PlayStation first-party studio Insomniac Games has reportedly been hit by a ransomware attack, revealing a possible early look at Marvel’s Wolverine.
Cyber Daily reports that the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 developer has been hit by an attack from ransomware operator Rhysida. The ransomware gang has shared limited data online that appears to back its claim, including what appears to be footage from the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine.
The ransomware gang’s proof-of-hack includes a screenshots and character art related to other Marvel characters that may be featured in Marvel’s Wolverine. Additionally, passport scans of Insomniac employees, including a recent Disney hire who was laid off by the developer two months ago, have also been shared. Personal documents of Yuri Lowenthal, the voice actor for Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man series, are also among the materials. Internal emails and signed confidential documents are also presented as part of the proof-of-hack.
The aforementioned possible screenshots from Marvel’s Wolverine can be seen below.
The Rhysida gang has given Insomniac a seven-day ultimatum before releasing the complete data set. Concurrently, they are conducting an auction for the data, starting at 50 bitcoins, equivalent to just over US$2 million. “With just 7 days on the clock, seize the opportunity to bid on exclusive, unique, and impressive data,” stated Rhysida on its leak site. “Open your wallets and be ready to buy exclusive data. We sell only to one hand, no reselling, you will be the only owner!”
Recently, concept artist Hung Nguy’s ArtStation profile had indicated that Marvel’s Wolverine is expected to be available on store shelves in 2024. This information aligns with insights from Jeff Grubb, a reputable source in the gaming industry. Grubb shared on a previous episode of GiantBomb’s Game Mess Mornings that Marvel’s Wolverine is anticipated to have an M for mature rating, with a targeted release within the Fall 2024 timeframe. Hoever, he added that internal discussions at Insomniac Games hinted at the possibility of a delay to the year 2025.
