Recent news and updates pertaining to "Winds of Winter" centers on its release date and possible plotline. There are also claims that the sequel for "A Song of Ice and Fire" would deviate from the first segment and would render startling details that even George R.R. Martin is rumored to have relayed.
Although there are no supporting claims regarding the speculations for "Winds of Winter," the fire is not yet ebbing away nor the interest. As for the rumored plotline that the sequel of "A Song of Ice and Fire" would not have connection, that speculation has just been debunked.
However, as for the startling details, it could be considered as a probability for the "Winds of Winter" because even George R.R. Martin said that he has a lot of things and materials to integrate for the sequel, according to GamenGuide.
When someone asks me when the book will be finished... pic.twitter.com/pJxNkCxz7W
— George RR Martin (@GeorgeRRMartin_) June 6, 2016
After having said that, there are also notions that "Winds of Winter" would be out on the book stalls this coming december, but that speculation was also debunked. As noted by the same post, George R.R. Martin also promised the avid enthusiasts that the sequel for "A Song of Ice and Fire," would be stunning and unprecedented.
Get the entire story #books pic.twitter.com/UoGnnxCDn1 — George RR Martin (@GeorgeRRMartin_) December 18, 2014
In a separate post from NME, the delayed release for "Winds of Winter" is partly due to the fact that George R.R. Martin is currently tied up with other projects. It appears that the world renowned author of the "Game of Thrones" has already committed himself to other projects, furthering the delay.
For the fans and followers of "A Song of Ice and Fire," the sequel "Winds of Winter" and its release date remains unsettled. Even George R.R. Martin has not given any presumed date for its release.