Insomniac Gameshas long been an industry powerhouse. Rising to prominence with the likes ofSpyro the DragonandRatchet & Clank, the studio is now best known for the heavy-hittingMarvel’s Spider-Manseries, which has played a major role in beefing up Sony’s modern portfolio of exclusive titles. 2025 will see the company continue this trend of commercially successful ventures, but some meaningful surprises could be in store as well.
Insomniachas been playing its cards close to its chest since its November 2023 leaks: the company was hacked by Rhysida, a notable ransomware group, which resulted in a massive data breach, pulling back the curtain on a number of internal documents, videos, and more. The full extent of this leak’s impact likely won’t be known for a while still, but it’s likely to have influenced the developer’s marketing plans for confirmed projects likeMarvel’s Wolverine. It also unveiled information about upcoming projects that haven’t been officially announced, painting a blurry image of the company’s short-term future.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Will Be Coming to PC This Month
As uncertain as the future of Insomniac’s output may be, one thing about its 2025 plans is certain:Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will be coming to PC on January 30.Spider-Man 2builds upon the strengths of its two predecessors, expanding its map of New York City to include Brooklyn and offering new traversal and combat mechanics, like the Web Wings and parry. For many, it is the definitive modernSpider-Mangame, so it should be a welcome addition to any PC gamer’s portfolio.
This will be the thirdMarvel’s Spider-Mangame to receive a PC port post-launch, which aligns with Sony’s broader release trends. Hit titles likeGod of War RagnarokandGhost of Tsushimahave made their way to PCas well, and withMarvel’s Spider-Man 2being the lastMarvel’s Spider-Mangame, possibly for a while, maybe 2025 will also shed light on Insomniac’s broader PC release plans, specifically as they pertain to upcoming titles.
Insomniac May Pull Back the Curtain On Venom: Lethal Protector
Long-rumored and unofficially confirmed through the 2023 leaks, Insomniac’s standaloneVenomgame could be released sometime this year. Referred to asVenom: Lethal Protector, and likely borrowing from the comic of the same name, thisVenomspin-off was planned for a 2025 release, per the leaked info. WithDLC forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2being canceled, andMarvel’s Wolverinenot coming until 2026, 2025 would be the most opportunity to focus on thisVenomproject. While a 2025 release date for the game could be dubious in the wake of the data breach, a reveal ofLethal Protectorcould be in the cards this year, as it would help to define the next steps for Insomniac’s broader Marvel portfolio.
2025 May Be the Year that Insomniac Shows More Marvel’s Wolverine Footage
Marvel’s Wolverinewas announced during a PlayStation showcasein September 2021, but it’s been crickets since then. Aside from a few bits of cursory information, like thatMarvel’s Wolverinetakes place in the same universe asMarvel’s Spider-Man, most of what players know about the game has come from the aforementioned data breach rather than from any official statements from Insomniac itself. With the only real look at the game being from very rough early development footage, Insomniac would do well to change the narrative with an actual gameplay reveal sometime this year. After all, if 2025 ends without a look at the game, there will have been four years of radio silence which, while not unprecedented in the industry, isn’t typically what studios strive for when marketing a highly anticipated title.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
