Insomniac Games and the Spider-Verse: What Does the Recent Leak Reveal?

The Cyberattack on Insomniac Games

The leaked documents from the Rhysida ransomware attack suggest that Insomniac Games may be working on Spider-Verse content. Following the success of Spider-Man 2, fans are already speculating about what's coming next, though the recent leak may have provided a clearer picture of what Insomniac Games has in store.

Hobie, Miles Morales, Pavitr Prabhakar, and Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Insomniac Games has become one of Sony's most successful studios. Unsurprisingly, its success has also meant attracting the attention of cybercriminals and earlier this week, Insomniac was reportedly targeted by a cyberattack. Since then, Sony has publicly stated that the company is aware of the reports and that it's investigating the incident. The company also mentioned that it doesn't believe the breach impacted other Sony divisions.

As first reported by cyberdaily, the Rhysida group released sensitive documents threatening to release the full dataset in seven days should Insomniac fail to pay up. Among these documents include content regarding its upcoming Wolverine game as well as hints about other projects Insomniac Games may have in development. One document which appears to be related to a job role states 'additional support for Spider-Verse' while another lists Spider-Man 3 and supposedly Spider-Verse as planned titles for Insomniac. The Sony studio hasn't officially commented on any Spider-Verse game in the works, though the call-out could also point to a possible DLC as opposed to a full-blown title.

However, some believe this could take the form of a multiplayer game, as Insomniac is already confirmed to be working on an unannounced game along with Marvel's Wolverine. More importantly, previous job listings and rumors have pointed to a multiplayer title, despite the studio's silence on the matter. While the project could be based on its other franchises or a brand-new IP, a possible Spider-Verse multiplayer game would work in the studio's favor. This is particularly true considering the current popularity of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the expectations surrounding its sequel.

The Potential Spider-Verse Game

A potential Spider-Man multiplayer game would also fall in line with Sony's plans to release more live-service titles in the coming years. However, it won't be surprising to see if Sony ends up scaling back its plans, particularly amid the current challenges around the live-service space. With Naughty Dog's own The Last of Us multiplayer in a tricky situation, it will be interesting to see how Insomniac Games navigates the situation. Regardless, the promise of potential Spider-Verse content from the studio is bound to entice fans all the same.

Conclusion

The recent leak from the Rhysida ransomware attack has raised eyebrows and sparked excitement among fans of Insomniac Games. The possibility of Spider-Verse content being developed by the studio opens up a world of possibilities for the gaming community. Whether it takes the form of a full-blown title, a DLC, or a multiplayer game, the prospect of Spider-Verse content from Insomniac Games has ignited anticipation and speculation. As Sony continues to investigate the cyberattack and its implications, fans eagerly await official announcements from Insomniac Games regarding the future of Spider-Verse content.