Following a ransomware attack, Insomniac Games’ future was laid bare for the internet to see. Everything from in-development games to the firm’s internal roadmap and employee information was released.
Released in 2014, Sunset Overdrive was a quirky and adventurous Xbox and PC exclusive game co-developed by Insomniac Games. It was received positively by gamers worldwide
It was revealed that Sunset Overdrive netted Insomniac Games just $567 in profit since its release.
The development of Sunset Overdrive cost $42,682,135. The game sold 1,898,433 units for a total of $49,737,133.
After costs were divided between Insomniac Games and co-developer Blind Squirrel Games, Insomniac made a total of $567 from Sunset Overdrive’s entire lifecycle.
The situation highlights that a game typically needs to sell exorbitant amounts for the development studio to recoup what it invests in creating it. This could be why Insomniac Games pivoted to being a Marvel studio.
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