Coming to the end of 2022, the future of Sony and PlayStation is something of a mystery.Horizon Forbidden Westhas some DLC and a VR companion game coming up, and thePlayStation VR2 will launch early in 2023. However, apart from a couple shows, the next year of first-party PlayStation releases is largely unknown. Sony held back on State of Plays and a PlayStation Showcase this year, devoting most of its State of Play broadcasts to third-party titles. While there are definitely some strong third-party efforts coming to the PlayStation 5, especially from Square Enix, there are many more rumors and uncertainties plaguing the major publisher’s lineup right now.
Out of Sony’s many studios, including Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Bend Studio, Sucker Punch, and the recently acquired Bluepoint Games, the one with the best-known upcoming slate is probablyInsomniac Games. This powerhouse game developer created the originalSpyro the Dragontrilogy and theRatchet & Clankseries. Having been acquired by Sony in 2019 after being mistaken as part of the company for most of its life,Insomniac Gamesis one of the publisher’s most prestigious studios right now. Having been entrusted with the highly acclaimed and massively popularMarvel’s Spider-Manseries, things are looking good for Insomniac Games heading into 2023.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine
Fans already know one thing coming from Insomniac at the end of 2023. First stated by a writer on the game and then confirmed in a holiday greeting from the studio itself,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will release in Fall 2023. Very little is known about the game so far, other than the fact thatPeter, Miles, Kraven the Hunter, and Venomwill feature. After how good the last two games have been, it’s a no-brainer that fans are looking forward to this release. More information should be doled out throughout the year, with major trailers appearing at Sony’s news events and the game getting a strong push during E3 2023.
The friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may not be the only Marvel hero appearing at Sony’s shows. Insomniac has proved itself to the point that it’s been entrusted with aWolverinegame as well. Video games focused on the clawed X-Man have been hit or miss, but many expect to seeMarvel’s Wolverineget the same star treatmentthat Insomniac gaveMarvel’s Spider-Man. The chances ofMarvel’s Wolverineactually releasing in 2023 are low, but the game could get a trailer at Sony’s E3 showing or a late summer PlayStation Showcase. Either way, it’s going to be the studio’s focus onceMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is out the door.
PC Ports
While they’re waiting,Spider-Manfans can try out the existing two games on PS4, PS5, or on PC. Patches will likely continue to release for bothMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesover the next few months, and new costumes might even be added. Miles is likely to get a new suit aroundSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s June 2023 release, though hisSpider-Man 2incarnation could get it instead.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will probably not come to PC for at least six months, but it andGod of War Ragnarokjoining Sony’s expanding PC initiative feel inevitable.
That brings up another Insomniac game rumored to be getting a PC port.Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apartwas found in the old NVIDIA GeForce NOW leaks, which have continuously been proven accurate. Among them, PlayStation-exclusive titles likeReturnal,Rift Apart, and several other games were listed.Returnal’s PC port has been announced, soRatchet & Clankand other PS5 launch window games likeDemon’s Soulsmay follow it at some point in 2023. It would mark the firstRatchet & Clankwith a native PC release, which would be a great milestone for bothInsomniac Gamesand interested PC gamers as a whole.
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