In December 2023, the gaming world was rocked by a terabyte-sized leak at Insomniac Games, the acclaimed studio behind the recent Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This cyberattack resulted in the unauthorized release of some very confidential data, unveiling critical information about their future projects, including the much anticipated Spider-Man 3, which is expected to be released in 2028.
Immediately after this incident, there has been a rumor circulating that suggests that the build for Spider-Man 3 has been leaked and is available for public download. But how much truth is there to these claims? Let’s find out!
Has Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 Build Been Leaked?
The supposed leak of the Spider-Man 3 build appears to be a false alarm, according to recent reports. This has been corroborated by several Reddit users who, after examining the leaked data, found no downloadable build file.
Reddit user, u/_zVISCERAL_, in his Reddit post explains that as of right now, the alleged build .exe file contains nothing but leftover files from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Therefore, Insomniac’s plans for Spider-Man 3 seems to remain a secret for now.
The rumor about the leaked build of Spider-Man 3 began circulating on December 22nd after a post by X/Twitter user named McMistrzYT. This user claimed to have made an interesting discovery while scrutinizing the leaked data. According to their post, an early version of the game is supposedly accessible for download.
However, they also noted that the download speed for this build was extremely slow. This could potentially explain the absence of consistent reports regarding the continents of the alleged leaked build.
While the leaked build being a false alarm might be disappointing for many fans that were hoping to get an early sneak peek into Insomniac’s future plans for Spider-Man 3, it’s crucial to remember that significant development on the next Spider-Man game is unlikely at this stage, given its release is scheduled five years from now.
Speculation within the fan community suggests that the absence of a more developed build could be due to Insomniac Games focusing their resources on other imminent releases, most notably Marvel’s Wolverine.
Is It Safe To Download The Insomniac Leak?
The forbidden fruit of leaked games can be tempting, but it can also get you into potential trouble. Therefore, we’d strongly advise against downloading the leaked data from Insomniac Games. Trust us; you don’t want to end up with a DMCA notice.
Yes, there have been multiple reports of people getting a DMCA notice from their ISPs for downloading the leaked developmental build of the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine. If you don’t know what a DMCA notice is, it’s a document that basically asks you to remove the copyrighted material or to potentially face legal consequences.
What Do We Know About Spider-Man 3 So Far?
While the recent leaks didn’t provide any concrete insights into Spider-Man 3, we’re not entirely in the dark. Here’s a roundup of what we know so far:
- Spider-Man 3 features new villains. The game is expected to deliver a compelling storyline that is expected to revolve around the emergence of Green Goblin and the continuation of the Symbiote saga involving Venom and Carnage.
- The game is currently in development. Reports suggest that Insomniac Games is concurrently developing the third installment of Spider-man alongside other projects like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine.
- It might be launched for the next console. While not officially confirmed, there are predictions that the game might be released around 2028, possibly for PS6.
Final Thoughts
Since many of the Insomniac games are not due for release anytime soon, data miners haven’t been able to extract much information on most of the titles. Despite this, the gaming community remains abuzz with speculation and anticipation about what Insomniac has in store for Spider-Man 3. If you’ve any predictions for the upcoming Spider-Man game, do let us know in the comments below!