Summary
While Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2ensured that some of both the main and side stories contained hints and mentions of popular Marvel characters, there is still much more left to be desired in this region. Given thelack of cameos or appearancesfrom some of New York City’s heroes in all three of Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Mantitles, fans expect an eventual future DLC to change this.
As Insomniac’s focus has now moved towardthe development ofMarvel’s Wolverine, it is becoming increasingly likely for other heroes to gradually be implemented within their Marvel universe, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2could be the perfect area to start.
5Doctor Strange
Spider-Man and Doctor StrangeBecome Allies in Comics and Movies
While many fans held onto the hope of Stephen Strange’s appearance during Miles Morales' encounter with Black Cat, they may have to wait just a little longer. With the presence of the Sanctum Sanctorum inMarvel’s Spider-Man(2018) and its current sequel doubling down with an entire quest dedicated to the character, it appears as though the next step may be his full presence on screen with the Spider-Men.
Given the power of the PlayStation 5 and the examples of portal travel seen in bothMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andRatchet and Clank Rift Apart, both by Insomniac, an additional DLC would satisfy players across the board if Doctor Strange finally encounters Peter and Miles. With hints toward the multiverse with some of the Spider-Bots widespread across the map referencing theAcross The Spider-Versemovie, Insomniac could find a way to involve New York’s magician in affairs.
4Wong
Wong Has Featured In A Plethora Of MCU Movies
In the event of Stephen Strange’s omission, Wong would more than likely be the next in line to cross paths with Peter or Miles. Given the level of busy work between Strange and Wong of far more serious threats, it would make much more sense for neither of the two characters to be present or active during the events ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2and Venom’s chaos.
With the note left off by Wong after he attempts to find Martin Liusing the Wand of Watoomb, Insomniac could be hinting at either a DLC or a new title entirely that will involve Wong’s presence, including the potential of interiors within the Sanctum Sanctorum. This would further help to open up the potential of more crossover characters and references to other current Marvel media, especiallyAcross The Spider-Verse.
3Daredevil
Both Peter Parker & Matt MurdockHave Been Allied Within Several Comics
InMarvel’s Spider-Man(2018), among many of the Marvel character references, fans were excited to see the ‘Nelson And Murdock Attorneys At Law’ sign when traversing through the city. With its sequel, fans were quick to notice that this sign was still within its same region, but no longer maintained the writing suggesting lawyer Matt Murdock may be in full focus of his life as New York’s Daredevil.
Given the strong relationship between Spider-Man and Matt Murdock in the comics and most recently the MCU inSpider-Man: No Way Home, fans have been awaiting the pair’s alliance in Insomniac’s games. While a futurestandaloneDaredevilgameis most certainly still possible afterMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s director Bryan Intihar told fans to stay tuned after discussing Daredevil’s references, Matt Murdock may very well have a debut appearance in a DLC.
2Carnage
Spider-Man and Carnage Once Joined Sides To Take Down Venom
With Peter Parker’s side quest inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2centering around Yuri Watanabe, known as Wraith, and the hunt against The Flame, fans witnessed hints toward Carnage. With Cletus Kasady getting his hands on the Symbiote, never to be seen again throughout the rest of the game, there is a huge possibility for the character to reappear as Carnage within a DLC.
Considering the post-game content, including some Symbiote-infected civilians still left terrorizing New York, theinclusion of Carnagewould be befitting and could aid in completing the entire Symbiote and Venom storyline inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, while leaving room for new villains to be front and center in the eventual third installment.
1Wolverine
Wolverine and Peter Parker Have BothClashed in Previous Spider-Man Games
If there is any character that is set to be a major inclusion in Insomniac’s Marvel games, it is Wolverine. Considering the upcoming release ofMarvel’s Wolverinecurrently in development and fans awaiting what is next for the Spider-Men, a DLC that either draws massive hints at Logan or even features the character would be a perfect segway into the brand-new title.
While both Peter and Miles can still meet Logan inMarvel’s Wolverine, fans will certainly grasp at the possibility sooner rather than later so as to finally gain an insight into what the title will contain. SinceMarvel’s Spider-Man(2018) containedthree different DLCsfor players to enjoy, fans are expecting the same to be done for its sequel. These have the potential to double down on previous renditions by increasing the number of DLCs or the length of each, making more room for characters such as Wolverine to make their debut within Insomniac’s growing Marvel universe.
