Spider-Man 2 will be a "darker" Empire Strikes Back-style sequel Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Spider-Man 2 will be a "darker" Empire Strikes Back-style sequel Marvel says, speaking on the web. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 29 Sep 2021 53 comments Marvel has described Insomniac's upcoming Spider-Man 2 as a "darker" follow-up to the original game. Speaking on the latest This Week In Marvel podcast, the comics maker's creative vice president Bill Rosemann briefly discussed Insomniac's current slate of projects. "If the first Spider-Man game was Star Wars, Spider-Man 2 is kind of our Empire," Rosemann said. "It gets a little darker." Watch on YouTube After a relatively light-hearted and colourful first entry, plus spin-off Miles Morales, Insomniac's full-blown sequel will see Peter and Miles team up to take down Venom. It's currently set for a 2023 release on PlayStation 5. Insomniac Games is the developer of Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdrive - neither of which take themselves too seriously. But it's also worth remembering it is the studio that also worked on the Resistance trilogy for PS3, and has dabbled with other darker material in the past. A darker turn also ties in nicely to Insomniac's other upcoming project, Marvel's Wolverine, which is further off. "We will eventually reveal when Wolverine is aimed to launch," Rosemann continued. "For more, go back and study those trailers - they are packed with details and Easter eggs." Watch on YouTube We gave the Wolverine teaser a rewatch (it's not long, only 50 seconds) and spotted its cash register displays "Register Mode 19.74". This is likely a reference to the year of Wolverine's first proper appearance, 1974, in The Incredible Hulk #181. Indeed, a number plate for "HLK 181" can be seen above the bar. Is Rosemann hinting at a Hulk appearance? Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store