Exciting Exclusive: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 DLC - A Must-Have or Miss Out?

The gameplay reveal for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at this year's PlayStation Showcase provided fans with a wealth of information about the game. It showcased the distinct playing styles of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as Spider-Men, introduced the role of the Lizard in the narrative, and hinted at the influence of the symbiote on Peter's behavior. However, eager fans didn't have to wait long for more details. The release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was announced at the Summer Game Fest, accompanied by a full reveal of Venom's appearance. In retrospect, it's clear why Venom was unveiled through concept art at that event, as the sequel is now in full swing with its marketing campaign this summer.

Shortly after the Summer Game Fest, a PlayStation blog post was published, providing a breakdown of the different editions available for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This post featured the game's key art, exclusive suit cosmetics only available in specific editions, and a collector's edition statue. These details were highly anticipated by fans, and pre-orders are now live, allowing players to choose their preferred edition. However, it's worth noting that the collector's edition sold out within minutes. Interestingly, there is one notable omission between the editions of Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which suggests that the sequel may not have its own DLC.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Has a Glaring Omission in Its Special Edition Content

In a departure from previous marketing choices, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is introducing a Collector's edition that showcases a fully unveiled 19-inch statue. This special edition highlights both Spider-Men engaged in a battle against Venom. Notably, the Digital Deluxe and Collector's editions do not mention any post-launch DLC chapters.

The previous installment, Marvel's Spider-Man, offered The City That Never Sleeps DLC, which consisted of three post-launch chapters. These chapters featured a variety of suits and captivating stories centered around characters such as Black Cat, Silver Sable, Yuri Watanabe, and Hammerhead. While the specific details of the DLC were not widely known when it was announced, the pre-release marketing ensured that players were well-informed about the content, aiding them in deciding which edition to pre-order.

While Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has yet to announce its own DLC, this doesn't necessarily mean that there won't be any DLC in the future. At the moment, there are no post-launch chapters to anticipate. It's possible that Insomniac is currently focused on developing the base game for the sequel, as well as their other Marvel project, Marvel's Wolverine. They may plan to work on DLC separately once Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is completed and released.

This is unfortunate for fans, as having DLC to look forward to was a great incentive to pre-order certain editions of Marvel's Spider-Man. It provided fans with something exciting to anticipate after completing the base game. Now that pre-orders are already available, the opportunity to bundle potential DLC with special editions, as Marvel's Spider-Man did, has passed.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is expected to be an expansive game, potentially surpassing the amount of content found in Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. The developers have included all planned content in the base game, eliminating the need for post-launch DLC. However, it remains uncertain whether DLC plans will be announced prior to the game's release in October or not at all. Only time will reveal more information about this highly anticipated game. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be available exclusively for PlayStation 5 on October 20.