The studio behind Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank is hiring for a new game, but could it be connected to X-Men? Insomniac has become Sony ’s most prolific developer this generation, knocking out three big budget games for the PlayStation 5 with Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and last year’s Spider-Man 2 . The studio’s success hit an unfortunate note last year, however, when it was targeted by a hacker, who leaked huge swathes of internal files including the studio’s supposed release slate up until 2031. While plans often change during the course of game development, a new job listing at Insomniac has sparked speculation over what the studio is currently working on, as fans try and connect the dots to the prior leaks.
What is Insomniac working on next for PS5? Insomniac is currently hiring for 10 jobs at the studio, but the listing for Senior Gameplay Animator is the one which has caught the most attention. Under the essential duties section of the job post , the studio lists gameplay responsibilities as including ‘hero traversal, combat, boss, mission, and open world animations at the highest level using advanced skills in game engine tools’. The key part is the ‘open world’ mention, which possibly suggests it’s connected to a new Spider-Man entry.
According to the leak, Insomniac is planning a Venom spin-off sequel for next year, followed by the previously announced Wolverine in 2026, and Spider-Man 3 for autumn 2028. Using the wor.