Sony and Insomniac Games released Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4 in 2018. Gamers and comic fans praised the title as a good open-world game and an original incarnation of the hero’s adventures. Furthermore, it was successful enough to receive a spinoff and a sequel. While the series’ next game is still a ways away, the hero’s voice actor recently alluded to the upcoming third main game and his new role. Here is a breakdown of what fans can expect from the next chapter in Marvel’s Spider-Man.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 Coming

According to The Direct, voice actor Yuri Lowenthal teased that a third game for Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PS5 is coming. He spoke exclusively during MultiCon, a fundraiser event for the recent Californian wildfires, and confirmed the game was in development at Insomniac. Lowenthal has been praised as one of the character’s best iterations for capturing the classic superhero’s humanity. He reprised his role as the Web-Slinger in the separate hero shooter Marvel Rivals.

While the game was developing before his announcement, Lowenthal confirmed his prominent role in the story. At the end of the previous game, Peter passes Spider-Man’s mantle down to Miles Morales as he runs the Emily-May Foundation. However, the VA also confirmed he “won’t be relegated to the couch” for the game. While he’ll most likely return to battle, it’s not certain he’ll be playable again. However, fans must wait because it has not yet been given a teaser or release date.

Possible Plotlines

Given the decades of stories within the Spider-Man mythos, dozens of characters and plotlines could appear. Throughout the games, they teased the arrival of the Green Goblin, Norman Osborn’s alter ego and one of Parker’s strongest foes. As Lowenthal’s description implies, Morales will take over as the main protagonist, a trend that has become routine since 2018’s Into the Spider-Verse popularized the character.

Additionally, the previous game’s post-credit scene teased the arrival of Cindy Moon, who becomes the superheroine Silk in the comics. While she’s not as popular, appearing in this game could bring her into the mainstream. One minor possibility is a “multiversal” incursion, given the prevalence of such stories in recent adaptations and this version’s background cameo in Across The Spider-Verse. The recent Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man cartoon demonstrates that there are endless ways to use the franchise’s building blocks.

A PS5 Classic

This news was exciting for many because Insomniac’s saga was universally beloved. While there have been many beloved incarnations, such as the Raimi Trilogy and the game-changing Into The Spider-Verse, this trilogy became one of Marvel’s most acclaimed games. The story follows a veteran version of Parker as he uncovers a conspiracy. Special praise went to how the open-world game perfectly captured the experience of being the web-slinger in battle.

The game is considered one of the best from the PlayStation 4 era, while its sequel was one of the first games to receive a PS5 Pro edition. It also brought newfound respect towards its underrated developer, Insomniac, who made the Resistance and Ratchet and Clank franchises. Years ago, Insomniac also teased a Wolverine video game. However, besides the brief teaser, they’ve offered little information on the game. Hopefully, they can do the same justice to an equally iconic hero.

Conclusion

While this is only a partial glimpse into the upcoming third game within the PlayStation Spider-Man saga, it was nonetheless a sign of hope for fans. The previous game ended on numerous cliffhangers, so the series deserves a proper continuation to see its takes on these legendary stories. In an age when many popular IPs have become stale while other beloved video game franchises have been abandoned by their publishers, Insomniac’s franchise has demonstrated how a hit game can continually improve itself across console generations.