Insomniac's Wolverine Game Leaks After Cyberattack: What You Need to Know

The Cyberattack and Leaked Information

Following a recent cyberattack, details of Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game have leaked online. The massive leak comes only a week after the Rhysida ransomware group hacked Insomniac Games and threatened to release a plethora of sensitive information.

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In early December, Insomniac Games was hit with a ransomware attack from the Rhysida group. The attackers claimed to have access to numerous confidential documents, going on to post employee information, upcoming project content, and other details as proof. While Insomniac Games has yet to comment on the incident, Sony officially confirmed that the company is looking into the attack. Unfortunately, the latest round of leaks suggest that the situation is becoming far more challenging for the PlayStation maker and the studio.

At the time of writing, much of the leaked data is centered around the upcoming Wolverine game. Among the leaks include the cast for Marvel's Wolverine, indicating that classic Wolverine-associated characters like Sabretooth and Deathstrike may be featured, along with a few lesser-known characters from the Marvel IP. Among the many actors leaked are Troy Baker and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's Debra Wilson. Additionally, test footage, concept art, as well as an alleged alpha build of the game have been publicly released. While neither Sony nor Insomniac have commented on the seemingly escalated situation yet, the new leaks may be a sign that the Rhysida group is pressuring the company to meet its financial demands.

Impact on Other Projects

Of course, the Wolverine game isn't the only project that was impacted by the attack. The Rhysida group's initially released documents hinted that Insomniac Games could be working on a Spider-Verse game along with Spider-Man 3. Some speculate that the Spider-Verse title is the rumored multiplayer project, although Insomniac has offered no official details. Interestingly, the leaked data further suggest that the studio may be working on separate Venom and X-Men games as well.

Last year, GTA 6 details were leaked online, causing massive problems for Rockstar leading up to the official trailer reveal, which was also leaked early. Unfortunately, it appears Insomniac Games is facing a similarly problematic situation. It remains to be seen how the situation will pan out for Insomniac, particularly considering how the dataset includes some employees' personal information in addition to gaming content. It also doesn't help that the studio's future plans may have been spoiled and that circumventing these leaks will be a tricky scenario for Insomniac Games.

Cyberattacks in the Gaming Industry

It's worth noting that recent years have seen cybercriminals targeting high-profile gaming companies at an increased pace. Last year, GTA 6 details were leaked online, causing massive problems for Rockstar leading up to the official trailer reveal, which was also leaked early. Unfortunately, it appears Insomniac Games is facing a similarly problematic situation. It remains to be seen how the situation will pan out for Insomniac, particularly considering how the dataset includes some employees' personal information in addition to gaming content. It also doesn't help that the studio's future plans may have been spoiled and that circumventing these leaks will be a tricky scenario for Insomniac Games.