Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is one of the most anticipated games of 2023, being released exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Being developed by the reputable Insomniac Games,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2serves as a sequel to 2018’s critically acclaimedMarvel’s Spider-Manand its spin-offSpider-Man: Miles Morales, and continues the journey of both Peter and Miles as they don their spider-masks and fight crime in New York City. The game is set to release June 15, 2025 and has received multiple trailers showcasing its plot, characters and gameplay. The expectations fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2are at an all-time high after a demo was also released during the PlayStation Showcase in May which revealed many new details about the game
On top of having excellent visuals, gameplay and story, one of the best feats of the firstSpider-Mangame was the inclusion of multiple big villains which made its narrative thoroughly intriguing.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2also features new and more dangerous villainsfor the Spider-Men to take on. However, one villain is most likely going to stand out as the final boss of the story.
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Villains Set to Feature in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
The firstSpider-Mangame featured many powerful iconic enemies looking to ruin Peter, such as Kingpin, Electro,Mister Negative, Scorpion, and Rhino to name a few, however the biggest and baddest of them all turned to be none other than Peter’s mentor and close friend Doctor Octavius, also known as Doctor Octopus. While the Green Goblin and Venom, two of Spider-Man’s most iconic enemies, did not make a full appearance in the first game, their presence was still teased, and it was heavily implied that Norman Osborn could still become the Green Goblin, while Harry Osborn may be the new Venom.
So far, fans have received confirmation on three major villains set to take center stage inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. First up is the Lizard, also known as Dr. Curt Connors, revealed in the gameplay demo during PlayStation’s showcase. The second isKraven the Hunterwho, in search of a worthy hunt, is set to make his way to New York City. And last but not least is Venom, whose appearance as a major villain inSpider-Man 2was teased in the final moments of the first game as well asMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s first teaser trailer.
Why Venom is Probably The Final Boss In Spider-Man 2
While Kraven the Hunter and The Lizard are great villains in their own right, they do not compare to Venom’s significance in theSpider-Mancanon. Moreover, the first game hooked fans up with its narrative by creating emotional tension between Peter Parker and Doctor Octavius, whose eventual fall into villainy asDoctor Octopusserved as a very powerful moment in the game. There is a high chance thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2will be looking to recreate the same magic by making its final boss one of Spider-Man’s closest friends, which in this case is Harry Osborn, being teased as the Venom. After all,Miles Moralesalready did the same thing by pitting Miles against one of his dearest friends.
Usually, it’s Eddie Brock that hosts the Venom symbiote; however, the ending of the first game suggested that in this iteration of the Spider-Man universe, Harry Osborn is the one that comes into contact with the alien symbiote as a result of his father’s experimental treatment for Harry’s illness. As Peter’s best friend, Harry’s character and his eventual reveal as the Venom will have a heavy impact on Peter and Miles, and their face-off is bound to be one with high stakes involved. Thus, it makes perfect sense forSpider-Man 2to featureVenom as its final boss.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2launches on October 20 for the PlayStation 5.
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