Who are the villains for Marvel's Spider-Man 2?

As the October release date for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 draws near, the anticipation is steadily escalating. The excitement is particularly palpable due to the unveiling of various villains by Insomniac, adding an extra layer of intrigue. The Marvel’s Spider-Man series is renowned for its inclusion of iconic comic book antagonists, and this upcoming installment seems poised to uphold that legacy. Spider-Man's history is rich with encounters against formidable foes, and the sequel by Insomniac Games promises fans the thrilling prospect of direct confrontations with an array of villains from his notorious rogue’s gallery, ensuring an action-packed and captivating experience.

Who are the villains for Marvel's Spider-Man 2?

Given the triumph of the initial release in 2018 and its subsequent Miles Morales spin-off two years later, it comes as no surprise that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is poised to be a blockbuster hit this year. Enthusiastic comic book aficionados have already secured their copies through pre-orders, eagerly awaiting to unravel the narrative that Insomniac has crafted for the sequel.

While both Miles and Peter's Spider-Man take center stage in the storyline, no superhero saga is truly complete without a formidable villain. The first installment showcased a lineup of familiar faces from Spider-Man's rogues gallery, and the sequel is expected to follow suit. Trailers from Summer Games Fest and the SDCC panel have offered glimpses into a villain-packed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, featuring at least three major antagonists and numerous smaller foes interwoven throughout the game's unfolding narrative.

Here are all the villains confirmed so far in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2:

• Venom

• Kraven the Hunter

• Lizard

• Norman Osborn

• Grizzly

• Mr. Negative

• Wraith

• Mysterio

Who is Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2?

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is gearing up to unveil Venom in the Insomniac Games universe, and fans have long been engaged in heated discussions about the true identity of this menacing character. However, a recent trailer dropped during Comic-Con 2023 seems to strongly hint that the man beneath the symbiotic mask is none other than Harry Osborn—a conclusion subtly set up by Insomniac in the first game.

The symbiote was notably shown attaching itself to Harry in the previous installment's closing moments. While Insomniac hasn't explicitly confirmed this revelation, ardent fans point to earlier clues. In a post-credits scene from the original Spider-Man game, Norman Osborn visits a secret lab, exposing that Harry isn't in Europe as previously suggested, but in a New York facility, comatose and undergoing treatment for a rare disease.

Wrapped in inky black tendrils inside a green chamber, Harry's appearance strikingly mirrors the depiction of the Venom symbiote in comics and other media. Further post-credits scenes in Miles Morales reveal Harry awakening in his stasis, still entwined in the symbiotic substance within the green chamber. Norman, entering the scene, calls out to Doctor Curt Connors (the Lizard in comics), making his debut in Insomniac's Marvel games.

Connors issues a warning about the "potential danger" if he's released. Though the terms "symbiote" or "Venom" aren't explicitly mentioned, recent trailers strongly suggest the impending revelation.

When will Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 be released?

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 had its release date disclosed during Summer Game Fest 2023 by Insomniac Games. The forthcoming chapter in the webslinger's saga is scheduled to grace PlayStation 5 screens on October 20, 2023. This revelation aligns with Insomniac's prior commitment to a 2023 release for the next installment.

Notably, the game is cemented as a PS5 exclusive, thus negating its availability on prior-gen consoles or competing platforms upon launch. Furthermore, the original Spider-Man and its Miles Morales sequel did find their way to PC in 2022, thus something similar could potentially unfold for Spider-Man 2 in the near future.