I'm more concerned about the story than the date. 'Ballad' was a risk that really paid off for me, diving into the philosophical origins of the Games. I hope the next one continues in that vein of exploring the world's mechanics and morality, rather than trying to recapture the original trilogy's magic with a new heroine. Collins is so sharp with political allegory; our current world gives her plenty of new material to work with. Whenever it arrives, I trust her to deliver something thoughtful.