Insomniac Games, the acclaimed studio behind Marvel’s Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank, once pitched a fourth installment in the Resistance franchise to Sony, but the idea was ultimately rejected. The revelation came from Insomniac’s founder and CEO, Ted Price, who discussed the scrapped proposal during an appearance on Kinda Funny Gamescast. The Resistance series, a beloved first-person shooter franchise that debuted on the PlayStation 3, has been dormant since the release of Resistance 3 in 2011.
During the interview, Price confirmed that Insomniac had presented a pitch for Resistance 4, but it was not greenlit by Sony. “We did pitch that one,” he said, emphasizing that the concept had strong potential. However, due to market conditions and timing, the project never came to fruition. Price did not elaborate on the specific reasons behind Sony’s decision, but it suggests that the publisher may not have seen a viable opportunity for the franchise in today’s gaming landscape.
While Resistance was once a key part of PlayStation’s exclusive shooter lineup, the gaming industry has shifted significantly since its heyday. With the dominance of live-service titles, battle royales, and major single-player experiences like The Last of Us and God of War, Sony’s focus has largely moved away from traditional first-person shooters. Additionally, Insomniac has been deeply involved in the highly successful Spider-Man series and other major projects, which may have made a Resistance revival less of a priority.
Despite the rejection of Resistance 4, fans of the franchise still hold out hope for a return, whether through a remake, remaster, or even a completely new entry from another PlayStation studio. As Sony continues to explore new gaming opportunities, it remains to be seen whether the Resistance series will ever make a comeback or remain a nostalgic relic of the PlayStation 3 era.
