Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is out, and meaning we are able to discuss concerning the sport’s post-credits content material and the way the large PlayStation sequel appears to arrange some very fascinating, and really predictable, situations for future video games and DLC. So uh, we’re gonna do it.
However earlier than we go any additional, a giant ol’ spoiler warning is required. Severely, I’m about to brazenly talk about Spider-Man 2’s ending and post-credits scenes. For those who haven’t completed Insomniac’s newest PS5-exclusive open-world superhero motion sport but and don’t need any surprises ruined earlier than you attain the top your self, that is your final likelihood to show round. You possibly can at all times come again and browse this later! Solely scroll down if you’d like Spider-Man 2 spoiled, understood? Good. Okay, let’s go.
Spider-Man 2 wraps up like most superhero tales, with our heroes—Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Mary Jane Watson—saving the day, however not with out some sacrifices. After Peter Parker aka Spider-Man freed himself from the symbiote swimsuit, it re-joined with the dying Harry Osborn, finest good friend of Parker and MJ. From there, Venom was shaped, took again an alien MacGuffin that then let him unfold his symbiotic goo throughout NYC, and finally led to the citizenry being became symbiotic monsters. Issues received tough.
Ultimately, the Spider-Males and MJ work collectively and defeat the monsters, cease the invasion of New York, and Peter defeats Venom utilizing a cool new swimsuit. Nevertheless, within the course of, Harry practically dies and is now in a coma. Norman Osborn—Harry’s dad, wealthy CEO, and former mayor—may be very upset at Spider-Man and calls somebody inside his firm to ask them to convey him the “G-Serum.”
Norman Osborn visits Doc Ock
That leads us to our first post-credits scene, that includes an offended Norman Osborn visiting Dr. Otto Octavius aka Physician Octopus on the Raft—a jail for supervillains. Osborn has found out that the doc is aware of who Spider-Man is and Harry’s dad actually desires that data. When Osborn tells Octavius that the Spider-Males “ruined” his son, the villain says “good” and is pleased that Osborn is experiencing “loss.” (Doc Ock doesn’t like Norman Osborn, in case you forgot.)
Then, after Osborn asks him what he’s writing, the supervillain menacingly replies “The ultimate chapter.” That is ominous and in addition might be a reference to a controversial Spider-Man comics story arc that concerned Norman Osborn because the Inexperienced Goblin and revealed that Aunt Could didn’t die in a earlier story however was being held prisoner by Goblin. It was not a fan-favorite arc on the time, and right this moment, most individuals don’t bear in mind it fondly.
However contemplating by the top of Spider-Man 2 Norman Osborn appears to be heading down the trail that may lead him to change into Inexperienced Goblin, Aunt Could is useless, and Peter Parker is retiring as Spider-Man (one thing that occurs in The Last Chapter, too), it seems that Insomniac may really adapt this arc, however probably with some massive modifications. Or the devs and writers are simply messing with followers.
Meet Albert Moon and his daughter
Anyway, after extra credit, Spider-Man 2 has one final shock to share in its second and remaining post-credits scene.
Throughout the primary marketing campaign, Miles Morales is just too busy being Spider-Man to fulfill up together with his mother’s new boyfriend. It’s clear that Insomniac is teasing one thing, however it’s not till the very finish of the sport, after all of the credit, that we get the reveal.
Miles and Hailey, after sharing a kiss, are hanging out in his room after they’re interrupted by a knock on the door. Miles’ mother is worked up that her son will lastly meet the brand new man in her life and solutions the door to introduce…Albert and his daughter Cindy. The music swells dramatically right here, in a manner that tells you “Hey, that is necessary.” However most gamers will probably not perceive why. So what’s up?
Effectively, Cindy Moon is a personality from the comics extra generally generally known as Silk. She’s a comparatively new spider-person, solely showing in comics since 2014. However she has a direct connection to Peter Parker. Within the comics, Moon received her powers from the exact same spider that bit Peter Parker. She has comparable powers to him, although she’s in a position to produce natural webbing and doesn’t depend on cartridges. She additionally boasts an eidetic reminiscence and is usually stated to be quicker than Peter, however not as robust.
And Albert is her dad. He uh…doesn’t have a really fascinating backstory. I imply have a look at this Marvel Comics Wiki entry. It’s one paragraph. Poor man.
What does all of it imply?
The Norman Osborn scene is fairly simple to piece collectively. The dude hates Spider-Man a lot that he’s keen to work with somebody he additionally hates, Doc Ock, to get his revenge in opposition to the webhead. I wouldn’t be stunned if another villains become involved too and workforce as much as lastly kill Spider-Man. And since Peter Parker is seemingly retiring from the function, that may imply Miles is pressured to take care of it on his personal till the OG Spider-Man is pressured out of retirement one final time to cease his archenemies. That looks as if the form of story that you simply save for a giant sequel fairly than DLC.
As for Cindy Moon aka Silk, I’m not as positive the place Insomniac goes with this tease. It’s potential Silk exhibits up in DLC and later performs a much bigger function within the (not but introduced however going to occur) Marvel’s Spider-Man 3. It’s additionally potential that she will get her personal spin-off, standalone journey like Miles Morales, introducing gamers to the most recent spider-person and serving to get her settled within the universe earlier than the occasions of the subsequent massive entry.
I’m very into the concept of a Silk-focused spin-off sport and I’m excited that Insomniac didn’t simply use Gwen Stacy aka Spider-Gwen as some followers had predicted or hoped, however as a substitute launched a more recent, lesser-known character into the franchise.
Nevertheless, Stacy’s most well-known storyline, one which has been recreated in TV and movie, includes her getting killed by Inexperienced Goblin after he learns who Spider-Man is. So maybe Gwen Stacy can be part of the subsequent sport, however not as a superhero. Once more, we’ll have to attend and see what occurs.
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