Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is not afraid of acknowledging that it takes place within a wider Marvel universe full of the brand’s many iconic heroes. Players can visit the Wakandan Embassy to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman while wearing Miles’ Black Panther-themed costume, and a Wolverine suit can also be unlocked for Insomniac’s new main Spider-Man. Avengers Tower can still be spotted towering over New York’s other buildings, while the Sanctum Sanctorum Doctor Strange operates out of plays a part in a memorable Black Cat level. Street-level heroes are referenced as well, though one surprising removal got fans talking.
In the original Marvel’s Spider-Man, fans of the wall-crawler were thrilled to find a sign for Nelson and Murdock when inside Hell’s Kitchen. The name of the law firm Matt Murdock (AKA Daredevil) operates with his partner Foggy Nelson was even updated in the semi-sequel Spider-Man: Miles Morales to include portraits of Matt and Foggy behind the windows, leading many to hope that Insomniac Games was slowly building up to some kind of Daredevil project. Though a further change in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 briefly took the hype to new heights, it may have just been a mistake, but that does not mean Insomniac can’t use the error to its advantage.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Daredevil Sign Could Lead To DLC Or a Standalone Game
What Exactly Happened To Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Nelson and Murdock?
When swinging to where Nelson and Murdock was located in the previous games, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 fans were shocked to see that the sign listing the lawyers’ names had moved. This instantly sparked fan theories about Matt moving away from lawyering to be a full-time vigilante, or the duo moving somewhere else to provide a fresh setting for a full-on Insomniac Daredevil game. Unfortunately, it seems like this may have just been an error on Insomniac’s part, as the names were added back to the sign via an update and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 director Bryan Intihar joked that the lawyers had “paid their rent,” effectively killing the idea that this was a planned teaser.
The excitement around the Nelson and Murdock sign was coupled with the discovery of a strange room with a cult-like aesthetic and red logos that looked as if they had five points. Given that fans thought Daredevil was being teased, they assumed that this room was a hint at The Hand, though with the law firm sign seemingly being a mistake it is hard to tell what this room is meant to be hinting at.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Daredevil Mixup Could Still Result In Something Special
However, though this seems to have just been a mixup on Insomniac’s end as opposed to something deliberate that is meant to suggest a Daredevil project is coming, the studio likely took note of how excited fans were about the prospect of such a game. Not only does Daredevil’s limited power set and grounded fighting style make him perfect for a cameo appearance in a possible Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 DLC or the heavily teased Marvel’s Spider-Man 3, as Peter could pull off fancy team-up moves with Daredevil just as he did with Wraith, but it could also allow Matt Murdock to lead his own game.
A Marvel’s Daredevil game developed by Insomniac could use much of the framework from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, albeit with a more mature tone and slightly slower traversal. Still, it feels like a match made in heaven, and considering how the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine indicates Insomniac having an interest in continuing to work with Marvel, and vice versa, there is still hope for such a Daredevil game. While the confusion around the Nelson and Murdock sign may have been something that Insomniac Games did not plan for, it could use the positive attention it brought as a springboard for a Daredevil cameo or standalone game.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 20, 2023
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Insomniac Games
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Engine
- Insomniac Engine v.4.0
- Prequel(s)
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Franchise
- Spider-Man
WHERE TO PLAY
Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.
Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.
Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure, Superhero
