Ethan Crossfield 
Insomniac Games’ long-rumored Marvel’s Venom spin-off may still be moving forward. The project was absent from its expected 2025 window, but a new report claims it remains in active development, giving fans fresh reason to believe the game has not been abandoned.
What happened to Marvel’s Venom?
Marvel’s Venom first emerged through the major Insomniac data breach in 2023. The leaked project roadmap reportedly listed it as a spin-off connected to the studio’s Marvel’s Spider-Man series, with a planned release target of 2025. That date passed without an announcement, leading many observers to assume the project had been canceled.
According to leaker NateTheHate, however, the game is still in development at Insomniac. No announcement date or revised launch window was provided, so the report confirms only the project’s reported status—not when players might see it.
The game’s position in Insomniac’s wider lineup may also have changed. The studio has been focused on Marvel’s Wolverine, and the original roadmap was created before development priorities and schedules could shift. A reboot or delay remains possible.
Why the Venom spin-off matters
Venom was one of the central figures in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, where the character made a major impression on players. A standalone game would give Insomniac room to explore Venom from a protagonist’s perspective while expanding the wider Spider-Man universe between mainline releases.
Fans have also speculated that the project could draw from the Lethal Protector era of the comics, although no story details have been confirmed. The concept would fit the character’s shift from villain to antihero, but it is still only a fan theory rather than an announced creative direction.
The project’s status became more confusing after Miles Morales voice actor Nadji Jeter reportedly said a Venom game had been canceled following the death of Venom voice actor Tony Todd. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier later disputed that claim. With neither the game nor its cancellation officially confirmed, the latest report provides the clearest positive update so far.
What to watch next
The most important signal will be whether Insomniac or Marvel Games acknowledges the project after Marvel’s Wolverine launches. The studio’s leaked plans reportedly included Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 for 2028, a new Ratchet & Clank game for 2029, and Marvel’s X-Men for 2030. Those targets may have changed, but they show how crowded Insomniac’s schedule could be.
A Venom release in 2027 has been suggested as a possible bridge between Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, similar to the role Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales played between the first two games. That timing is speculation, not a confirmed plan. Until an official reveal arrives, fans should treat both the game’s release window and its reported scope as uncertain.
Key takeaways for fans
- A new leak claims Marvel’s Venom is still in active development at Insomniac.
- The project’s reported 2025 release window passed without an official announcement.
- Cancellation rumors have been disputed, but Insomniac has not confirmed the game publicly.
- The game could connect Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, though that role remains unverified.
Expert View
The encouraging part of this leak is not the rumored release timing but the possibility that Insomniac has preserved a Venom project despite its shifting roadmap. Venom is a strong candidate for a focused spin-off because the character already has audience recognition and a clear connection to Spider-Man 2. Still, fans should resist treating the leaked schedule as a promise. Until Insomniac reveals the game, its existence may be more credible than its intended release plan.
