Leak: Sony to Hold Exclusive Rights to X-Men Games for 10+ Years
- 1.3 million Insomniac Games documents leaked due to ransomware attack.
- Leaked documents reveal upcoming Wolverine game and X-Men projects.
- Insomniac and Sony secure exclusive rights to X-Men characters for games.
- Each game allocated $120 million development budget, $30 million for marketing.
- Wolverine solo game set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026.
Logan, The Wolverine, Appears in Upcoming Insomniac Game
In a surprising twist, over 1.3 million internal documents from Insomniac Games, the developers behind Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank, were leaked. This happened after Sony failed to meet the demands of ransomware group Rhysida, which asked for $2 million in Bitcoin.
Leaked Documents Reveal Future Plans
The leaked documents reveal early footage of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game, the studio's roadmap for the next decade, and unfortunately, private employee information. The leak also includes business documents that provide insight into Sony and Marvel's publishing deal for a suite of X-Men projects. It seems Insomniac has exclusive rights to Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters for PlayStation and PC.
A Sneak Peek into the X-Men Universe
One of the leaked graphics outlines the specifics of the deal, which currently includes the Wolverine solo game and three other games based on X-Men characters with online multiplayer components. The plan is for each X-Men project to launch by 2035 and to sell through at least 2038, with an option to continue beyond if the deal proves profitable.
Exclusive Rights and Restrictions
Insomniac and Sony have secured exclusive rights to the X-Men heroes for video games. The deal includes restrictions to prevent Marvel from using those characters in a way that could undermine them. For instance, X-Men characters cannot be exclusive selling points in Marvel games on other platforms.
Budget Allocation and Termination Clauses
Each game is allocated a $120 million development budget, $30 million for marketing, and a $9 million advance for all three projects. The licensing terms also outline potential termination grounds. If any X-Men game doesn't sell at least six million units between PlayStation 5 and PC in their first year, the agreement can be terminated.
Wolverine Solo Game to Kickstart the X-Men Series
The Wolverine solo game, according to the leak, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. This game will mark the beginning of the X-Men series by Insomniac.
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