We’re tracking a fresh whisper from the industry: Insomniac is allegedly still developing Marvel's Venom, per a new write-up at Push Square that cites the well-known leaker NatetheHate2. Take this with a pinch of salt — but if true, it’s a development that could reshape Sony’s Marvel-heavy slate.
What Was Reported
According to Push Square, NatetheHate2 — a leaker who has a track record of outing multiple projects — claims that Insomniac is “very much still beavering away” on a previously rumoured Marvel's Venom spin-off. The report reiterates that word of a Venom title first appeared in the infamous Insomniac leak, where the project was listed on a roadmap of upcoming releases.
Push Square notes that timelines have shifted since that initial leak, and that NatetheHate2 says he doesn’t know when the project will be announced. The piece also references Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who reportedly ruled out rumours that the title had been cancelled earlier in the year.
The Source & Credibility
NatetheHate2 is presented as a dependable industry snoop by Push Square, with the outlet reminding readers that the leaker has accurately outed a number of projects over time. That track record is the main reason this rumour is being treated with interest rather than being dismissed outright.
At the same time, Push Square includes caution: NatetheHate2 did not provide an announcement date, and other details remain thin. We’re therefore flagging this as an unconfirmed report — allegedly true, perhaps, but still unverified by official sources.
What Push Square Added
The Push Square writer offered a personal expectation that the project could be cross-gen between PS5 and the next PlayStation platform, and even floated the idea that it might act like a launch-style title — an opinion framed explicitly as the outlet’s own. Those lines are speculative and should not be read as confirmed plans by Insomniac or Sony.
What It Could Mean
If Insomniac is indeed continuing work on Marvel's Venom, several implications follow — again, if true. First, the project would appear to remain on Sony’s internal roadmap despite timeline shifts and previous uncertainty. Second, the involvement of a high-profile studio like Insomniac would suggest the title is being treated as a major effort rather than a small side project.
There’s also the question of market appetite. Push Square ran a reader poll asking if fans would buy Marvel's Venom. The results they published were: “Hell yeah, I'll be there day one” 48%, “Probably, assuming it's good” 27%, “Maybe, I'd need more info” 12%, “Nah, I'm starting to get Marvel fatigue” 10%, and “No chance, these games don't appeal” 3% — out of 647 votes. That split shows sizable enthusiasm alongside a meaningful slice of scepticism.
Finally, the report highlights why Sony might not be talking about Venom publicly right now: Push Square points out that Sony’s marketing efforts are currently focused on Marvel's Wolverine. For more on how Sony has been handling first-party communications, our earlier coverage of Sony digs into internal policy shifts that could help explain restraint around unannounced projects.
Why This Matters
Even as a rumour, the notion that Insomniac still has Marvel's Venom on its slate is notable. The title was first spotted in an internal roadmap leak, and the addition of fresh corroboration from a leaker with prior hits makes this story worth watching — if only to see whether Sony or Insomniac will confirm anything.
There’s also the broader Marvel angle to consider. Sony’s push into licensed superhero games is a recurring theme, and other Marvel-adjacent reports — such as chatter around Marvel Tokon in our trophy-list coverage — show the company remains heavily invested in licensed content. If Marvel's Venom is real and being actively developed, it would reinforce that direction.
We’re following this closely. For now, treat the claim that Insomniac is “still working” on Marvel's Venom as an unconfirmed but plausible lead: allegedly true, coming from a leaker with a record, and backed up by a report that cites an industry veteran who reportedly dismissed cancellation rumours. We’ll update if/when official word arrives — until then, take this with a pinch of salt and an eager eye on future confirmation.
