Summary
The recent leaks suffered by Insomniac Games show that the studio was once planning to release a sequel toSunset Overdrive, but the project was eventually canceled.Sunset Overdriveis one of the most underrated games released by Insomniac Games, and it eveninspired some mechanics in games likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, so gamers will be sad to discover its development was abandoned.
The originalSunset Overdrivewas released for Xbox One back in 2014, way before Insomniac Games was acquired by Sony in 2019. WhileSunset Overdrivereceived positive reviewsand an average of 81 on Metacritic, it failed to become a huge hit, selling only 1.9 million units. This number could be fine for a small studio, but it is dwarfed in comparison to the sales of theSpider-Mangames, for example.
Now, information from the Insomniac leaks shows thatSunset Overdrive 2was in development once, but was canceled. In a screenshot that shows the codenames used to talk about different projects, the developers cite the sequel ofSunset Overdriveas “i19,” also known as Project Ivy. Unfortunately, there is no official information so far that explains why the game was canceled. However, it’s not very hard to speculate. The original game did not sell very well, and other parts of the leak also explain that Microsoft had the rights to publish two sequels forSunset Overdrive, as well as DLC and ports. So, the project would not be feasible anymore since the studio was acquired by Sony.
Canceled Insomniac Games List
Another big sequel that was canceled by Insomniac Games wasResistance 4. Reportedly,Resistance 4was pitched to Sonyback in 2021, but the idea was rejected by the publisher. Other canceled games that appear in the documents include minor titles such asStockBots,Tap Samurai,Winning Hand, and a multiplayerSpider-Mangame calledSpider-Man: The Great Web.
According to the leaks,Insomniac Games has five games planned right now, includingVenom,Wolverine,Spider-Man 3, aRatchet and Clankgame, andX-Men, which are all planned to be released between 2025 to 2030. Considering how successful bothSpider-Mangames have been, it’s natural that the company is focusing on the Marvel universe, but it’s still sad for long-time fans ofSunset Overdrivethat there are not many chances they will play a sequel to the classic title anytime soon.
Sunset Overdrive
WHERE TO PLAY
Don’t miss the single-player campaign from the game that IGN awarded Best Xbox One Game of 2014, the game that Polygon rated 9 out of 10, and the game that Eurogamer calls “a breath of fresh air.” In Sunset Overdrive, the year is 2027 and Sunset City is under siege. A contaminated energy drink has transformed most of the population into toxic mutants. For many it’s the end of the world, but for you it’s a dream come true. Your old boss? Dead. Your boring job? Gone. Transform the open-world into your tactical playground by grinding, vaulting and wall-running across the city while using a devastating, unconventional arsenal. With hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable special abilities, Sunset Overdrive rewrites the rules of traditional shooters and delivers an explosive, irreverent, stylish, and totally unique adventure.Embrace the chaos of Sunset City through a hyper-colorful, post-apocalyptic single-player campaign and two bonus expansions, Mystery of Mooil Rig and Dawn of the Rise of the Fallen Machines. Outgun crazed mutants, homicidal robots, and villainous thugs on your journeys with the included Weapons Pack.
