The Sony-owned game development powerhouse, Insomniac Games, found itself ensnared in an alleged ransomware attack this week, marking the biggest gaming data breach of 2023. The Insomniac Games data leak reportedly contained a dump of staggering 1.67 terabytes of sensitive data, including future projects and gaming models.
The compromised information also includes assets and story spoilers from unreleased games, a roadmap of upcoming titles, internal company communications, personal data of employees, such as passport scans and compensation figures, and much more.
One of the key details leaked in the alleged Insomniac Games cyberattack is the gameplay, characters, and voice artists in the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine video game.
Rhysida Ransomware Asserts Insomniac Games Data Leak
The ransomware group, Rhysida, specifically targeted Insomniac Games due to its status as a prominent and successful studio, making it a perfect candidate for substantial monetary gain.
The ransom demanded amounted to $2 million, a demand that most organizations would back out from. The Cyber Express had previously reported the initial Insomniac Games breach last week, shedding light on the severity of the situation.
The Trend Trackers Hub on X, a micro-blogging platform, shared a revealing video showcasing the first alleged gameplay footage of Marvel’s Wolverine. Notably, the leaked information extended beyond the Wolverine title, unraveling a comprehensive list of the studio’s planned projects with release timelines:
- Marvel’s Venom – 2025
- Marvel’s Wolverine – 2026
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 – 2028
- Ratchet and Clank – 2029
- X-men – 2030
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Marvel’s [Additional Titles]
Marvel’s Wolverine Video Game Leak and Other Sensitive Data
Furthermore, the leaked data unveiled plans for PC ports of Spider-Man 3. The Wolverine video game leak allegedly consisted of cast members, and voice actors, including Krizia Bajos as Jean Grey, Liam McIntyre as Wolverine, and Troy Baker as Sinister.
While these revelations are hyping the Marvel fans, their authenticity remains unverified. Despite numerous attempts to seek clarification from Insomniac Games, no official statement or response has been issued at the time of writing, leaving the claims surrounding the Insomniac Games breach in a state of uncertainty.
The leaked footage of Marvel’s Wolverine video game hints at an expansive open-world setting with innovative gaming mechanics. Notably, the introduction of the in-game ability called “Imagine” allows the main character to relive specific moments from their memory.
Other leaked abilities include the use of “smell,” a nod to the Wolverine franchise where the character relies on a heightened sense of smell to locate people, memories, and locations.
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