Insomniac Gameshas been on a hot streak lately, withSpider-Man: Miles MoralesandRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartlaunching only seven months apart from each other. With both games being well received amongst critics and fans, Insomniac is quicklybecoming Sony’s premier studio. It is not slowing down, either, as just yesterday the developer confirmed that it is getting to work on a multiplayer project.
While details onInsomniac’s multiplayer gameare scarce, as the studio is still hiring for some important positions, fans are curious about what it could be. Though a new IP is certainly a possibility, a lot of Insomniac’s existing franchises could work well in a co-op or multiplayer setting. Some would benefit more than others, though, so it will be interesting to see which (if any) are used. Regardless, here are the most intriguing possibilities for Insomniac’s multiplayer title.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man
While it would be a big change given that the first two entries were singleplayer focused,the nextMarvel’s Spider-Mangamefeaturing co-op would make sense. After all, Insomniac now has two playable Spider-Men, with both Miles Morales and Peter Parker having fleshed out movesets. As such, each player would have an equally entertaining Spider-Man to play as, complete with their own skills and costumes to wear. Teaming up during big fights could be a lot of fun, especially if two players could come together through combo finishers. Combining different gadgets could be enjoyable, too.
WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2would need to make sure that a co-op focus does not have a negative impact on the story, it is hard not to be interested in the possibilities. Being able to complete the open world’s side activities with a friend could make them feel a lot less repetitive, and just being able to swing with a partner would be exciting. While the series certainly does not need multiplayer, and would benefit the least from a co-op game, it could still be a lot of fun. With Insomniac able to double down on its two Spider-Men, and evenintroduce some other playable characters, there is potential for a multiplayer game in the future.
Ratchet and Clank
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s endingperfectly sets up a co-op game, as it has the exact same potential asMarvel’s Spider-Man. With Ratchet and Rivet, there are now two playable Lombaxes for gamers to control, and both will be working together in the next game. With each having a robotic companion as well as shared weapon inventories, the setup is there for a proper co-op adventure. Blasting through enemies and exploring a Lombax planet with a friend seems like a great setup for a game, and it makes sense given the series’ past co-op games.
TheRatchet and Clankseries has dabbled with co-op on two separate occasions. WhileRatchet and Clank: All 4 Onewas a decent outing,Ratchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assaultwas lacking overall. Regardless, it is clear that the series can be built around multiplayer, and Insomniac can finally nail the concept with a new game. A co-opRatchet and Clanksequel would also allow players to see Ratchet and Rivet interact more. The same can be said forClank and Kit, as the two share very few moments together inRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart. As such, Insomniac givingRatchet and Clankco-op a third try could be beneficial.
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Sunset Overdrive
WithSunset Overdrivetrademarked by Sonyrecently, and the social media account becoming active for the first time in years, the series making a comeback would make sense. While the original featured co-op play, a new entry could double down on the feature, making it the entire focus of the game. Being able to team up with a friend through all the story missions could be a lot of fun, and having the ability to combine attacks would be great. Leaning into the ridiculous weaponry of the original, Insomniac Games could add some team-up moves for each of the guns.
A co-op focused sequel works well with theSunset Overdriveuniverse, as the game does not take itself too seriously. While there is a chance that a game likeMarvel’s Spider-Mancould suffer from co-op, as it could distract from its narrative,aSunset Overdrivesequelcould thrive because of it. More references, jokes, and silly moments could come from having an additional player, all of which were important to the first game’s success. With the first game being all about over-the-top fun, grinding rails and fighting the OD alongside another player certainly fits with its tone.
Resistance
Finally, there is the possibility that this new game is a revival oftheResistanceseries. Dormant since 2011, it has been nearly a decade since players were fighting against the Chimera. With PlayStation currently lacking first person shooters, bringing backResistancecould help fill the void. A multiplayer focus makes sense too, as the franchise has already featured multiplayer in the original trilogy. Doubling down on this feature makes sense given the close association between shooters and multiplayer, and it would hardly be a surprising direction for a new game.
Obviously,Resistancewould benefit most from a multiplayer game, as anything happening with the franchise at all would be welcome. It could also make the series more appealing to Sony, as the company reportedly shot downaResistance 4pitchalready. Supposedly denied due to PlayStation having too many post-apocalyptic singleplayer games, moving towards online play could allowResistanceto live on. If it were to have a campaign, it could be entirely co-op, helping the newResistanceto further differentiate itself from other first party titles. If a new, online-onlyResistancegame turned out to be a success, it could continue to get support for years to come.
Other possible improvements including some deeper melee combat and the use ofRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartmechanicslike rifts and weapon firing modes. Assuming that the multiplayer is a hit, incorporating some competitive modes and a Seasonal format for free content could seeResistanceperforming better than ever before. Still,Resistanceis just one of many possibilities, as a lot of Insomniac’s most beloved franchises could work as multiplayer titles. With the game still early in development, it will likely be a while before fans learn what it actually is. For now, though,Insomniac Gamesfans have a lot to be excited about.
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