Spider-Man 2 Update Hints at Potential DLC
The gaming world is abuzz with speculation following the recent release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 update, which seems to have inadvertently unveiled details about an upcoming expansion.
Players who installed patch 1.002.000 were greeted with a host of new features including New Game+ and fresh suits. However, it wasn't long before intrepid gamers stumbled upon a hidden development menu that offered access to settings for items, enemies, and health. Insomniac, the game's developer, quickly issued a warning, cautioning that using this menu could lead to corrupted save data and trophy progress.
But the real excitement came when players uncovered what appears to be the framework for an upcoming downloadable content pack, tentatively named the ‘Beetle Villain Arc.’ While the options in the menu are currently inactive, one intriguing selection stands out: ‘Beetle Janice Intro,’ shedding light on a character named Janice Lincoln.
For those unfamiliar with the lore, Janice Lincoln is the daughter of the notorious super-powered mobster Tombstone, who is portrayed as a reformed villain in Spider-Man 2. In the comics, Janice eventually assumes the persona of Beetle, a supervillain who dons a powerful suit of armour to engage in combat with the likes of Captain America and Black Widow. Although Beetle does not make an appearance in the base Spider-Man 2 game, the existence of the Beetle Villain Arc aligns with a previous leak of data stolen from Insomniac earlier this year, which also hinted at a Carnage DLC.
Despite the intriguing prospect of a Beetle-themed expansion, it remains uncertain whether Insomniac intends to move forward with this DLC. Both Sony and Insomniac have refrained from commenting on the matter, though Insomniac has assured players that a fix for the developer menu issue is in the works.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 made its debut in October last year and has already sold an impressive 10 million copies. With speculation rife about Insomniac's future projects particularly after the recent layoffs at Sony Interactive Entertainment fans are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead. While Insomniac is known to be working on a Wolverine game, there are strong indications that they might also be planning a Marvel's Spider-Man spinoff, akin to the successful standalone title Miles Morales, with Venom potentially taking centre stage. For a deeper dive into how Insomniac has set the stage for its next sequel, be sure to check out IGN's Spider-Man 2 ending explained.
Exciting news for Spider-Man fans! The latest update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accidentally revealed a potential DLC featuring the 'Beetle Villain Arc.' Players stumbled upon a hidden menu hinting at Janice Lincoln, daughter of mobster Tombstone, possibly becoming the supervillain Beetle! While it's unclear if this DLC will be released, speculation is high after the game's massive success. Are you ready to suit up for more web-slinging adventures?