no new release date has been announced, and fans are awaiting updates at upcoming events like New York Comic Con.

Despite occasional progress reports, such as being three-quarters done in late 2022, the manuscript remains incomplete in October 2025 due to struggles with revisions and side projects.

Martin initially aimed to finish the novel around 2014 but missed multiple deadlines, shifting to announcing the release only once the manuscript is complete, which has yet to happen.

He attributes the delays to his rewriting process, involvement in multiple projects including TV series and spin-offs, and external issues like legal battles over AI.

The delay has extended over a decade, with no confirmed release date, causing frustration among fans who remain hopeful for updates.

Fans are hopeful for new details during Martin’s appearance at New York Comic Con 2025, which could shed light on the novel’s progress.

The Winds of Winter, the highly anticipated sixth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, remains unfinished with no confirmed release date as of October 2025, despite over a decade of development.

The novel is expected to exceed 1,500 pages, reflecting its extensive and complex development process, which has contributed to the prolonged wait.

George R.R. Martin has publicly described the delay as 'the curse of my life,' acknowledging that the project is now 13 years behind schedule.