Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 contains numerous Easter eggs, but one fan recently highlighted a missed opportunity to pay homage to one of Marvel's iconic heroes. While Insomniac’s Spider-Man games exist in their own storyline separate from recent Marvel releases like Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, they cleverly reference other renowned heroes such as Black Panther and Doctor Strange. Navigating the New York City open world, players can explore the Wakanda Embassy, Avengers Tower, and even pay respects to the late MCU actor Chadwick Boseman at the former location.
Some hidden details in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 have sparked fan theories about Insomniac's future plans. For example, a Nelsen and Murdock sign in Hell’s Kitchen has led to speculations about Daredevil making an appearance in either the rumored story DLC for Spider-Man 2 or the eventual Spider-Man 3. Additionally, eagle-eyed players have noticed nods to The Fantastic Four and X-Men within Spider-Man 2, laying the groundwork for the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine game set in Insomniac’s superhero universe.
Despite these intriguing references, a keen Reddit user, Kalb_157, pointed out a missed opportunity in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The game added Brooklyn to its map but failed to include the real-life Captain America statue, crafted in honor of the legendary Super Soldier's 75th anniversary in 2016. Originally located at a Bed, Bath and Beyond entrance in Sunset Park, the 13-ft bronze sculpture now resides at 850 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn.
Spider-Man 2 Overlooks Real-Life Captain America Statue
Incorporating Brooklyn's Captain America statue into Spider-Man 2 could have been a significant nod to the Marvel gaming universe, especially considering that both Miles Morales and Steve Rogers have roots in Brooklyn in the comics. Speculation suggests the omission was to avoid potential legal constraints around featuring a character like Captain America and to prevent rumors of his future appearance in the game.
Nevertheless, Captain Steve Rogers is acknowledged to be active in the world of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with references to the Avengers in the game's map and character bios. Notably, Captain America is directly mentioned in Otto Octavius's in-game bio as a highly admired figure in the original Marvel’s Spider-Man. Regrettably, players of Spider-Man 2 cannot swing by his statue in Brooklyn, missing an opportunity to honor Marvel's beloved American hero.