Summary
- A new Insomniac job listing hints at early production on Marvel's Spider-Man 3.
- Persistent rumors suggest a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 spin-off starring Venom, potentially releasing this year.
- The job listing could also relate to a new Ratchet & Clank title, though Insomniac's current focus is on Marvel properties.
A recent job posting at Insomniac Games suggests Marvel's Spider-Man 3 is in its early stages of development. Insomniac's previous Spider-Man titles enjoyed massive critical and commercial success, and 2023's Spider-Man 2 left numerous plot threads ripe for a sequel. While Insomniac has confirmed Spider-Man 3's existence, details remain scarce.
Speculation surrounding Spider-Man 3 intensified following a data breach several months after Spider-Man 2's release, revealing a list of upcoming Insomniac projects, including the third Spider-Man game. Leaks also hint at new characters joining the Insomniac universe in Spider-Man 3, though a release date remains years away.
However, a new job listing for a Senior UX Researcher indicates active development. The listing specifies leading research for a AAA title in early production, requiring a three-month residency at Insomniac's Burbank UX Lab.
Spider-Man 3: Early Production?
Of the leaked Insomniac titles, Marvel's Spider-Man 3 appears the most likely candidate. Marvel's Wolverine is reportedly in advanced development, progressing smoothly despite minor setbacks. Meanwhile, rumors of a Venom-centric Spider-Man 2 spin-off, potentially launching this year, suggest it's unlikely to be in early production stages.
This leaves Marvel's Spider-Man 3 or a rumored Ratchet & Clank title slated for 2029 as the most probable projects mentioned in the job posting. Given Insomniac's current focus on expanding its Marvel universe, Spider-Man 3 seems the more likely contender, though this remains speculative. Nevertheless, the confirmation of a new Insomniac game in early production is exciting news for PlayStation fans.
