Insomniac Gamescurrently has two major Marvel properties under its wing. Between the successfulMarvel’s Spider-Manseries and the secretive in-developmentMarvel’s Wolverine,Insomniacis at the forefront of Marvel-based games right now. After 2023’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, the groundwork has been laid for a third entry, which could potentially round up a trilogy story.
Of course, Insomniac could go beyond a trilogy, but it seems unlikely at this point, especially withMarvel’s Wolverinenow on the developer’s plate. While a third Spider-Man-focused game has yet to be officially confirmed, Insomniac has a tough choice ahead of it when it comes toPeter Parker’s fate. Whichever path Insomniac chooses for the web-slinging hero,Marvel’s Wolverinewould be wise to take the opposite approach with Logan’s story.
Insomniac Games Should Avoid Predictability With Spider-Man and Wolverine at All Costs
Peter Could Meet an Unfortunate End
Until now, Peter Parker has been relatively safe inthe story ofMarvel’s Spider-Man. He had a close call in the sequel, but he continues to bounce back.Ultimate Spider-Man#160 is a stand-out entry in the hero’s comic series, as it marks the emotional death of the character. If Insomniac were to look for popular comic spin-offs to take inspiration from in a third game,Ultimate Spider-Man#160 could be a bold choice. Killing off Peter Parker would be a divisive move, but depending on how such a death is approached, it may be a powerful moment for the series.
There’s also the possibility thatPeter Parker could retire peacefully. At the end ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, this was hinted at, but a third game would likely put him back into action, even if just for a short while. However, if Peter Parker is able to make it through theMarvel’s Spider-Manseries relatively unscathed, Insomniac shouldn’t be afraid to take a darker route withMarvel’s Wolverine.
The ending ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2teases the appearance of Silk in a third game.
Peter Parker is essentially the archetype of what a good hero is supposed to be like, in terms of personality. Logan, on the other hand, is a foul-mouthed anti-hero who isn’t above doing some serious damage to those in his way. Seeing how Insomniac plans to adapt such a character after the positive tone ofMarvel’s Spider-Manwill be fascinating, and it also opens the door for Logan to be in far more dangerous circumstances.There isn’t much known aboutMarvel’s Wolverineat the moment, but if Peter gets to live, then Logan should die.
Keeping Peter alive would fitMarvel’s Spider-Man’s happier tone, but it could also give fans a false sense of safety regarding Logan’s fate. It would be a shocking rug-pull moment if Insomniac allowed Logan to meet an early end. Not only would it fit the character, but it would also hammer in the fact thatthe developer’s Marvel-based worldstill has consequences. Balancing the scales of life and death betweenMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Wolverinemay be the best way to keep players on their toes, even if the protagonist has to face a sad outcome.
Despite being in the same universe, it’s unclear how connectedMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Wolverinewill be.
Marvel’s Wolverine is One of Gaming’s Biggest Mysteries
It’s now been four years since the game was officially announced, leaving many wondering when Insomniac will finally be ready to launch. After the developer’s infamous leaks, details were revealed about the game, but Insomniac has likely changed parts of the project since then. Right now,there’s no telling whenMarvel’s Wolverinewill arrive, but it will be interesting to see how Insomniac handles both Peter Parker and Logan.
