Big Leak Unveils Upcoming Venom and X-Men Games by 2030
- Ransomware attack on Insomniac Games leaks 1.3 million files including future game plans.
- Leaked roadmaps reveal standalone Venom game, sequel to Ratchet and Clank, and multiple X-Men games by 2030.
- First roadmap shows Spider-Man 2 in 2023, Venom in 2025, Wolverine in 2026, Spider-Man 3 in 2028, Ratchet and Clank in 2029, X-Men in 2030, and a New IP in 2031-2032.
- Second roadmap includes Wolverine in 2025, Spider-Man 3 in 2027, X-Men in 2029, New IP in 2031, X-Men 3 in 2033, and a second New IP in 2035.
- Insomniac Games plans to create a new Marvel Cinematic Universe on PlayStation, with the X-Men franchise exclusive to PlayStation until 2035.
X-Men Characters in Upcoming Art
Image: Marvel / Disney
Recent ransomware attack on Insomniac Games has resulted in a leak of 1.3 million files. The leak includes confidential data such as Sony’s projected plans for the studio’s upcoming PlayStation 5 games and beyond.
Leaked Roadmaps Reveal Future Games
The alleged roadmaps suggest a standalone Venom game, a sequel to Ratchet and Clank, multiplayer spin-offs, and multiple X-Men games to be released by 2030 and beyond.
Two roadmaps were included in the leak, which was first reported by Australian cybersecurity site CyberDaily and is now circulating on social media.
Projected Game Releases
The first roadmap begins in 2023 with Spider-Man 2 and shows a Venom game arriving in 2025, Wolverine launching in 2026, Spider-Man 3 in 2028, a new Ratchet and Clank in 2029, and the studio’s first X-Men game by 2030. The slate then culminates with a “New IP” planned for 2031-2032.
Another set of slides viewed by Streamers Visuals, labeled “Insomniac Games Roadmap Extended” includes even more projects with slightly different dates. There, Wolverine is expected in 2025, followed by Spider-Man 3 in 2027, X-Men in 2029, a “New IP” in 2031,” X-Men 3 in 2033, and a second “New IP” in 2035. Multiplayer spin-offs are also included, with Spider-Man 2's online mode arriving in 2024, Wolverine’s online mode in 2026, and X-Men’s Online mode in 2028.
Quick Summary of Projected Games
* 2024: Spider-Man 2 multiplayer * 2025: Venom * 2025-2026: Wolverine * 2026: Wolverine multiplayer * 2027: Spider-Man 3 * 2028: X-Men multiplayer * 2029-2030: X-Men * 2031-2032: New IP 1 * 2035: New IP 2
Future of Insomniac Games
The future of Insomniac Games seems clear: to create an entirely new Marvel Cinematic Universe on PlayStation. While we don’t have a lot of details for these upcoming projects, one slide gives a pretty clear rundown of what to expect from the standalone Venom game. The game will continue the storyline of Spider-Man 2 and setup Spider-Man 3, bridging the games the same way Miles Morales did between the first two. Venom and various Spider-Heroes will be swappable as they fight through “Carnage-infected” NYC boroughs. The game is estimated to take about 8-10 hours total.
Insomniac's Spider-Man Series
What to expect from the future of Insomniac’s Spider-Man series is less clear. Some materials reference the possibility of Spider-Man 3 being split into two parts. It appears that the studio will then fully shift to X-Men by the end of the decade, though these plans are subject to change. The multiplayer spin-off might provide a live-service model for Sony to continue releasing new missions and mini-story beats.
Sony's Investment in Marvel Games
How exactly will Sony finance all this? Interestingly, another slide from the leaks shows the apparent terms of the PS5 maker’s licensing deal with Marvel for the X-Men games. The franchise will be exclusive to PlayStation until 2035, with over $600 million in “commitments.” It’s a significant investment in the comic book mutants. We’ll see how it pays off with the release of the PS6.
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