Highlights
- Insomniac Games hints at Daredevil's potential appearance in upcoming update or DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, adding to the impressive collection of Easter Eggs in its Spider-Man games.
- The notable Daredevil Easter Egg found in the previous Spider-Man games suggests that Insomniac may continue to introduce new characters, with the possibility of DLC exploring more Marvel characters in Spider-Man 2.
- While there are no confirmed DLC plans for Spider-Man 2, speculation is rife about potential storylines, including one revolving around a cult. Insomniac's next direction for the franchise remains uncertain, but it's likely that Daredevil will have a role to play.
Insomniac Games has acknowledged a strange Easter Egg in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, hinting that it could mean Daredevil might show up in a future update or DLC. The three Spider-Man games that Insomniac has made so far are impressive open-world experiences, filled with interesting details and Easter Eggs. Daredevil is just one example. Considering how many Spider-Man allies and villains have yet to make an appearance, Daredevil may not have been a character fans would have expected. But Daredevil may be Insomniac's next pick.
In both the original Insomniac Spider-Man game and its Miles Morales follow-up, a notable Daredevil Easter Egg can be found. There's a building in Hell's Kitchen with a plaque on the front reading, "Nelson and Murdock," a reference to Daredevil's humble law firm. There was also an auspicious pink flier on the nearby door with the word "NOTICE" legible that fans believed was an eviction. In Spider-Man 2, the supposed eviction notice was still there, but Nelson and Murdock's names were removed from the sign.
Spider-Man 2 Cut a 'Venomized' Villain
Insomniac Games senior creative director Bryan Intihar says the team cut a 'Venomized' version of a villain from Spider-Man 2.
IGN recently took the opportunity to ask Insomniac creative director Bryan Intihar about the Spider-Man 2 Easter Egg in the latest Beyond podcast. Asked about the Nelson and Murdock sign, in the hopes of clarifying whether it was intentional or a mistake, Intihar responded in an eyebrow-raising fashion. He said, "That's a good question. Stay tuned. Good find though." In other words, Intihar is telling fans that their question might be answered in the future.
The original Insomniac Spider-Man game featured three DLC chapters, which included a variety of key characters. Black Cat, Hammerhead, Wraith, and Silver Sable all have key roles in the DLC. In other words, it's realistic to imagine Spider-Man 2 will also receive DLC introducing or expanding on other Marvel characters. That isn't guaranteed, however, as the Miles Morales game did not receive story DLC.
To be clear, there are no confirmed DLC plans for Spider-Man 2 at this point in time. There is a lot of speculation about DLC possibilities, though. One storyline that revolves around a cult that worships someone named The Flame could easily lead into Spider-Man 2 DLC. Without further confirmation from Insomniac, it's unfortunately all speculation.
The future is an open door for Insomniac regarding its next direction for the Spider-Man franchise. Spider-Man 2 is the fastest-selling game ever made by PlayStation. Spider-Man 2 DLC, a new mid-quel like Miles Morales, or jumping directly into developing Spider-Man 3 would each be uniquely successful. Odds are, Daredevil will fit into those plans one way or another.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is available now on PS5.
