
Studio Agate have assured current 7th Sea fans that this is not a reboot: "7th Sea 2nd Edition books will remain fully relevant: they provide a solid foundation for the lore, while the upcoming volumes delve deeper and explore the Nations ten years later." The new rules will be a "modern take on Roll & Keep, with the Best of 2E".
Read all about it in Studio Agate's 7th Sea TTRPG Dev Diary on Patreon. There's also a survey where you can share your thoughts about the future direction of the game.