Draft:Marvel's Venom

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← Previous revision Revision as of 12:43, 26 April 2026 Line 20: Line 20: ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man 2]]'' (2023) introduced [[Insomniac Games]]' iteration of the character [[Venom (character)|Venom]], an extraterrestrial [[Symbiote (comics)|symbiote]] capable of bonding to other humans as hosts. In addition, the game also featured a supporting appearances from other symbiotes from the comics, including [[Scream (character)|Scream]], which bonded to [[Mary Jane Watson]] and temporarily corrupted her during the game's narrative,<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Heaney |first1=Samuel |last2=Santiago |first2=Eddie De |date=2023-10-21 |title=This Isn't You - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/marvels-spider-man-2/This_Isn't_You |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> and supporting antagonist [[Cletus Kasady]] / The Flame, who appeared in a series of side missions that culminated in the character securing an [[Oscorp|OsCorp]] container housing Venom's offspring symbiote, [[Carnage (character)|Carnage]], as an allusion to possible events in future games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2023-10-19 |title=Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained: How Insomniac Sets Up the Next Sequel |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-2-ending-explained-insomniac-sequel-green-goblin-silk |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> Shortly before the game's release, narrative director Jon Paquette was asked regarding the potential for a standalone game focused on Venom that would spin out of the character's appearance in ''Marvel's Spider-Man 2'', saying that the team would take [[Fan (person)|fan]] expectations into consideration, and that they would "talk about stuff after we've all had time to sleep and take vacations".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinsdale |first=Ryan |date=2023-10-20 |title=Spider-Man 2 Devs Not Against a Venom Spin-Off If Fans Want It |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-2-devs-not-against-a-venom-spin-off-if-fans-want-it |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man 2]]'' (2023) introduced [[Insomniac Games]]' iteration of the character [[Venom (character)|Venom]], an extraterrestrial [[Symbiote (comics)|symbiote]] capable of bonding to other humans as hosts. In addition, the game also featured a supporting appearances from other symbiotes from the comics, including [[Scream (character)|Scream]], which bonded to [[Mary Jane Watson]] and temporarily corrupted her during the game's narrative,<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Heaney |first1=Samuel |last2=Santiago |first2=Eddie De |date=2023-10-21 |title=This Isn't You - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/marvels-spider-man-2/This_Isn't_You |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> and supporting antagonist [[Cletus Kasady]] / The Flame, who appeared in a series of side missions that culminated in the character securing an [[Oscorp|OsCorp]] container housing Venom's offspring symbiote, [[Carnage (character)|Carnage]], as an allusion to possible events in future games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2023-10-19 |title=Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained: How Insomniac Sets Up the Next Sequel |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-2-ending-explained-insomniac-sequel-green-goblin-silk |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> Shortly before the game's release, narrative director Jon Paquette was asked regarding the potential for a standalone game focused on Venom that would spin out of the character's appearance in ''Marvel's Spider-Man 2'', saying that the team would take [[Fan (person)|fan]] expectations into consideration, and that they would "talk about stuff after we've all had time to sleep and take vacations".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinsdale |first=Ryan |date=2023-10-20 |title=Spider-Man 2 Devs Not Against a Venom Spin-Off If Fans Want It |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-2-devs-not-against-a-venom-spin-off-if-fans-want-it |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>

