Insomniac Hiring Fuels PS5 X-Men Game Reports

Insomniac Games is seeking a Staff Hero Designer for an unannounced project. The listing does not name the game, but its duties have prompted speculation that the role could be linked to the studio’s rumored X-Men title for PlayStation 5.

The position covers combat, traversal and the “3Cs”: camera, character and controls. The listing also mentions enemy artificial intelligence, mini-bosses and large-scale boss encounters.

The job description refers to multiple heroes with different abilities, powers and combat styles. It also mentions an “Ally” system that could allow players to control more than one hero, although the number of playable characters and how the system would work are unknown.

Insomniac has not confirmed that the position is connected to an X-Men game. The project could be another Marvel title, and the listing does not provide a release date, story details or confirmed platforms.

Reports of an Insomniac X-Men game emerged in 2023 after leaked information described several possible future projects. The studio was reportedly planning multiple Marvel games through 2032, including an X-Men title. Insomniac has not officially announced the game.

Marvel’s Wolverine launched for PlayStation 5 on Sept. 15, 2026, and is available on the console. The hiring listing appeared after the game’s release, but no connection between the two projects has been confirmed.