Insomniac Ready To Release Several Marvel Titles, Start With Wolverine, Venom & The Great Web

Insomniac Games is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious lineup yet, with a trio of Marvel projects in the pipeline that are set to redefine superhero gaming across multiple genres. With major developments surrounding Marvel's Wolverine, a long-rumored Venom standalone title, and the fate of Spider-Man: The Great Web, the studio's roadmap through 2025 and beyond is looking absolutely explosive. 

And with June's State of Play and the looming Summer Game Fest on the horizon, the time to pull back the curtain could be fast approaching. Let's begin with Marvel's Wolverine, which is the main character. This is officially going to be Insomniac's next big AAA game after Spider-Man 2. Work on it is already full-steam ahead. The release date for Wolverine is set for 2026. It will be a brutal third-person action game with a strong, adult tone. 

Leaked gameplay footage circulating on the internet points to a combat system comparable to God of War, featuring dynamic melee encounters, semi-open world maps, and a narrative that traverses gritty locations like Madripoor—a lawless island deeply entrenched in Marvel Comics lore.

What sets Wolverine apart is its narrative positioning. It's not just a standalone adventure but a cornerstone in Insomniac's larger Marvel universe. Set in the same continuity as the Spider-Man series, Wolverine appears to be laying the groundwork for what many believe will be a full-fledged X-Men game down the line. With Insomniac establishing a deep connection between these characters and worlds, the stage is being set for something far more expansive than individual games.

Now comes the wild card: Venom: The Lethal Protector. While never officially announced, this rumored title has been heavily leaked, especially following the Sony data breach in late 2023. Insider documentation and concept art indicated that this game would be set in the aftermath of Spider-Man 2, with Eddie Brock taking center stage. Fans have been clamoring for more symbiote content ever since they briefly got to play Venom in Spider-Man 2, and Insomniac seems to have heard the demand loud and clear.

Venom was supposed to fill in the story gaps between Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, but that didn't happen. But problems with the development, like the cancellation of the Spider-Man 2: Carnage DLC, seem to have thrown that plan off. It's believed that much of the Carnage storyline—including boss fights with symbiote offshoots like Riot, Agony, Lasher, and Phage—was removed late in production and could now be repurposed for the standalone Venom game.

It's even more interesting to learn that the late voice actor Tony Todd recorded about 90% of Venom's speech for Spider-Man 2, but most of it hasn't been used yet. That leftover content and the huge amount of symbiote content cut from the game could be used to build the story of the new project. 

Rumors suggest the game would feature three playable characters—Miles, Peter, and Venom—possibly in a structure similar to Spider-Man: Miles Morales, albeit on a larger scale. With 2025 already packed and Wolverine taking priority, the Venom title may now be targeting a 2027 release, aligning with the original window for Spider-Man 3.

But there's another story that's just as significant: Marvel's Spider-Man: The Great Web. The big goal of this online multiplayer game was to let players make their own Spider-Verse characters and finish missions in a way that felt like a connected MMO. The project was put on hold when Sony changed its live-service approach, which was a shame. 

Although it wasn't made, the idea is still popular, and modders are now trying to recreate parts of the experience. Given its popularity, there's growing speculation that The Great Web could be revived—possibly by a third-party studio or a newly assigned PlayStation team.

The idea of crafting a personal Spider-hero and teaming up with others in an ever-expanding multiverse was considered one of the most promising directions for Marvel's gaming footprint. Fans are still sad about the death of The Great Web, and the buzz around it may still affect Sony Interactive Entertainment's future choices. In a time when community-driven games are popular, an online Spider-Man experience that can be changed still has a lot of business promise.

As for what's next, all eyes are on PlayStation's State of Play showcase this month. While Wolverine is the most likely to be featured—potentially with a polished cinematic or gameplay demo—there's a chance that Insomniac could finally acknowledge the Venom project publicly. Even a short teaser or logo drop would send the internet into a frenzy. If nothing appears at the State of Play, the Summer Game Fest, or even The Game Awards later this year, could serve as alternative platforms for these high-profile reveals.

What's clear is that Insomniac is far from slowing down. With Wolverine, a potential Venom spinoff, and maybe even the revival of The Great Web, the studio is sitting on a goldmine of Marvel content. Their track record of high-quality superhero storytelling, paired with tight and impactful gameplay, makes each of these projects something to keep a close eye on.

Whether you're waiting to claw through Madripoor, unleash chaos as Eddie Brock, or swing through a personalized Spider-Verse, 2025 is shaping up to be the beginning of a massive new chapter for Marvel games. The web of storytelling is getting more complex—and fans are here for every single thread.