In December 2023, Insomniac Games was targeted in a [[ransomware]] attack by the Rhysidia ransomware gang that involved over 1.67[[Terabyte|TB]] of data being leaked, compromising over 1.3 million files, including various development documents, HR documents, personal employee information, gameplay footage, level design, and character materials. Rhysida threatened to publish all procured images and resources obtained from the hack seven days from the incident, holding an auction for the data with a starting price of 50 [[Bitcoin]], equivalent to $2 million USD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Jon |date=December 19, 2023 |title=Wolverine part of massive Insomniac Games leak after ransomware deadline passes |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/19/24007570/insomniac-games-hack-wolverine-x-men-ryhsida |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219133626/https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/19/24007570/insomniac-games-hack-wolverine-x-men-ryhsida |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=December 19, 2023 |website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=December 12, 2023 |title=Hackers Reportedly Breach Spider-Man 2 Dev Insomniac, Release Wolverine and Staff Data |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/hackers-reportedly-breach-spider-man-2-dev-insomniac-release-wolverine-and-staff-data |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231212143153/https://www.ign.com/articles/hackers-reportedly-breach-spider-man-2-dev-insomniac-release-wolverine-and-staff-data |archive-date=December 12, 2023 |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> Upon the deadline's conclusion, company information including employee data, model dumps and [[pre-production]] slates for various games in development were published online at Rhysidia's behest. Among these included a roadmap for future titles through 2036 from the developer, including a standalone Venom spin-off titled ''Marvel's Venom: Lethal Protector'', its subtitle derived from the comic book [[Venom: Lethal Protector|storyline of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=Venom: Lethal Protector Spin-off Game Detailed in Insomniac Leak |url=https://www.superherohype.com/video-games/560749-venom-lethal-protector-spin-off-game-detailed-in-insomniac-leak |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype |language=en-US}}</ref> Alongside the title's existence, internal company presentations pertaining to the game's direction were revealed publicly, including the game's eight-ten hour game length comparable to spin-off title ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales]]'' (2020),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=Venom: Lethal Protector Spin-off Game Detailed in Insomniac Leak |url=https://www.superherohype.com/video-games/560749-venom-lethal-protector-spin-off-game-detailed-in-insomniac-leak |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype |language=en-US}}</ref> alternating gameplay between Venom and the two Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and a "Carnage-infected [[New York City]]", insinuating the character's presence as the story's main antagonist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=Venom: Lethal Protector Spin-off Game Detailed in Insomniac Leak |url=https://www.superherohype.com/video-games/560749-venom-lethal-protector-spin-off-game-detailed-in-insomniac-leak |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Tony Todd]], who provided his voice and motion-capture for Venom in ''Marvel's Spider-Man 2'', passed away in November 2024, leaving the possibility for him to reprise the role in the game uncertain.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-09 |title=Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69 |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/actor-tony-todd-known-for-his-role-in-the-movie-candyman-and-its-sequel-dies-at-69-1.7104576 |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=CTVNews |language=en}}</ref> In December 2023, Insomniac Games was targeted in a [[ransomware]] attack by the Rhysidia ransomware gang that involved over 1.67[[Terabyte|TB]] of data being leaked, compromising over 1.3 million files, including various development documents, HR documents, personal employee information, gameplay footage, level design, and character materials. Rhysida threatened to publish all procured images and resources obtained from the hack seven days from the incident, holding an auction for the data with a starting price of 50 [[Bitcoin]], equivalent to $2 million USD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Jon |date=December 19, 2023 |title=Wolverine part of massive Insomniac Games leak after ransomware deadline passes |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/19/24007570/insomniac-games-hack-wolverine-x-men-ryhsida |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219133626/https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/19/24007570/insomniac-games-hack-wolverine-x-men-ryhsida |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=December 19, 2023 |website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=December 12, 2023 |title=Hackers Reportedly Breach Spider-Man 2 Dev Insomniac, Release Wolverine and Staff Data |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/hackers-reportedly-breach-spider-man-2-dev-insomniac-release-wolverine-and-staff-data |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231212143153/https://www.ign.com/articles/hackers-reportedly-breach-spider-man-2-dev-insomniac-release-wolverine-and-staff-data |archive-date=December 12, 2023 |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> Upon the deadline's conclusion, company information including employee data, model dumps and [[pre-production]] slates for various games in development were published online at Rhysidia's behest. Among these included a roadmap for future titles through 2036 from the developer, including a standalone Venom spin-off titled ''Marvel's Venom: Lethal Protector'', its subtitle derived from the comic book [[Venom: Lethal Protector|storyline of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=Venom: Lethal Protector Spin-off Game Detailed in Insomniac Leak |url=https://www.superherohype.com/video-games/560749-venom-lethal-protector-spin-off-game-detailed-in-insomniac-leak |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype |language=en-US}}</ref> Alongside the title's existence, internal company presentations pertaining to the game's direction were revealed publicly, including the game's eight-ten hour game length comparable to spin-off title ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales]]'' (2020),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=Venom: Lethal Protector Spin-off Game Detailed in Insomniac Leak |url=https://www.superherohype.com/video-games/560749-venom-lethal-protector-spin-off-game-detailed-in-insomniac-leak |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype |language=en-US}}</ref> alternating gameplay between Venom and the two Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and a "Carnage-infected [[New York City]]", insinuating the character's presence as the story's main antagonist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=Venom: Lethal Protector Spin-off Game Detailed in Insomniac Leak |url=https://www.superherohype.com/video-games/560749-venom-lethal-protector-spin-off-game-detailed-in-insomniac-leak |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Tony Todd]], who provided his voice and motion-capture for Venom in ''Marvel's Spider-Man 2'', passed away in November 2024, leaving the possibility for him to reprise the role in the game uncertain.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-09 |title=Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69 |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/actor-tony-todd-known-for-his-role-in-the-movie-candyman-and-its-sequel-dies-at-69-1.7104576 |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=CTVNews |language=en}}</ref> In April 2026, [[Nadji Jeter]] (who plays Miles Morales in the games) revealed that Insomniac had been working on a Venom game but that it was canceled following Todd's passing. Shortly thereafter, known video game journalist [[Jason Schreier]] refuted Jeter's claims and that the game was still being worked on.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Justin |date=2026-04-25 |title='Marvel's Spider-Man 2' Almost Led to an Insomniac Venom Game |url=https://gizmodo.com/marvels-spider-man-2-almost-led-to-an-insomniac-venom-game-2000750715 |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Gizmodo |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Franzese |first=Tomas |date=2026-04-25 |title=Conflicting claims leave Spider-Man fans unsure if a Venom video game is in development |url=https://www.polygon.com/venom-video-game-insomniac-rumors/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Polygon.com |language=en}}</ref>

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