Insomniac has Plans for Venom after Wolverine? All You Need to Know

Forget waiting for GTA VI to solve all your life problems - we’ve got some actual, concrete movement in the Marvel Gaming Universe. If you’ve been doom-scrolling through Reddit wondering why Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 felt like it ended too quickly, I have good news.

Thanks to a cocktail of massive Insomniac leaks and recent investor updates (shoutout to Balboa Insider and ComicBookCast2 for doing the detective work), we finally have a roadmap for the black-suit menace.

Here is everything you need to know about Venom’s solo game.

The Spider-Man 1.5 Strategy : Less of a Sequel, More of an Expansion

Let’s manage expectations before you start hoping for things too soon. According to OrbeatX, this Venom project won't be a full-blown numbered sequel. Instead, it's going to be something in the middle of Spiderman 2 and 3, that's going to lead to a lot of things later (yes, X-men...crazy right?)

Think of it as a meaty, standalone expansion. It’s the Rogue One to the mainline Star Wars trilogy - smaller, focused, and probably a lot more violent. Sony’s recent quarterly investor calls have been suspiciously specific. While they haven't said the word 'Venom' (they're not that reckless), they have confirmed a 'spin-off from a major Marvel IP' is in active development for the next fiscal year. Unless they're making a shoot 'em up game with Aunt May, Venom is the only candidate that fits the 4-year development window mentioned in the leaks.

Why the Wait? (The Wolverine Factor)

You can blame the Canadian with the claws for the delay. Marvel’s Wolverine is the studio's current alpha and omega, contractually obligated to hit our consoles by late 2026.

Because Insomniac doesn't have an infinite supply of developers (yet), Venom was reportedly put on the "back burner" to ensure Logan's claws look shiny enough for the PS5. But don't worry, Sony has been quietly cooking this for over four years. They aren't starting from scratch, they’re building on the foundation that made us all fall in love with the "We are Venom" energy in the first place.

The Tony Todd Legacy : 90% Unused?

Here is the bit that should get your Spidey-senses tingling. The legendary Tony Todd (RIP to the GOAT) famously mentioned that roughly 90% of the dialogue he recorded for Spider-Man 2 never actually made it into the game.

Now let that sink in - doesn't that mean we can definitely assume it wasn’t just cut for the sake of it - it was probably the groundwork for a bigger, standalone title. We aren’t calling it leftovers, we'll call it the main course that was hidden in the kitchen, for the 'close ones'.

The Insomniac Roadmap : A Timeline for Your Wallet

Based on the internal documents leaked and analyzed by Balboa Insider, here is how your next few years of social life are going to vanish :

Gameplay : Are We 'The Baddie'?

While the leaks are pretty light on 'press X to eat brains' details, Balboa Insider suggests the game will likely follow the linear-but-open-zone structure we’re seeing in Wolverine.

You can expect a tighter narrative. Instead of swinging around New York catching pigeons, this would be your chance to unleash the "Lethal Protector" side of the symbiote. Think more destruction, iconic dialogues, and hopefully, an absolute version of that legendary symbiote-surge combat mechanic.

Why This Matters for the MGU (Marvel Gaming Universe)

Insomniac is essentially building the MCU of gaming, but with fewer multiversal headaches. Everything from Wolverine to X-Men is interconnected. Venom seems like it's going to be the connective tissue between the Spider-Man trilogy and the upcoming Mutant era.

Marvel isn't just handing over the keys to the X-Men and Venom for free. The contract reportedly states that if any major title fails to sell 6 million copies within its first year, Marvel has the right to terminate the agreement, which would mean 'No X-Men Game'. But considering Spider-Man (2018) sold over 20 million, Venom is essentially a license to print money.

The stakes are high because the contract is designed to punish failure very severely. But the reward is almost certain because Venom is a global icon. It’s like being told you’ll be fired if you can’t sell a glass of water in a desert - technically a high-stakes job, but you’d have to try REALLY HARD to fail.

The Bottom Line

If you were worried that Insomniac was going to leave Venom hanging after the events of Spider-Man 2, take a deep breath. The symbiote is coming back, it's going to be brutal, and it's going to be the bridge for the X-Men to finally show up.

Just keep your 2027 schedule clear. And maybe buy a spare controller - those haptic triggers are going to take a solid beating.