Insomniac's Latest Job Listing Hints at Early Development of Marvel's Spider-Man 3

A recent job posting at Insomniac Games suggests the studio is in the early stages of production on Marvel's Spider-Man 3. This follows the immense success of previous Spider-Man titles and leaves plenty of narrative threads from 2023's Spider-Man 2 ripe for exploration in a sequel. While Insomniac has confirmed Spider-Man 3's existence, details remain scarce.

Speculation surrounding Marvel's Spider-Man 3 has been rampant, fueled by leaks from a data breach several months after Spider-Man 2's release. These leaks hinted at new character introductions within the Insomniac universe, though a release date is likely still years away.

A newly advertised position for a Senior UX Researcher offers a significant clue. The listing specifies the researcher will lead research on a AAA title, requiring a three-month stint at Insomniac's Burbank UX Lab for a project already in early production.

Is Spider-Man 3 the Mystery Project?

Considering previous leaks, Marvel's Spider-Man 3 is the most likely candidate. Marvel's Wolverine, also under development at Insomniac, is reportedly progressing smoothly despite challenges. Rumors of a Venom-centric spin-off/sequel to Spider-Man 2, potentially releasing this year, make it less probable that that project is in such early development stages.

This leaves either Spider-Man 3 or a rumored new Ratchet and Clank title slated for 2029. Given Insomniac's current focus on expanding its Marvel universe, Spider-Man 3 appears the more plausible option, though this remains speculation. Regardless, the confirmation of a new game in early production is exciting news for PlayStation enthusiasts.