Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Released With Major Venom Lines Removed, Hints At Future DLC
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Sony Group Corp.'s PlayStation exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man 2, released on Oct. 20, had significant content cuts before launch, particularly scenes involving Venom. Voice actor Tony Todd revealed at Fan Expo 2023 that only about 10% of his recorded Venom dialogue was used in the final game. Despite this, the game has been successful, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game on PS5. The cuts hint at potential future DLC or sequels involving Venom.
November 29, 2023 | 5:34 pm
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Sony's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 faced significant content cuts but still achieved record sales as the fastest-selling PS5 game. The news of potential DLC could maintain interest and drive future sales.
The news of content cuts might initially seem negative, but the context of the game's success and the potential for future DLC involving Venom could be seen as positive for Sony's gaming division. The anticipation of additional content may keep players engaged and could lead to sustained or increased sales, which is beneficial for Sony's stock in the short term.
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