Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Leaks: Beetle as DLC Villain

A recent patch for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accidentally leaked information about upcoming DLC. Players accessing the previously hidden developer menu discovered references indicating Janice Lincoln's Beetle will be the central villain of unannounced downloadable content. Here are all the things we know so far about the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 DLC Villain leak.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Leaks Beetle as Upcoming DLC Villain

While exploring the dev menu, a Reddit user spotted a "Beetle Villain Arc" page. This suggests the insect-themed adversary will play a major role in the first wave of Spider-Man 2 DLC. The identity of this Beetle incarnation points to Janice Lincoln, daughter of Spider-Man rogue Tombstone.

Insomniac Games Confirms Issue

Developer Insomniac Games has acknowledged a leaked dev menu in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, cautioning users about potential issues with saved games and trophies. They're working on a hotfix to remove this unintended access but haven't specified a release timeframe.

This leak supports details from a massive Insomniac ransomware attack last December. The compromised information indicated upcoming DLC involving Beetle, now seemingly confirmed via the patch slip-up.

Beetle's Comics History in Marvel

Though not as prominent as villains like Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, Beetle does have existing ties to Spider-Man lore. Debuting in 1964, multiple characters have taken the Beetle super-suit over the years, including Janice Lincoln. Her father Lonnie Lincoln, aka Tombstone, has already appeared in the Insomniac Spider-Man games.

While clearly unintended, this leaked content has generated significant buzz among fans who are anticipating additional Spider-Man 2 content. With the cat out of the bag early regarding the DLC villain, anticipation will be high to see how Insomniac builds out the Beetle storyline.