Insomniac Games, the developers behind the popular PlayStation 5 Spider-Man games, have been teasing their next project and fans are buzzing with excitement. While they are currently focused on their upcoming Wolverine game, it's clear that they have something Spider-Man related in the works. Many are speculating that it could be a sequel to the highly successful Spider-Man 2, which not only sold well but also left fans with several hints for a potential follow-up.
This speculation is further fueled by a recent social media post from one of the motion capture artists for Spider-Man himself. Ben Jordan, who provided motion capture for the character in the 2022 remaster of the first game and in Spider-Man 2, posted a photo of himself in mocap gear on his Instagram. But what caught everyone's attention was the classic web shooter pose he was making with his hand, accompanied by a cheeky comment that read, "If you know, you know" and a spider emoji.
Although the post has since been deleted, it has been saved by fans on other social media platforms. And with Jordan's only credits being on Insomniac's Spider-Man games, it's safe to assume that he is teasing something related to the popular web-slinger. Some are even speculating that Spider-Man 3 could be the next game after Wolverine, as it lines up with a leaked release schedule from a 2023 hacking incident.
This schedule placed Wolverine for a fall 2026 release, with Spider-Man 3 following in fall 2028. However, plans could have changed since then and it's possible that Jordan is reprising his role for a different project. There were also mentions of a Venom spin-off and an X-Men game in the leaked schedule, but it's unclear if they are still in the works.
Some believe that Spider-Man could make an appearance in the Venom spin-off, while others are wondering if Spider-Man 3 will be a PlayStation 6 exclusive or not. The new console is expected to launch in 2027, but it's also rumored to be quite expensive. So, making Spider-Man 3 a cross-gen release for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 6 might be a better option for sales.
Fans are divided on whether they would buy a PlayStation 6 just for Spider-Man 3 or if they would prefer a cross-gen release. Some are even hoping for a delay in the PlayStation 6 release so that Spider-Man 3 can also be enjoyed on PlayStation 5. It's an exciting time for Spider-Man fans, and we can't wait to see what Insomniac Games has in store for us.