Gwen Stacy is both a popular character and an important one in Spider-Man canon, but does she actually make an appearance in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is out now for PS5, and many people have already begun web-slinging their way through New York City once more. The game features playable characters like Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and includes many notable villains and side characters. However, one popular and important character - Gwen Stacy - may be on a lot of people's minds as they progress through the game's narrative.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Marvel's Spider-Man 2.]There is a large and sprawling cast in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, so it makes sense that Gwen Stacy might appear. The character was featured in multiple Spider-Man movies, including being a main character in the animated Spider-Verse films. Many iterations of the character exist, including ones where she is bitten by a radioactive spider and given the powers traditionally given to Peter Parker. Her names and nicknames throughout the years have included Spider-Woman, Ghost Spider, and even Spider-Gwen. Even in media where she isn't a superhero, she typically plays an important role in the development of whomever does become Spider-Man.

Gwen Stacy Is Missing From Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Based on Screen Rant's time with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, it looks like Gwen Stacy is completely missing from the game. She is not found within the main story, and of the many side missions and additional content experienced so far, it doesn't look like Gwen Stacy appears at all. Additionally, in an interview with TheGamer, narrative director Jon Paquette confirmed Gwen Stacy isn't in the game. This is probably disappointing news to anyone who loves the character, but there could be a logical explanation for why Gwen doesn't show up.

Why Gwen Stacy Isn't In Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Although Paquette said Gwen Stacy didn't fit within the narrative of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, likely due to its focus on Venom, there is also another explanation. Typically, Gwen has an impact on Spider-Man at an early point in their lives, but in the world of Insomniac's games, Peter Parker is already an established hero. In Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, players see the origins of Miles' story, which means his Spider-Man is more established in Spider-Man 2 as well.

While this doesn't mean Gwen Stacy won't ever appear in Insomniac's universe, it can explain why she doesn't appear in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Hopefully, future DLC or a sequel can feature this popular character - even if she only shows up in flashbacks.

Source: TheGamer

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