Recent reports have shed light on the much-discussed Venom game for PS5 by Insomniac Games, detailing its storyline and projected release timeline. Should the rumors prove accurate, fans eager for the Venom spin-off may find themselves waiting longer than initially anticipated.
Venom Character in Game
The standalone Venom title was hinted at with a playable segment featuring the character in 2023’s Spider-Man 2 and was fully revealed following a significant breach at Insomniac in late 2023. According to current leaks, the Venom game is designed to act as a bridge between Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, similar to how Spider-Man: Miles Morales functioned between the original titles. Additionally, voice actor Tony Todd, who portrayed Venom in Spider-Man 2, mentioned that most of his recorded lines were not included in the game.
Potential Release Date for Insomniac’s Venom Game
While earlier leaks suggested a 2025 launch for the Venom game, with the year rapidly winding down, it’s becoming increasingly likely that Insomniac has postponed its release. Concerns about the game’s potential cancellation have circulated as well. Fortunately, recent reports from MP1ST indicate that Venom is actively being developed at Insomniac, though the timeline remains uncertain. Insomniac may prioritize Wolverine, expected to launch in 2026, suggesting a more probable release window for Venom might be around 2027.
Playable Venom Screenshot
Furthermore, reports suggest that the protagonist of the Venom storyline will be Eddie Brock, the symbiote’s original host in the comics. Insomniac appears to aim for a closer fidelity to the original comics, although Eddie Brock has yet to be officially presented in this Spider-Man universe. It will be intriguing to see how the developers approach his introduction, especially as his design in the game is expected to reflect the comics more accurately—with short blonde hair, possibly facial hair, a pronounced jawline, and a robust physique—contrasting with portrayals by Tom Hardy and Topher Grace.
Characters Expected to Appear in the Venom Game
Lastly, Cletus Kasady’s Carnage, who was hinted at in a side quest of Spider-Man 2, will likely feature as Venom’s principal adversary. Additionally, it is rumored that Anti-Venom will also make an appearance in the game, depicted as the more monstrous, comic-accurate version, unlike the symbiote suit adapted for Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2. Eddie Brock will presumably regain control over Anti-Venom during the game’s narrative.
As always with rumors, fans are advised to consider this information cautiously, particularly concerning story elements that may evolve throughout the game’s development. However, the potential incorporation of Eddie Brock into Insomniac’s Spider-Man universe seems promising, given the rich narrative potential it offers.
