Marvel’s Spider-Man fans are patiently waiting for more info on the 2023 sequel to be released, and some have been killing the time by sharing their hopes for the game’s story and features. Recently, Marvel’s Spider-Man fans started a discussion about Gwen Stacy, with many hoping for a potential spin-off game.
This is not the first time that Marvel’s Spider-Man fans have brought up the character of Gwen Stacy. A few months back, fans discussed the potential of Gwen appearing as a possible love interest for Miles Morales, building off their relationship in the comics. While some were on board with the idea, others wanted to see him start a romance with Hailey, building off their chemistry in his solo game. However, even more wanted to see Gwen become a superhero in her own right.
While the original version of Gwen Stacy has one of the most tragic deaths in Spider-Man’s comic book history, as she was killed by Green Goblin, an alternate universe version has become even more popular than the original. Introduced in 2014, Spider-Gwen is a version of Gwen Stacy that gets the powers fans are used to Peter having. Their roles are completely reversed, too, with Peter being the one to suffer a tragic death after he transforms into The Lizard. With a unique costume, a rock band, and some fun villains, Spider-Gwen has proven very popular since she made her first appearance.
With Gwen’s popularity in mind, it is hardly a surprise that Redditors like sunbatherzero want to see a Spider-Gwen game become a reality. However, the fan and several commenters do not want to see her introduction rushed. Instead, they want to see her introduced in the sequel and built up like Miles Morales, with players getting a glimpse at her life before she gets her powers. Given the success of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, more spin-off titles between the numbered entries in the series would certainly make sense.
However, it is worth noting that players are divided on how to introduce her. Some are concerned with three Spider-People in one universe being a bit too much to juggle. Others, like Redditor UpUppAndAwayWeb, are tired of the Spider-Verse concept dominating the movies and comics and would prefer that a Spider-Gwen game is completely separate from the main timeline. While this could see her crossing over into the main timeline eventually, it would be hard to return to a grounded Spider-Man story once the Spider-Verse is opened up.
Regardless of whether a Spider-Gwen spin-off is connected or kept separate, it would be exciting to see Insomniac Games provide a fresh take on the character at some point. While the next Marvel’s Spider-Man game may be busy enough as is, a post-credits scene or some small story scenes that lay the groundwork for Spider-Gwen could get many fans excited.