A Closer Look at Marvel's Wolverine for PS5
Following a major data breach at Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games, concerns have arisen about the future of the upcoming Wolverine game. The game, which is still in early development, saw a massive amount of production material and assets leaked online. Insomniac Games is now addressing the future of the upcoming PS5 game.
Marvel's Wolverine is a highly anticipated new PS5 game, especially after the immense success of Spider-Man 2. It was first announced in 2021 and since then, Insomniac Games has quietly continued development.
Insomniac's Response to the Data Breach
In a recent statement regarding the ransomware incident this week, the studio says, "We are both dismayed and enraged by the recent criminal cyber attack on our studio and the emotional toll it has taken on our development team." While the studio continues to "quickly determine which data has been affected," it emphasizes that "Insomniac [Games] is resilient. Marvel's Wolverine will continue as planned."
The Future of Marvel's Wolverine
The game is in early production and will undoubtedly undergo significant development during its creation. Until the studio is ready to reveal more about the release date of Wolverine and gameplay details, the studio makes it clear that it will "share official information about Marvel's Wolverine PS5 when the time is right."
The Impact of the Data Breach on the Insomniac Team
The situation surrounding Wolverine is not only concerning in terms of the game's status but also for the employees of Insomniac Games. In addition to the removal of confidential development documents, it is also said that personal information is included in this unfortunate breach. However, Insomniac Games promises that the studio will continue to be "inward-focused" on supporting its employees during this unprecedented time for the studio.
What to Expect in the Future?
Another breach follows regarding a currently unannounced Spider-Verse game. Whether this is still part of Insomniac Games' future plans remains to be seen. Despite this unfortunate situation, we can still look forward to what the team will deliver when Wolverine is released.
The Previous Experience with Wolverine in Video Games
Aside from the character's appearance in Marvel's Midnight Suns and the Ultimate Alliance series, the most memorable Wolverine game for many fans is undoubtedly the X-Men Origins: Wolverine film tie-in game. It offers players an uncompromisingly bloody portrayal of the adamantium-infused hero and remains one of the better tie-in titles ever released.
