There's a rumour causing a big old stink online right now, and we're not entirely sure why. A subreddit dedicated to video game leaks currently has a popular post all about Insomniac's inevitable PS5 sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It makes some specific points about the unannounced game, and everyone is getting pretty excited. The problem is that the Reddit post offers no context or proof of any kind -- it's entirely speculative.
According to this post, Spidey's PS5 outing will be revealed this summer, and will launch holiday 2021. It states villains like Venom, Carnage, and Mysterio are set to make appearances. The map will be much bigger, incorporating Queens and Brooklyn in addition to Manhattan. Apparently, you'll be able to play sections as Miles once again, and possibly free-roam as the character. Also noteworthy is that the web-swinging mechanics have been given an overhaul, and you'll be able to choose from three variations depending on your preferences.
The problem with this rumour is that a lot of the supposed information seems pretty likely. We can totally see most of the above proving true when the PS5 title arrives -- someone else suggested a holiday 2021 launch last year, too. However, it's been getting more attention than it really deserves; we initially decided against reporting on this, but seeing other publications spreading it around, we wanted to at least try and steer people in the right direction. Anyone could've written that Reddit post based on what we already know, so let's not get too carried away. Right now, we wouldn't put any stock in this. Again, some of the things listed could be right, and it's fun to speculate, but we just have no idea.
What features do you want to see in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5? Which villains do you want to fight? Swing into the comments and let us know.
[source reddit.com, via vg247.com]
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‘Baseless Reddit post’ 😂😂😂
I remember someone doing the same thing with Demon's Souls Remastered, and funnily enough, the post was removed.
Take any rumor, either from 4Chan or Reddit, with a big grain of salt.
"says baseless reddit post", hence why we decided to post about it.
Makes perfect sense.
@naruball need to get them views coming
@naruball "However, it's been getting more attention than it really deserves; we initially decided against reporting on this, but seeing other publications spreading it around, we wanted to at least try and steer people in the right direction. Anyone could've written that Reddit post based on what we already know, so let's not get too carried away."
@naruball @RazielReaper And the comments!
@ShogunRok And the likes!
@ShogunRok I'd like to see Erica Lindbeck as Gwen Stacy.
All of these guesses seem pretty safe (other than release window).
Venom was slightly teased in the end of Spidey PS4, a playable Miles is almost a guarantee based on the events in the first game, and the fact that they used half of Spidey’s rogue’s gallery in the first one really suggests that they’ll use most of the other half in 2.
Mysterio is a good choice. I’m skeptical of carnage, I think venom can stand w/o him (plus he was the final boss of the ASM2 game, which wasn’t good) so we’ll see.
Personally, I loved electro (the best), vulture and scorpion and would love to see more of them; it’d be a shame to leave them out. Yet, seeing Kraven or Sandman would be great too. I wonder if this game will be all about venom or if Green Goblin will be the main bad. Depends on if Insomniac wants to do a trilogy, I suppose!
No chance. Peter Parker is in self isolation.
@Quintumply If you need an excuse, of course you'll find one. All sorts of rumours are spread. Just because others are being irresponsible, it doesn't mean that you need to talk about it.
There is a reason respectable news media don't waste their time on rumours and why most people don't take video game websites seriously. It's not a pushsquare only problem obviously, but still.
Well if this is true, this is when I will probably get the PS5
Gives me time to sort out this back log [looks at shameful pile in the corner]
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