Summary
According to new leaks,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2originally had several symbiote bosses and even some plot points that were cut from the game before its release last year. The sequel to Insomniac Games’ hit superhero game launched to rave reviews and massive support from fans in October and players are still enjoying the title and discussing the franchise. Observers are already speculating aboutpossible Peter Parker storylines forSpider-Man 3, and plenty of gamers are already waiting for DLC for the current entry.
Among the new elements the sequel brought to Insomniac’s series are the iconic symbiote and, through it, the symbiote suit and the villain Venom. The deadly alien organism and its various iterations have long been fan favorites and it makes sense that they would make an appearance in the latestSpider-Mangame. Indeed,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has numerous symbiote referencesbeyond just Venom that knowledgeable fans will notice throughout the title. It appears that some of the symbiotes, however, were originally meant to play a bigger role in the game.
A series oftweetsfrom a user going by Worm show data pulled from the PC version ofSpider-Man 2which indicate that several symbiote bosses were planned to be featured in the game at one point. Specifically, models for the symbiote creatures Phage, Lasher, Agony, and Riot were discovered as well as data which hint at a plot based on theVenomlimited comic seriesSeparation Anxiety. This comic specifically revolved around Venom and the other symbiotes so it would fit well with these planned bosses.
It’s not clear how far along plans for symbiote bosses and a more detailed symbiote plot advanced at Insomniac before the content was cut. This isn’t the only symbiote-related content that was ultimately dropped, however.Spider-Man 2cut a suit that could have fit with the symbiote plotas well, and there have been reports that a great deal of other Venom elements were dropped before release.
Knowing that so much potentially cool stuff never made it into the game will likely be a big disappointment to some players. Still, the game has managed to become a success as it is. Further, withInsomniac leaks hinting atSpider-Man 2DLCon the way, and talk of a sequel already in the works, fans have reason to hope that they’ll see more of Venom and the other symbiotes in the future.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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.
