UNITED STATES: New footage revealed during The Game Awards 10-Year Concert has all but confirmed the identity of Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the highly anticipated game by Insomniac.
The performance, featuring an orchestra playing music from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, provided strong evidence that Harry Osborn will take on the role of Venom in the game.
While the secret endings of the previous Spider-Man titles teased Harry’s existence, his involvement and connection to the symbiote remained a mystery.
The official unveiling of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 during the PlayStation Showcase in 2021 confirmed that Venom would be one of the main antagonists, further fueling speculation about Harry’s transformation.
Director Bryan Intihar had previously stated that Eddie Brock, the original alter-ego of Venom, would not be part of the game, adding weight to the theory that Harry Osborn would become Venom.
The newly released video from the concert virtually confirms this theory. In the footage shared by YouTuber Evan Filarca, a scene depicts Norman Osborn approaching Harry, who visibly displays black tendrils on his arms, an apparent reference to Venom.
The ambient screens surrounding the stage also showcased these tendrils, further solidifying Harry’s connection to the symbiote.
However, the story may not directly portray Harry as Venom. The gameplay trailer for Spider-Man 2 showed Peter Parker wearing the symbiote suit while pursuing the Lizard, suggesting that Peter may find a way to rid himself of the symbiote.
Subsequently, the symbiote could reach Harry, eventually transforming him into Venom. In addition to Venom, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will feature Kraven the Hunter as another antagonist.
The trailer has yet to reveal Kraven’s role and relationship with Venom. It is unknown whether Kraven will set the stage for Venom or vice versa, similar to the progression of villains in the first Spider-Man game, where Mr. Negative preceded Doctor Octopus.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch on October 20 exclusively for PlayStation 5, and fans eagerly anticipate the release to witness the unfolding of the thrilling storyline featuring both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they confront formidable adversaries.
As the excitement builds, fans can anticipate more details and trailers unveiling the intriguing narrative and gameplay mechanics of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, promising an immersive and action-packed experience for PlayStation 5 owners.
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