For those wondering, yes, Venom is playable inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Venom is one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains, and so there has been a great deal of hype for him to make his debut in the Insomniac GamesSpider-Manuniverse.Fans have been buzzing about Venomsince he first appeared in the game’s initial announcement trailer, with many speculating on what kind of role he would play in the game.

Those that want to know exactly how Venom is introduced inSpider-Man 2, who dons the Venom persona in the game, and how his story plays out will have to play through it for themselves. However, someSpider-Man 2fans may still want to know if Venom is at least playable in the game, as has been speculated well before launch.

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Without diving into the gritty details, Venom fans can rest assured that Venom is indeed playable inSpider-Man 2. Peter Parker and Miles Morales are the main playable characters throughout the game, but just like the originalSpider-Mangame, there are times when players take control of others, even for a brief period. For example, theMary Jane Watson stealth sections are back inSpider-Man 2.

Is Venom Playable in Spider-Man 2?

Those playingSpider-Man 2can expect something similar in terms of Venom’s playability. He’s not a full-blown playable character on the scale ofPeter Parker and Miles Morales, but he is indeed playable in the game. Those wanting more details will need to play through theSpider-Man 2game for themselves.

Venom may have been the first villain revealed forSpider-Man 2, but he’s far from the only one that players will encounter during their time with the game. Besides Venom, players also have to go toe-to-toe with other recognizable faces from Spider-Man’s rogues gallery. The one that gets top billing isKraven the Hunter, whose actions set the entire plot of theSpider-Man 2video game in motion.

Spider-Man 2is all about Kraven the Hunter traveling to New York City to hunt the super-powered beings that call the Big Apple home. The chaos that ensues sees both Peter Parker and Miles Morales face off against the likes of The Sandman,The Lizard, and more. Even so, much of the focus remains on Kraven the Hunter and Venom, which makes sense as they are the two headlining baddies in the new game.