Insomniac hackers release 1.3 million files covering Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and beyond
The ransomware group that hacked Spider-Man 2developer Insomniac Games on Dec. 12 has followed through on its threat to release the stolen data if it didn’t get paid. The group, Rhysida, has posted 1.67 terabytes of data spanning 1.3 million files on its darknet site. The data includes footage and files from Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game, as well as the studio’s release slate for the next 12 years, sensitive commercial and strategy documents, Slack screenshots, and personnel files.
According to Cyber Daily, which was in contact with Rhysida via email, only 98% of the full data set was uploaded, with the remaining files having been sold. Rhysida had been looking for for at least 50 bitcoin, or $2 million, when it tried to auction the data.
It’s a devastating breach, perhaps even more impactful than last year’s Grand Theft Auto 6 hack. It’s certainly broader in scope. The files, which are being widely shared and discussed on sites like Reddit and Imgur, include the full plot and cast of Wolverine, as well as gameplay and animation videos, game files, and design documents for the unreleased Marvel game. But they go much further into Insomniac’s future plans and the strategy of its owner, Sony Interactive Entertainment, too.
The studio’s projected slate through 2035 is laid out in multiple presentations, including future Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank games, a new intellectual property launch, and the apparent extension of Wolverine into an ongoing series of X-Men games. There are also plans for a suite of online games based on Insomniac’s Marvel superhero properties. (These planning documents may be out of date or subject to change.)
Elsewhere, there are details of the terms of Insomniac’s publishing agreement with
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