Marvel’s Venom Leak Reveals Eddie Brock, New Areas, Brutal Combat, and Carnage Mechanics

New alleged details about Marvel’s Venom, the rumored standalone project from Insomniac Games, have surfaced online, offering a glimpse at the game's protagonist, combat system, world, and relationship between Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote.

The project itself is reportedly still in development, according to recent insider claims, although Insomniac and Sony have yet to officially announce the game.

The latest leak should therefore be treated cautiously, especially since one recent Reddit post claiming to come from an Insomniac developer was later admitted by its author to be fabricated.

Eddie Brock Could Finally Become Venom

According to the alleged leak, Eddie Brock will serve as the host of Venom in the upcoming game.

This would represent a major departure from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, where Insomniac deliberately created a different interpretation of Venom rather than using Eddie Brock as the host.

The leaked information also claims that Eddie and the symbiote will have a relationship based more on coexistence and cooperation than outright control, with Eddie remaining largely in charge while Venom acts as a powerful partner.

A Bigger New York to Explore

The game could also expand beyond the areas players are familiar with from previous Insomniac Spider-Man titles.

According to the leak, the Bronx and Staten Island will become explorable areas, potentially giving Venom a considerably larger environment to navigate.

This would also fit with previous leaked information suggesting that Insomniac has been considering a larger standalone Venom experience rather than simply reusing the same map from Spider-Man 2. Earlier leaked documents had already mentioned a Venom spin-off and an expanded New York setting.

More Brutal Combat

Combat is reportedly being designed around Venom's physical strength and aggressive fighting style.

The leaked details mention new grabbing mechanics and finishers, allowing Venom to seize enemies and perform powerful finishing attacks. Other leaked information also describes grabs, lunges, and tendril-based abilities as major parts of the combat system.

Carnage's enemies could also introduce a unique threat by being able to infect Venom. Players would reportedly need to perform a Perfect Parry to prevent or remove the infection before it causes significant damage.

A More Personal Relationship Between Eddie and Venom

Perhaps the most interesting detail concerns the relationship between Eddie and the symbiote.

Rather than presenting Venom as a force that simply takes control of its host, the alleged game would focus on the two characters working together, creating a relationship based on mutual cooperation.

This interpretation could give Insomniac an opportunity to explore Eddie and Venom as two distinct characters with their own motivations rather than treating the symbiote as merely a source of superpowers.

How Long Could the Game Be?

The leaked information reportedly puts the main experience at around 15 to 18 hours, although there is currently no reliable confirmation of the game's actual length.

With the Venom project still unannounced, players will have to wait for Insomniac or Sony to provide official information before any of these details can be considered confirmed.

For now, the biggest takeaway is that Marvel’s Venom is reportedly still in development, while the latest leak paints a picture of a darker, more aggressive experience centered around Eddie Brock and his relationship with the symbiote.